Smart Announces Shortlisted Entries in Nationwide Search for Digital Innovations

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All roads lead to the grand finals as Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced today the most #FutureReady digital innovations who will vie for the top honors at the 15th SWEEP Innovation and Excellence Awards.

Representatives from the wireless services provider and its parent company PLDT, as well as partners from IdeaSpace and Huawei Philippines judged over a hundred entries submitted by colleges and universities nationwide. These were Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G solutions under Social Innovations, Consumer, Business-to-Business, and Machine-to-Machine categories.

With the theme “#FutureReady: Creative Innovations Beyond Imagination”, the Top 20 entries included bids from Luzon schools such as Asia Pacific College, Batangas State University, Bicol University Polangui Campus, Camarines Sur Polythechnic Colleges, Malayan Colleges Laguna, Mapua University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Sto. Tomas Branch, Technological University of the Philippines, National Teachers College, and University of the Cordilleras.

Shortlisted entries from VisMin were from University of Cebu – Banilad, University of San Carlos, University of San Jose – Recoletos, Holy Cross of Davao College, University of Southern Philippines, and University of the Immaculate Conception.

The revolutionary ideas of the Top 20 finalists will be developed into full blown applications at a SWEEP Boot Camp to be held in Metro Manila this March. Final judging and awarding of total cash prizes amounting to over one million pesos will be held in May.

Launched in 2004, the SWEEP Awards is an annual competition that encourages innovation and excellence in wireless applications development among students of tertiary schools.

Short for Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program, SWEEP is an industry-academe linkage program with a network of more than 40 colleges and universities all over the country that offer ECE and IT courses. For 15 years, Smart has partnered with these schools to help them produce industry-ready graduates or technopreneurs by leveraging on its network, infrastructure and technologies.

For more information on SWEEP, visit www.facebook.com/sweepschoolsorwww.facebook.com/smartcommunities.

Enchanted Kingdom’s Valentine’s Treat: Enchanting Dinner in the Sky

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Did you know there’s another reason to celebrate on February 14 aside from Valentine’s Day? Well now you do! February 14 is also known as Ferris Wheel Day!

To celebrate the special day along with the month of love, Enchanted Kingdom gives you Enchanting Dinner in the Sky at the Wheel of Fate! Enjoy your dinner under the night sky with your loved ones.

Avail of the Couple Package (inclusive of 2 Regular Day Passes, meal for 2, a souvenir photo, and 2 premier seats for Enchante) at P2,100 or the Group Package(inclusive of 4 Regular Day Passes, meal good for 4, and a souvenir photo, and 4 premier seats for Enchante) at P4,000! This promo will run on all weekends of February, February 14 and 15, and March 2 and 3, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Pre-book now!

Take this as a sign that it’s time to visit Enchanted Kingdom and enjoy our Wheel of Fate! Our very own Ferris Wheel will take you 130 feet up the sky to bask in the breathtaking view of the Park. If you don’t believe us, experience the magic yourself!

Visit www.enchantedkingdom.ph to know more about our promos and other Valentine’s offerings.

See you at Enchanted Kingdom, where the magic lives forever!

Omnichannel Asia Summit Philippines 2019 by GenieTech set on February 21

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A 2018 Nielsen report estimates that by 2020, the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) e-commerce platform will reach over US$400 billion and will account for 10 to 20 percent market share.

This means that more people are now purchasing online through omnichannel facilities than in person. The report also states that mobile devices and digital platforms are shaping consumer experiences and transforming brand-to-consumer engagement.

By being available in the palm of the consumers’ hands, businesses assure the consumers that they can help them buy faster without the hassle of going into physical stores, saving time and money. At the same time, businesses which are implementing an omnichannel approach in the customer buying journey can help them make informed purchasing decisions.

To elevate the discussion on this trend and help businesses connect the customer journey, leading solutions provider Genie Technologies Inc. (GenieTech) will hold its first Omnichannel Asia Summit Philippines 2019 entitled “Connecting the Customer Journey” .

The Summit aims to gather businesses and professionals for a day of learning with retail and innovation industry experts sharing their knowledge and expertise in logistics, supply chain, customer service, data-driven insights, and social media for a complete, hassle-free customer experience.

A roster of resource persons from the tech and retail industries such as JDA APAC Vice President for Retail Industry Strategy Patrick Viney, Grab Philippines Country Head Brian Cu, Facebook Philippines Head of Client Solutions Ash Mandhyan, Shopee’s Head of Business Intelligence Martin Yu, Mober CEO & Founder Dennis Ng and the Chairman of APRINDO (the Indonesian Retail Business Association) Mr. Roy Mandey will grace the event.

The Omnichannel Asia Summit Philippines 2019 will be held at SMX Convention Center Aura, SM Aura Premier, Taguig City on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

For more information and to book a seat, contact Ex-Link Events at +63 2 633-0153 / 643-3887, SMS +63 920 981 4376 / +63 920 924 2532 or email info@exlinkevents.com / exlinkeventsph@gmail.com.

Wazzup Pilipinas is a media partner for the Omnichannel Asia Summit Philippines 2019.