Hikvision AI Tour 2018 Next Stop Philippines

Hikvision, world’s leading provider of innovative security products and solutions based in Hangzhou, China, embarks on an AI Tour across 40 countries spanning Asia, Africa, Middle East, Oceania, and Latin America until November this year. The company is set its AI Tour in the Philippines.

Empowered by AI and years of expertise, Hikvision is now a pioneer in intelligent video surveillance. Has diversified products and solutions that utilizing AI to address today’s modern challenges:

• Intelligent Traffic System – Hikvision Intelligent Traffic Solution helps reduce impact from events and incidents on heavily trafficked roads and motor ways.
• Smart Retail – Hikvision Smart Retail Solution packs video surveillance, business intelligence and parking area data into complete end-to-end solutions for various shopping areas.

“Shaping Intelligence: Hikvision AI Tour 2018 Philippines”, the tour next stop is the Philippines happening this October 18 at the Marco Polo in Ortigas, Manila. It will showcase Artificial Intelligence innovations covering AI Cloud architecture, AI technologies, AI products, and other vertical solutions, especially for Intelligent Traffic Systems.

Iontech Inc., one of the key players in the Information Technology distribution industry in the country, has partnered with Hikvision to bring the AI tour to the Philippines. “As we promote reliable computer systems and communication devices in the Philippines, we continue to look at revolutionary technologies like AI. AI is changing the world, and its enabling businesses all over the world address modern problems in an intelligent and efficient way. We’re very excited to partner with Hikvision to showcase the power of AI,” said Iontech’s Product Group Head, Evelyn Ativo.


See how AI technology is transforming video surveillance at the Philippine leg of the Hikvision AI Tour. Visit https://www.facebook.com/HikvisionPhilippines/ for more details.

Interesting innovations here especially Intelligent Traffic System. Hopefully our Government and line agencies will take note as these new innovation may solve our traffic problem in the Metro and key cities in the country.

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Technology and Philippine Educational Landscape with Microsoft and UnionBank

UnionBank empowers educators and students with tools from Microsoft...

Microsoft Education Ambassadors from UnionBank undergo training

Technology has radically changed the way Filipinos live. Across the country, work, play, and communication now relies heavily on digital technologies. The same goes to learning as more modern workplaces now demand digital skills, it is now necessary for educators to prepare their students for a more digital workplace environment.

Clarissa Segismundo, Education Programs Lead of Microsoft Philippines, explained the importance of digital tools in learning. “Engaging students remains one of the core pillars in the digital transformation of education. How they use technology is crucial in promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills” said Segismundo.

But technology alone cannot develop the 21st-century skills students require. Technology is an accelerator and an equalizer, but it needs guidance and knowledge on proper usage to truly have an impact on student development. 

Through the Microsoft Education Ambassadors Program, Microsoft and UnionBank are working together to transform the Philippine educational landscape by equipping our educators and students with the right knowledge and skills. The program aims to empower schools, educators and students with 21st century skills through the proper use of technology for teaching and learning. To date, there are over 1,000 Microsoft Education Ambassadors advocating teaching with technology in various parts of the country.

“It is UnionBank’s mission and vision to stay grounded on its purpose of ‘Making a Difference’. And we hope to truly make a difference with Microsoft. It’s an exciting time as UnionBank employees open new doors of opportunities for the youth through technology,” said Henry Aguda, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation officer of UnionBank.

With extensive experience in the industry, UnionBank’s education ambassadors can share valuable insight on the demands and requirements of the modern workplace. It is the desire to impart knowledge and expertise to the country’s future workforce, that led Michaela Rubio, SVP and HR Director of UnionBank, to develop this program with Microsoft. “As Microsoft education ambassadors, UnionBank employees will serve as inspiration and valued resource persons for students and teachers. They possess the necessary expertise and skills to meet industry standards and can pass these on to the next generation,” she said.

Microsoft Education Ambassadors from Union Bank with the Education team of Microsoft Philippines

As ambassadors of education and technology, UnionBank’s MEAs will be training teachers on Microsoft tools and technologies to help improve productivity, classroom engagement, and learning outcomes.

“At Microsoft, we recognize the value of our country’s young minds in shaping our future. By equipping them with work-ready skills with the support of our industry partners like UnionBank, we are paving the way towards employability and economic progress” added Segismundo.

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Kärcher holds special block screening for Mission: Impossible - Fallout.

Kärcher launched a promotional partnership with Paramount Pictures and Skydance Media film  "Mission: Impossible - Fallout", the sixth installment action spy movie. This partnership aims to show how impossible cleaning is possible through its products while also highlighting the action film franchise.

"Mission: Impossible is a top-class film franchise that we are thrilled to partner with to show that many cleaning tasks that seem impossible. become a piece of cake with our appliances and we make reference to this as well in our commercials with a twinkle in our eye", explains Bernd Rutzler, Executive Vice President Corporate Marketing & Brand Management at the Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG.

For the country, Kärcher organized the "Making Impossible Cleaning Possible" campaign through a special block screening of Mission: Impossible - Fallout held at Greenbelt 3 (July 25) and SM Megamall (July 26). Karcher held an on-air radio and online trivia contest before the private viewing and gave the public a chance to win free movie tickets.

Based in Germany, Kärcher is world's leading provider of efficient, resource-conserving cleaning systems that cover home and professional cleaning. Currently, the company employs 12,000 employees in 67 markets under 110 subsidiary companies that provides service and support through estimated 50,000 service and sale points.

For more information on "Making Impossible Cleaning Possible" Campaign by Kärcher see > https://www.kaercher.com/us/mission-impossible-h-g.html

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2nd Manila Mini Maker Faire this June 23-24, 2018 at The Mind Museum!

The Mind Museum, Make Magazine, and co-presenter 3M Philippines, organize the second year Manila Mini Maker Faire (MMMF) on June 23-24, 2018 at The Mind Museum!

A Maker Faire is “a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. It’s a venue for makers to show examples of their work and interact with others about it. Many makers say they have no other place to share what they do. DIY (Do-It-Yourself) is often invisible in our communities, taking place in shops, garages and on kitchen tables. It’s typically out of the spotlight of traditional art or science or craft events. Maker Faire makes visible these projects and ideas that we don’t encounter every day.”  

Get the kids and join the fun as Manila Mini Maker Faire 2018 will have over 70 Makers from all over the Philippines, including Visayas and Mindanao! They can enjoy and learn a variety of projects from artistic or with science! Projects like paper crafts, upcycled furniture, electronic beatboxes, and a lightweight car body made from abaca will be showcased as well as robotics, 3D printing, STEAM education, and so much more! They can also sign up for a variety of FREE and ticketed Workshops such as - paper engineering, clay and pottery-making, 3D design, and more will be available for everyone interested to learn new things.

This year’s MMMF also aims to establish a stronger maker community through networking and collaboration with makers from different parts of the country. A special innovation tour, hosted by 3M Philippines, will be held before the faire to help inspire makers to continue making. This will be followed by a Maker’s Networking Night to give an extraordinary chance for participants to interact with their fellow makers.

Convergence of Art and Science

What is revolutionary about the Manila Mini Maker Faire and the Maker movement in general is that they actively explore the cross-overs among the fields of science, engineering, art, performance and craft. It is no longer about isolated but about how one field can inform the other and produce innovative things! Technologies that are birthed in these junctions are extremely interesting and many of them could become breakthroughs. The key is experimentation and collaboration not just with the specialists in your field but with others working on other kinds of materials, processes and knowledge. 

"The Mind Museum continues to push for the Filipino public to be part not just of the conversations in science and engineering around the world but also in making and doing. This second MMMF in a row that The Mind Museum is hosting is a salute to the makers in our local community who not only affirm but persist, despite the odds, to breed and raise the bar of creativity in the way technology can be at the service of human lives," says Maribel Garcia, curator of The Mind Museum. 

"3M Philippines has been behind The Mind Museum since its beginning as a founding donor. We are pleased to support the Manila Mini Maker Faire on its second run this 2018. Innovation is at the heart of 3M. We never stop being curious because there is a value in asking what if. In wondering. Wonder leads to improving the world around us,” shares Ariel Lacsamana, President & Managing Director of 3M Philippines. 

The original Maker Faire event was held in San Mateo, CA in 2006 and in 2017 celebrated its twelfth annual show with some 1,250 makers and 150,000 people in attendance. World Maker Faire New York, the other flagship event, has grown in five years to 900+ makers and 90,000 attendees. Twenty-three other larger scale Maker Faires occur in cities around the world—Detroit, Atlanta, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, and Shenzhen to name a few— and over 120 community-driven, independently organized Mini Maker Faires are now being produced around the world.

The Manila Mini Maker Faire is made possible by 3M Philippines and also supported by Norde International Distributors, PCBWay, and Lush.

So better set your calendars for a family trip and visit Manila Makers Faire! You and your kids might learn a thing or two or maybe be a next maker and innovator! Happening this June 23-24, 2018, at The Mind Museum. Personally experience what local passion and ingenuity can conjure up. Be inspired by the various Filipino makers that manage to make their mark through DIY!

Be sure to register via http://manila.makerfaire.com/! See you there!

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Huawei Enters Forbes 100 Most Valuable Brand at 88th Place!

HUAWEI successfully makes it to Forbes Most Valuable Brands for 2017.  The company ranked at 88th with a brand value of $7.3 billion, up by 9% year on year, as well as being the only Chinese brand who made it on the list.

Every year, Forbes selects 100 most valuable brands from a pool of over 200 international brands worldwide. This year, the top 100 on the list spread among 15 countries, with the United States taking the obvious lead with 56 spots, followed by Germany, France and Japan with 11, 7 and 6 spots respectively.

Source: Forbes.com

Technology is the hottest industry of all, taking 18 spots of the list, and 9 out of the top 15 are the technology sector. Apple, grabbed the first place for the 7 consecutive years. For other industries, the list saw 13 from the financial industry with American Express taking the highest ranking of its category and ranked the 22nd. 12 consumer goods companies made the cut, and the first place of this category goes to Gillette ranked the 28th.

HUAWEI performed very well in 2016 taking a vast lead, thanks to the recognition from consumers worldwide. The first quarter of 2017 saw this momentum continue as HUAWEI’s smartphone shipments grew steadily. According to statistics from IDC, SA and Trendforce, HUAWEI smartphone shipments ranked 3rd globally and the 1st in China. With the beautifully designed innovative flagship P and Mate series, HUAWEI witnessed steady growth in the premium level smartphones. HUAWEI P9/P9 Plus sold over 12 million units in the world, becoming its 1st flagship model selling over 10 million units. They seek to continue their success with the launch of P10 series. Huawei also steps up their marketing and brand development by partnering with the likes of Leica and Vogue as well as conducting events that connects to the lifestyle and emotion of consumers, creating a stronger emotional link to them.

HUAWEI’s growing brand influence has been acknowledged by other renowned institutes in the world. Besides making Forbes, they made the list of Interbrand’s “Top 100” most valuable brands of the world in October 2016 and climbed to the 72nd place, the fastest climber in the technology industry. Huawei was also selected into the “Global 500” ranking of the most valuable brands of 2017 and was ranked the 40th, moving up by 7 spots compared with the previous year.

I expect them to continue their success with P10 series as well as their highly competitive Gr5 2017 and Gr3 2017. Cheers Huawei! Great Job!

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