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The first key point to remember in assessing the impact of "Cloud Computing" on business operations is this: The Post PC-Era is upon us. What has replaced the PC is not a single device class but a range of mobile devices that allow employee access to the Internet anytime and anywhere. Mobility via the tablet computer, the smartphone and the laptop is the engine driving the inevitable advance of cloud computing.
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Dialogue with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Technical Education & Skills Development (TESDA)
ICT / BPO / KPO Advocacy Committee Meetings
Energy Efficiency Committee Meeting
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European Chambers’ Luncheon with EU Ambassador Guy Ledoux
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15 FeatUre The CLOUD is inevitable
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Austriamicrosystems breaks ground on construction of new IC test facility in Calamba City, Philippines
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Contents
Business ReviewApril-May 2012 Volume XXVIII No. 3
www.eccp.com
tHe CloUd iS iNeVitaBle
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Feature
The first key point to remember in assessing the impact of “Cloud Computing” on business operations is this: The Post PC-Era is upon us.
What has replaced the PC is not a single device class but a range of mobile devices that allow employee access to the Internet anytime and anywhere. Mobility via the tablet computer, the smartphone and the laptop is the engine driving the inevitable advance of cloud computing.
Only the “cloud” can make exabytes of data available to mobile devices on demand, anytime-anywhere via the Internet.
By 2013, there could be some 667 exabytes of data (10 followed by 18 zeros) in annual global Internet traffic. Of this “exaflood,” of information, global mobile data traffic will rise at a compound annual growth rate of 131% between 2008 and 2013. It will reach over 2 exabytes per month by 2013.
What we have now is a post-PC era where mobility is the new king and where people—not software—finally get the paramount importance they deserve. Cloud computing is transforming software into a simple service just like texting.
Mobile computing will enable employees to work and collaborate anytime-anywhere. The challenge facing business is how to harness this new and
more productive class of mobile employee who might increasingly resist the traditional 8-5 routine and opt for a new arrangement.
The ECCP Cloud Computing Forum held last May 9 sought to reveal a clearer picture of cloud computing and its importance to this country. The forum was co-organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) in cooperation with DataOne Asia, which is at the forefront of moves to advance cloud computing a key business advantage for Philippine firms.
What is the Cloud?Cloud computing is basically the outsourcing of computer resources. Companies who use the cloud rent applications from service providers instead of purchasing expensive software and hardware.
They access these applications over the Internet through a secure Web-browser.
The services accessed via the cloud are hosted online on secure servers. A network of servers and computers acting together is collectively referred to as the “cloud”.
Companies save money by avoiding the initial heavy capital expenditure demanded by complex IT systems. The absence of hardware also means that companies also save money by requiring fewer IT staff.
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Events
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Call for exhibitors, sponsors & Delegates
10 July 2012, SMX Convention Center
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event brief: The 3rd Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum (PEEF) aims to address the challenges of energy security and climate change through energy savings across the power sector value chain.
The forum will discuss topics on energy efficiency technologies, energy policies and consumer education that need to be integrated across the electric power sector value chain to improve energy security, enhance global competitiveness and accelerate economic growth.
The forum gathers business leaders, energy experts, and policy makers to share in their insights on the potential as well as identify the key drivers for energy efficiency within the electric power sector value chain generation, grids, commercial, residential and industrial use of electricity.
Driving EFFiCiEnCy anD CoMPETiTivEnESS aCroSS ThE PowEr SECTor valuE Chain
The format for the PEEF is designed to be compact and comprehensive to cover various topics in energy efficiency.
the 3rd philippine energy efficiency forum sessions• Energy Efficiency in the Power Generation Sector• Energy Efficiency in the Power Transmission/Distribution
System• Energy Efficiency in the Industrial/Commercial/Public Sectors• Creating an Enabling Environment for Energy Efficiency in the
Power value Chain
exhibition, Technical Briefing and Business Matching
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founDing sponsors
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Member’s Corner
austriamicrosystems is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, combining 30 years of analog design know-how with state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facilities and production partnerships. austriamicrosystems le-verages its expertise in low power and high accuracy to provide industry-leading standard and customized analog products. Operating worldwide with more than 1,200 employees, aus-triamicrosystems focuses on the areas of power management, sensors & sensor interfaces and mobile infotainment in its markets Consumer & Communications, Industry & Medical and Automotive. Through the acquisition of TAOS, a world leader in advanced light sensors, austriamicrosystems has expanded its innovative sensor offering for growth markets such as mobile devices. austriamicrosystems is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange inZurich(ticker:AMS).Formoreinformation,pleasevisitwww.austriamicrosystems.com
for further informationpress Contactaustriamicrosystems AGUlrike AnderwaldMarketing Communications ManagerTel: +43 (0) 3136 500 5856 Fax: +43 (0) 3136 500 [email protected] www.austriamicrosystems.com
local Contactaustriamicrosystems AG Jose MarianoGeneral Manager Tel: +63 49 508 0162Fax: +63 49 508 1622 www.austriamicrosystems.com
About austriamicrosystems
Testing capacity set to double to meet growing demand for austriami-crosystems’ high-performance analog semiconductors
Calamba Laguna, Philippines (1 February, 2012) – austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance an-alog ICs, held a ceremony to break ground on a new, larger semiconductor testing facility in Calamba City, Philippines.
The new 6,960m2 facility in Carmelray Industrial Park II will replace the exist-ing 3,452m2 facility on a neighbouring site, which no longer has enough ca-pacity to meet the rising demand for austriamicrosystems’ high-performance analog semiconductors. The existing site shipped 258 million units in 2011.
The new building, which is expected to be completed in October, will be able to double the capacity over the existing site. It is expected to provide sufficient testing throughput to meet austriamicrosystems’ requirements through to 2015. The 28,185m2 plot on which the new factory is to be built
is owned by austriamicrosystems, and allows scope to expand further by adding extra factory buildings.
The facility will provide an excellent working environment, with a staff can-teen providing fresh food for shift workers, ample parking spaces, and a beautifully landscaped exterior featuring trees and lawns.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place at 10:00am at #2 Makiling Drive, Carmelray Industrial Park II, Barangay Tulo, Calamba City, Laguna, Philip-pines 4027. As part of the ceremony, the Managing Director of austriami-crosystems (Philippines) Inc, Marvin Cruz, laid a time capsule in the ground.
Mr Cruz said: “austriamicrosystems’ decision to invest in a doubling of test capacity in the Philippines is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our Philippines workforce. We are looking forward to moving into the new, state-of-the-art factory and supporting the continued growth of austriami-crosystems’ advanced analog semiconductor business.”
Austriamicrosystems breaks ground on construction of new IC test facility in Calamba City, Philippines
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