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Exora employs digitalization to reduce electricity cost

With investments continuously gushing in from local and international enterprises, the Philippines is certainly moving toward a more robust economic landscape in the coming years. But in spite of today's favorable conditions that ease the experience of conducting business in the country, enterprises are still facing major challenges, one of which is the prohibitive cost of electricity. According to a report presented by Australian think-tank International Energy Consultant, the Philippines has the second most expensive price of electricity in the Asia-Pacific region after Japan, which is primarily due to the absence of subsidy from the government. Turning this challenge into an opportunity, pioneering startup Exora is presenting an end-to-end energy solutions platform that provides electricity through procurement and analytics with an aim to assist businesses in cutting down the cost of electric consumption and increasing savings. Established in partnership with the incubator progra

Metrobank steps up promise by redefining Meaningful Banking

The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) recently launched its Meaningful Banking campaign with an aim to elevate its promise of “You’re in Good Hands” at the Grand Hyatt Manila. Since Metrobank was founded, its reason for being has always been to serve customers extraordinarily well by helping them spot opportunities and working together to realize their dreams, whether to scale up their business or achieve their goals wherever they are in life. “In this day and age, we see a lot of developments as our customers continue to evolve. Thus, to keep our promise of keeping them in good hands, the bank must evolve as well,” says Metrobank President Fabian S. Dee. “Today, we announce the start of the next stage of Metrobank’s transformation journey as we aim to deliver Meaningful Banking for our customers. It is our re-commitment to put customers at the heart of everything we do---to listen and understand them as we strive to move, change, and grow together.” As it begins a new journ

Taiwan Excellence brings IoT innovations to PH

Taiwan has been the pivot of the global economy of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since the 1980s, with huge partnerships among IT giants such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft, to name a few. The country has become one of the world’s largest sources of semiconductors, personal computing, mobile devices, broadband appliances and display markets, which have provided for 16% of its GDP. In the uprising of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), Taiwan has widened its integrity beyond modern manufacturing chain, now as an inventive economy of intellectual property and innovators. This overall competitiveness includes first-rate talent, prolific value chain, and resilient entrepreneurial capability, ready to drive new industries of the future worldwide. Over 95% of Taiwanese companies are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have adapted ICT applications and domain knowledge in sectors of manufacturing, services, education, healthcare, transpor

Epson sets eyes on new targets for fiscal year 2019

Maintaining its bullish Philippine market share this 2019, Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) shared its plans to build on new businesses, minimize dependence on mainstream product segments, and optimize its B2B operations. Last FY18, Epson Philippines posted an overall positive growth of 23%, topping FY17’s outstanding growth of 14%. In terms of product category, inkjet printers and scanners were the highest contributors at 70%, followed by point of sale (POS) and dot matrix printers at 14%, visual instruments at 11%, and commercial and industrial products at five percent. As it enters a new fiscal year, Epson Philippines sets out to penetrate niche markets while enhancing its operations to better address the requirements of the B2B segment. In a series of presentations during its annual media thanksgiving event, Fusion 10, EPC presented its plans under the build initiative and dove deeper with focused presentations on printers and visual instruments. “For Epson to become an indi

Cebuana Lhuillier to award Happiest Pinoy next month

The Philippines is ranked 69th according to the 2019 World Happiness Report. For the past five years, the country’s ranking has been improving. As a matter of fact, we ranked 92nd in the World Happiness Index in 2013, far lower than the current ranking that we have today. While the country’s improving ranking in the Happiness Index can be attributed to the growing economy, Cebuana Lhuillier is exploring a deeper meaning of happiness by searching for select Filipinos who have a positive outlook in spite of the many adversities and trials in life, and are able to bring a positive impact on the lives of others. After going through close to 800,000 applications in the last few months, the biggest edition of the Cebuana Lhuillier Search for the Happiest Pinoy has now come down to ten individuals who are already winners in their respective categories. Khaye Celine Maggay (youth), Francisca Tumampil (senior citizens), Fortunato Januto (overseas Filipino workers), Rodrigo Roble Jr. (lingk

Ingram Micro sees artificial intelligence as opportunity

In light of the growing presence of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s businesses, there has been an unpopular assumption that these technologies will bring negative effects on the work sector, such as unemployment. On the contrary, many organizations in the country actually believe that these technologies will have a positive impact on jobs. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary in the country, Ingram Micro Philippines is seeing these technologies as opportunities and not as threats. “In terms of digitalization, AI, and robotics, we look at these as opportunities,” said Sam White, HR Director at Ingram Micro Philippines. “We are trying our best to dispel fear and hesitation, because a lot of people perceive automation is equivalent to having no job.” Putting emphasis on the importance of human element behind these technologies, White rhetorically asked: “Who has to build automation? Who has to maintain automation? Who has to identify which processes need automatio

Forum focuses on four key elements of intelligent office

Digital transformation in today’s business environment has resulted in companies that need to be more agile and interconnected. Businesses are no longer limited by their location and operation schedules are no longer held to an 8-hour window. To take advantage of the growth opportunities offered in this fast and exciting environment, businesses need to incorporate new technology and tailored services that has a holistic long-term digital perspective. Discussing the latest IT trends and updates at the recent industry-based forum called “Cutting Edge” held in Manila and Bridgetowne, Eastern Communications in partnership with tech experts from Trend Micro Philippines, Cisco Philippines, and Rhipe Philipines identified the four critical ingredients of an Intelligent Office and shared how companies can transform their workplace into an Intelligent one. Robust and resilient connectivity solutions Connectivity is key to an intelligent office. For businesses that have a lot of bandwidth ne

PH's DX journey in spotlight at Asian Innovation Summit

In today’s innovation race, the ability for organizations to identify and act on digital trends as they arise can spell the difference between success and failure. The emergence of new digital tools helps companies respond swiftly to changing business demands, industry movements, and global occurrences and seize opportunities as they come. Moreover, these innovations also fuel the creation of digital business models. However, enterprises should consider the proper integration of innovation within their organizations to ensure rapid upward economic mobility. Collaborative environments within and beyond infrastructures also are ones of the keys to assure steady growth of organizations in the digital world, while simultaneously obtaining information about current challenges, as well as potential problems. Innovation in Southeast Asia In Southeast Asia, for instance, technological innovations, and even digital transformation, pave the way to success for most businesses. These innovation

How HP can make your office productive and eco-friendly

Every day, HP LaserJet printers and toner cartridges never fail to deliver on their commitment to make an impact on business documents by consistently printing sharp black texts and crisp graphics. Now, to make sure that enterprises can truly maximize the reliability of HP LaserJet printers to grow their business, every purchase of HP CF217A, HP CE285A or HP Q2612A Black Original LaserJet toner cartridges and HP CE285AD, HP Q2612AD, or CB435AD Dual Pack Black Original LaserJet toner cartridges, comes bundled with a free ream of HP Everyday Paper. Engineered to a higher standard, HP Everyday Paper has ColorLok Technology which helps deliver low levels of paper dust to maximize printer longevity and ensures consistent quality prints. HP Everyday Paper is made of 100% eucalyptus pulp that comes from sustainable forests, making it environment-friendly. So, what are you waiting for? Buy any of the participating HP Original Toners at authorized HP resellers nationwide to get your free 500

Why your business must get an HP Ink Tank printer today

Among leading inkjet printers available in the market, the HP Ink Tank printers are perhaps some of the most practical choices. While most of the printers in the category are loaded with features to amaze users, these ones from the HP Ink Tank series translate to efficiency and savings. Prints from virtually anywhere With their mobile printing feature, users can easily use HP Ink Tank printers to print from virtually anywhere by just using their smartphones or tablets. They simply need to have an HP ePrint app or HP Smart app installed on their mobile devices to print almost anything, from anywhere, at any time. With the app, users can also send prints on the go and share documents and images directly from their mobile devices. They can also connect their smartphones or tablets directly to the printer using Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, or Wi-Fi Direct to easily print using wireless networking. Prints up to 8000 colored pages and 6000 black pages HP Ink Tank printers boast o

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Exora employs digitalization to reduce electricity cost

Metrobank steps up promise by redefining Meaningful Banking

Taiwan Excellence brings IoT innovations to PH

Epson sets eyes on new targets for fiscal year 2019

Cebuana Lhuillier to award Happiest Pinoy next month

Ingram Micro sees artificial intelligence as opportunity

Forum focuses on four key elements of intelligent office

PH's DX journey in spotlight at Asian Innovation Summit

How HP can make your office productive and eco-friendly

Why your business must get an HP Ink Tank printer today