PLDT Enterprise, through its emerging
technologies business unit, Disruptive Business Group (DBG), aims to drive
awareness for Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in the country with its support
of the recently concluded Philippine Mobile VR Jam and Virtual Reality
Conference.
The 1st Philippine Mobile VR Jam and
Virtual Reality Conference provided participants with a first look at the most
promising projects in the country through a series of workshops and seminars.
It was organized by VR Philippines, a group of virtual reality developers and
enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the advancement of virtual reality
technology. Among the attendees were
software developers across the country.
From left to right: Cristopher David (VR Philippines), Joey Limjap (PLDT Innolab), Mark Joseph Basibas (Mobile VR Jam participant), Paolo Espiritu (Mobile VR Jam participant), John Hay Supetran (Mobile VR Jam participant), Michael Gaerlan (Samsung), and Lemelen Palad (DBG).
Niko Peralta, Head of PLDT DBG’s Digital
Mobility R&D said, “PLDT Enterprise is proud to support the burgeoning VR
industry. As part of the PLDT Group’s digital pivot, we are constantly on the
look-out for new-frontier solutions that will further the advancement of
today’s digital enterprise. Start-ups can always rely on our support by which
they can build on these newer tech.”
PLDT and SMART’s support of the Philippine
Mobile VR Jam and Virtual Reality Conference events underscore its commitment
to be at the forefront of the dawning VR technology revolution in the country. “We
view virtual reality as technology that today’s enterprises can potentially
utilize to deliver more engaging and immersive customer experiences,” said
Lemelen Palad, DBG Product Development Manager for M2M and IOT. “A more personalized approach in the
ever-growing mobile-first consumer market dictates that businesses today have
to be more creative in the way they reach out to their customers,” Palad added.
The event series culminated with the
“Virtual Reality Conference” which featured exhibits by various software
companies, displaying an end-to-end VR ecosystem from design and production,
including proposed commercial applications. Business models include
gamification, real-estate, first-person training modules, among others.
Joey Limjap, VP & Head of PLDT ICT
Research & Development, added, “We know that VR is still at its nascent
stage, and are delighted to be a part of the Philippine Virtual Reality
Conference and help create greater awareness of this fascinating and exciting
technology. Of course, our PLDT Innolab will always be open to the new
technologies like VR and serve as an incubator to further develop it’s
potential.”
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ePLDT is the country’s premiere digital innovator.
Since its inception at the turn of the millennium, ePLDT has led the industry
in the development of enabling technologies for enterprises across the country
and the region. As the digital enterprise enabler of the PLDT Group, ePLDT
delivers best-in-class digital business solutions including the country’s first
Big Data Analytics service and infrastructure. This, and the company’s numerous
other innovative endeavors, are testament to the company’s brand promise of
“Enabling Success.”
ePLDT is parent to four distinct business units
including: AGS (ABM Global Solutions),¬ a business management solutions enabler
focused on Enterprise Resource Planning and Spend Management; CuroTeknika, an
IT & business process management outsourcing company; ePDS, a client
communications managed service provider engaged in document management and
digital printing; and IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.), a leading data
center operator and pioneer cloud services provider.
A proud member of the PLDT Group headed by Chairman
Manuel V. Pangilinan, ePLDT is led by Group President & CEO Ernesto R.
Alberto and Group COO Nerissa S. Ramos.
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