ESGS 2018 partners with PLDT and Smart

Gear up Geeks as the Philippines’ biggest gaming convention - the upcoming Esports and Gaming Summit 2018, slated on October 26 to 28, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Brought to you by eSports events organizer Gariath Concepts in partnership with leading digital services providers PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications (Smart) to bring another epic experience for Filipino gamers and fans.

PLDT Home Fibr and Smart will make a return as Co-Presenters of ESGS, in line with their push to provide the ultimate
gaming experience for all Filipino eSports fans and enthusiasts - through their lag-free broadband connection at home and via fast LTE connection on the go. Since 2013, both PLDT Home Fibr and Smart have been supporting the event, always dishing out exciting experiences and exclusive treats for customers.

Excited? Then might want to avail the Early Bird Promos.

There's no increase in prices for ticket this year and will remain at P210 per day which is why it is a good reason to return and experience ESGS once again.

As a special treat for gamers, ESGS 2018, has also launched two special Early Bird promos:

1. Super Early Bird Promo from June 1 to July 31, with tickets at only PHP 150 per day
2. Early Bird Promo from August 1 to September 30, with tickets at only PHP 180 per day

ESGS 2018 tickets will be available starting on June 1 at all SM Ticket outlets nationwide. Tickets are also available for
online purchase at https://smtickets.com/events/view/6772.

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements for the much anticipated ESGS 2018! Visit www.esgs.ph and
follow www.facebook.com/ESGSPhilippines for more information.

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Free Youtube Everyday With Smart Telecommunications

PLDT-Smart announces partnership with Youtube bringing Free Youtube Everyday for its subscribers!

Graced by vloggers, influencers and stars as well as top executives from Google and Smart Telecommunications, they announced grand partnership offering Free Youtube Everyday.

Smart and Google Executives together with Vloggers and Influencers

Free YouTube Everyday is promo wherein you get access to Youtube for One (1) with selected Smart promotions.

List of promos that will give you Youtube Access are as follows - Gigasurf99, AllOutSurf99, Gigasurf50, Panalo Data 30, Panalo Combo 30, Super Combo 20, and Big Time Data70...

So what you waiting for? Join the fun! Watch your favorite channels and vlogs or Upload your own content as you might be the next Youtube Sensation.

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PLDT partners with Alcatel to Deliver Kids Smartwatch through Telpad Promo

Parents can now keep track of their kiddos through the Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch for an additional P199 per month in Telpad plan

We are always concerned with the safety and security of our children, especially when we are not with them. We never fail to think of them; wondering of their activities during the day, contemplating if their journey back home is safe and sound. With breakthroughs in technology, it is now possible to track your children when you are not with them. Alcatel, a mobile device brand of TCL communication has developed its newest product that saves you from worry of your kid’s safety and protection.

Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch is an innovative security smartwach that children can wear. Just download the MOVETIME Track & Talk app to connect your smartphone to your kid’s watch. The app enables you to track your kids through their smartwatch anytime and anywhere you are. You can also pre-set the safe zones for your little one.

PLDT, the leading telco and digital services provider in the country, is offering this to their subscribers through its PLDT HOME unit. For an additional P199 per month on top your Telpad plan, you can already have the Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch and have your kids wear your peace of mind.

The MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch has the following features that add security and safety to your child’s well-being:

Geo-location- Using a blend of GPS, GSM, and Wi-Fi, you can easily locate your kids within 90 seconds. With this feature, you are assured of their safety by getting to know every place they go. You can even track their pace, activities and get statistics. By knowing where they run and go, you are saved from worry and anxiety.

Set a safe place- This feature warns you immediately when your kids enter or leave a pre-set safe zone. By setting a safe place, you are assured that they are within the bounds of their comfort zone, thus become protected from unwanted areas that may pose risk to their protection.

Alert Notifications- With alert notifications, you get instant notices on your smartphone. You don’t need to check on your phone minute by minute, the notifications will alert you of your kids’ activities. In this way, you can attend to matters in the office or at home without the hassle of checking on your phone every now and then.

Send voice message- This feature allows you and your assigned family members to call your kids to check on them and remind them of stuff to do or things to remember. You can also send voice messages if they cannot answer your call. And enjoy conversations with them anytime of the day and feel more connected to them. And in turn, your child can call up to 10 assigned numbers.

The MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch also have other impressive features that you will surely love. It comes with a touch button that your kids can easily operate. It has a contact list that can save all family contact numbers, so that you kid can easily scroll and call if they need to.

The watch also comes in cool and funky colors, blue and orange that your kids will adore. Its battery life can go as long as four days on stand-by time. It comes with a flexible and durable structure, and is water and dust proof.

But on top of all these amazing features is the assurance that you stay connected with your kids and secure their safety. The MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch helps connect and secure families with the help of digital innovations.

The upgraded Telpad plan comes with PLDT Smart Call All Sim with the inclusion of 60 mins call to Smart, Sun, and Talk N’ Text and 60 mobile data. Telpad plan starts at P1849 and comes with the landline, Home DSL, and Telpad unit.

Get the Alcatel MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch for your kids now and safeguard their protection today visit http://pldthome.com/telpad/smartwatch. For more information about MOVETIME Track & Talk Watch, go to Alcatel Philippines Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/alcatelmobilephilippines).

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Smart Biz LTE newest Wireless Internet for Business and MSME

PLDT SME Nation, leading business solutions provider introduces its newest wireless broadband, Smart Biz LTE for Micro, Small and Medium enterprses (MSMEs). Aim to take businesses to the next level by providing stable and high-speed internet.

Smart Biz LTE includes an industry-grade steel router with Dual LTE Antenna with Mimo Capability covering 30 to 50 meters WiFi reach and up to 45 connected users providing internet speeds up to 42mbps. "Smart BizLTE is your ultimate upgrade from usual pocket WiFi entrepreneurs use for connecting to their business while on the go." said Ms. Nephele Denosta, AVP & Head SME Nation Wireless Marketing. "The new wireless broadband offer answers entrepreneurs' need for stable, high-speeed data perfect for stationary or mobile assets in order to effectively oversee and grow their businesses," adds Denosta.

To compliment the launch, PLDT SME Nation unveiled Bryan Benitez McClelland, founder of socio-ecological enterprise, Bambike Revolution cycles as its newest brand ambassador. Bambike is company produces bicycles made of natural bamboos and abaca. These eco-friendly bicycles are used in tours around Intramuros, creating a unqiue and fun learning experience on our national history and culture.

Bambike also provides livelihood to a number of community workers in Tarlac through Gawad Kalinga, banking on McClelland's vision of fair-trade labor and sustainable business practice. "Bambike is dedicated to social and environmental stewardship through making te greenest bikes in the planet. Our vision as a company is to not only live our passsion for bicycles, local touris, and love for Mother Earth but also, create impacts to the betterment of our community,shares McClelland.
Mcclelland shares his excitement and considers PLDT SME nation their most trusted and reliable business partner and with Smart Biz LTE improves their comapny's operational efficiency by creating more collaborative working environment to provide livelihood to an underprivileged community like Victoria, Tarlac.

Smart Biz LTE plans starts at 1,899 for 5GB, 2,349 for 13GB and 4100 for 21GB Data Allocation for 24 months contract. It is said no throttling nor no stopping service. You have an option to avail of SmartCam for 250 Pesos per Month. Required documents includes BCIF, Mayors Permit, ID, Resolution of Partnership (Partnership), Certificate of Administration (Cooperative), Certificate of Budget (Government), Notarized Sec cert and SEC (Corporate).

Available starting September 2016. Business who subscribe from September 16 to October 31, 2016 shall be entitled to one (1) Free SmartCam for every line availed. To know more about PLDT SME Nation’s partnership with Bambike, more of its activities and what it has in store for the nation’s MSMEs, please visit http://smenation.com.ph/ or https://www.facebook.com/SMENation/.

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PR: ePLDT taps Amazon Web Services, expanding its cloud expertise

ePLDT, the digital enterprise enabler of the country's leading telecoms and digital services provider, PLDT, continues to expand its cloud expertise and strengthen its portfolio of cloud solutions with its recent elevation to Standard Consulting Partner in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN).

As an AWS Standard Consulting Partner, ePLDT enables enterprises to design, build, migrate, and manage their workloads and applications on Amazon Web Services.

"This fits our overall strategy to offer a full-spectrum of enterprise cloud solutions via our own managed infrastructure and expertise as well as through partnerships with the best in the business," shared Nerisse Ramos, ePLDT Group COO.  "We recognize that when it comes to cloud adoption and implementation, one size does not fit all requirements since different workloads require different deployment models and infrastructure tuning.  The mission is to empower enterprises with the countless benefits that cloud offers - lower cost of ownership, operational agility, auto software updates, increased collaboration, easy and affordable business continuity and disaster recovery implementation- to name some. Of course, this is wrapped around by the combined expertise of ePLDT and AWS."

Amazon Web Services, global leader in cloud infrastructure provider, is the cloud computing platform of Amazon with operations on 11 regions around the globe, it offers wide range of web-based services including Compute, Storage, Network, Mobile, and Database.

The Amazon Partner Network (APN), the partner program of Amazon Web Services, is focused on providing members of the AWS partner ecosystem with program, technical, business, and go-to-market support.  Consulting Partners, which include System Integrators, Strategic Consultancies, Agencies, Managed Service Providers, and Value Added Resellers, gain access to resources and trainings to support customers in deploying, running, and managing applications in the AWS Cloud.

Apart from being an AWS Standard Consulting Partner, ePLDT is also a member of the Asia Cloud Computing Association (ACCA). An industry trade association, ACCA aims to accelerate growth of the cloud market in Asia and provides a platform for members to discuss implementation and growth strategies, and establish policies and best practices related to the cloud computing ecosystem.

"We are proud of joining the AWS Partner Network as a Standard Consulting Partner, as it reflects our commitment to help our customers leverage on cloud technology to drive growth and performance in their businesses," noted PLDT Enterprise, International & Carrier Business EVP and ePLDT President Eric Alberto. "This, along with our membership in the Asia Cloud Computing Association, is just a few of the many initiatives we have undertaken to expand our solutions portfolio and strengthen our expertise to ensure we sustain our status as the digital solutions partner-of-choice for the Enterprise market."

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