IBM Bluemix - Bring the Cloud Together

The next big step in the evolution of the IBM Cloud portfolio is here.

IBM Bluemix is integrating SoftLayer products and services into its vast catalog of infrastructure, platform, and application services.

The SoftLayer products, services, tools, systems, and support will become a cornerstone of a unified Bluemix cloud experience that delivers the performance, flexibility, and consistency of SoftLayer infrastructure alongside the extensive catalog of cloud resources that include IBM Watson services, development runtimes, containers, database services, and more.

With the integration of SoftLayer into the IBM Bluemix, one can only expect the best as it will bring all the cloud together with developer-centric compute models - Bluemix makes it easier to ship powerful, high-quality software every day.


What exactly is IBM SoftLayer, now Bluemix, and what does it do? 
The Bluemix cloud platform is not just about creating new apps or migrating existing ones, on-prem or off-prem implementations, or offering IaaS and PaaS cloud services. It is designed to bring all of these aspects together to help solve your real, complex business problems in the cloud.

If your organization requires high performance computing, or you manage very large databases, Bluemix provides leading edge, dedicated architecture and ease of provisioning specifically designed to accommodate high input/output intensity for online gaming, mobile applications and digital marketing.

For larger organizations that need a correspondingly high level of infrastructure control, it provides the ability to customize hardware, network control and control infrastructure via simple and intuitive application programming interfaces (APIs).

What makes Bluemix different and how can it help your business?
The IBM Bluemix cloud platform weaves together services, infrastructure and data to rapidly bring ideas into action. It simplifies the process of building systems that use data to understand, reason, and learn.
 
It also builds data rich software as apps and services become increasingly delivered through digital channels; analytics are the heart of personalization, establishing context and building systems that intuitively respond to both behavior and the environment.

Unlike some of its competitors, Bluemix also provides a unified integration and control panel for multiple cloud architectures — allowing for easy platform integration across dedicated, virtualised and cloud servers.

The Bluemix will simply drive your company’s existing IT into transformation.

If you’re ready to learn more about how IBM Bluemix can benefit your business, you may inquire with MSI-ECS at inquiry@msi-ecs.com.ph or call (02) 688-3512.

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/.

Free Enterprise Digital Workshop for Business and Entrepreneurs by IP Converge Data Services, Inc. IPC

IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.), local cloud services pioneer, will be holding a free digital enterprise innovation seminars for business owners and entrepreneurs.

“Digital is the new Normal. If a company doesn't take advantage of today’s plethora of readily available enterprise applications, it runs the risk of being left behind by competition who do,” said Niño Valmonte, Director for Product Management & Marketing at IPC. “Doing business in this day and age compels us to adopt a digital mindset, and the fastest and most cost-efficient way to do it is through the cloud.”


Entitled “Gear up to Innovate: An essential blueprint for digital transformation”, the session aims to emphasize to businesses the importance of a digital mindset in today’s highly connected world. Insights about digital best practices will be shared and the most relevant cloud-based business tools will be explored.

Attendees will be engaged in an immersive demo of collaborative business applications and witness how workplace productivity can be elevated through these tools. More importantly, IPC will elaborate on the effective ways to migrate business processes to the cloud.

The “Gear up to Innovate” seminar series starts on August 19, 2016 and will run until the end of the year. It will be held at 1:30 PM - 5:50 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from there on at 34F RCBC Plaza Tower 2, Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

Participants will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. To register, visit http://gearup.ipc.ph.