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IBM Envision a Smarter Cebu

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IBM Executive Volunteers Map Out Smarter Traffic and Urban Planning Vision for Cebu

A few days ago IBM announced the successful completion of an operational framework project towards an integrated development process, particularly in urban planning and transport & traffic management for Cebu. As part of the IBM Centennial Corporate Social Responsibility, IBM formed six senior IBM leaders from the United States, Sweden, Germany and Italy worked closely with the various Cities and Municipalities of Cebu through the newly formed Metro Cebu Development Coordinating Board (MCDCB).

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The ECS US$1000 Overclocking Contest

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ECS Overclock Shootout Competition in Future mark with $1000 Prize for Power Winner

Just in case you’re new to the word overclocking….Overclocking is more usually practiced by computer enthusiasts seeking improvements in the performance of their computers, although may carry risks of damaging your system if you misconfigured it. So if you are you an overclocking enthusiast… Well this contest is for you! ECS launched last October 10, 2011 a US$1000 Overclocking Contest for speed, power and precision users.

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IDC Announced IBM as #1 in IT Services in ASEAN

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IBM Ranked #1 in IT Services Market Share in ASEAN

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IDC (International Data Corporation) an IT analyst firm announced that IBM ranked number one in ASEAN market share as measured by revenue in its report “IDC Asia/Pacific Semiannual IT Services Tracker 2010, April 2011”. IDC reported that, IBM’s 2010 ASEAN services revenue was 31% more than the next closest competitor. IBM was also the market share leader in outsourcing and application management. Here is a resource for those who would like to gain the advanced skills to work for IBM someday.

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Hitachi Data Systems encouraged RP Companies to implement Cloud Strategies and Virtualization Solutions

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Unleash Your Data Center Now to Unbound Your Business, Says Hitachi Data Systems

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A few weeks ago, I have received a news release from our friend in Hitachi Data System. The news released encouraged RP business owners to unleashed the vast potential of their data center by considering virtualization and cloud strategies. Like what I have discuss before, cloud computing became top of the buzz nowadays, because of its benefits and savings. It provide cost-effective solutions for SME without the high cost of IT infrastructure investment. One of the options is online engineering degrees for those who are interested in becoming software engineers.

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Social Business: The 5th Era of Information Technology

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Is your Business Ready for Social Business?

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A few days ago, I got a very interesting insight about Social Business from IBM Vice President and Social Evangelist Ms. Sandy Carter. I was surprised when she announce that the Philippines owns the top title in social media for Facebook online users participation. She also noted that the Philippines has the highest % of time on Social Networking worldwide.(based on comScore Media Metrix – January – April 2011)

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