PLDT & Smart at Philippine ICT Leadership Convention 2016

Last June 20 to 21 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom Manila, “SMACS” (Social, Mobility, Analytics, Cloud and Security) – are reshaping the strategies of enterprises and organizations. Hosted by PLDT Enterprise, the corporate business group of PLDT, the convention was a huge success at it was attended by media, smart and pldt executives, business leaders, and decision makers from the country’s leading enterprises across various industries. The convention provided these business leaders with in-depth information on the future of the digital enterprise and the breakthrough technologies that will prominently figure in their business. The Philippine ICT Leadership Convention will highlight the strategic challenges and opportunities that digital technologies present to Philippine companies. The convention helped enterprises make this shift and usher in a more digitally-empowered Philippines.

“The advent of new digital platforms has introduced disruptive technologies that are changing the way enterprises are interacting with consumers and the digital world. Through the convention, PLDT, along with industry leaders, will provide our insights to serve as a knowledge base for enterprises, enable them to take advantage of these disruptive technologies, and promote growth in their businesses,” said PLDT Executive Vice President and ePLDT CEO Eric R. Alberto.  

Attendees also participated in breakout workshops focused on specific technology tracks that include Data Center and Cloud, Big Data and Analytics, M2M and Internet of Things, Digital Engagement, Cyber security, and Unified Communications and Collaboration. These topics, designed to provide a holistic approach to the benefits of technology tracks to enterprises, enabled participants to better understand the solutions that are at their disposal, and how these can significantly impact their businesses Aside from presentations by industry leaders and technology experts, the 2-day convention also allowed guests to experience various digital technologies within the enterprise environment through workshops, exhibits, and plenary discussions.

I'm particularly happy with this event because it was presented in association with premier global market intelligence provider IDC, where my brother Jubert works as Country Manager.