ePLDT launches cloud-based phone system service

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ePLDT recently launched a new, cloud-based phone system called ePLDT Calling for Microsoft Teams, which allows businesses to combine their communication and collaboration systems in a single platform.

As businesses have implemented work-from-home setups at the onset of the pandemic, many had faced challenges around operational inefficiencies brought by the sudden pressure to adopt systems that optimize remote working arrangements. This influx of business applications have thus resulted in largely disconnected legacy and digital platforms.

Organizations caught in this siloed approach (those with disjointed communication and collaboration systems) are predisposed to users toggling from one system to another, which consumes more time and could possibly cause customer dissatisfaction due to simple miscommunication rising from seemingly mundane oversights such as unattended calls and queries and mishandled requests.

In addition, such disparate setups lack operational insights where businesses can gather pertinent data that can be used to improve customer experience.

ePLDT, in partnership with Microsoft and AudioCodes, developed ePLDT Calling for Microsoft Teams—a modern enterprise voice solution that combines both business communication and collaboration systems to enable employees to seamlessly integrate calls into their workflow. The service aims to help boost the efficiency of businesses to improve overall business outcomes while reducing costs, application overload, and worker fatigue.

Businesses are also able to get real-time insights on the quality of calls made to ensure smooth communication and customer satisfaction. Calls are also protected with built-in security and privacy from Microsoft 365.

ePLDT harnessed the collaborative power of Microsoft Teams and utilized the combined robustness and reliability of PLDT SIP connectivity and ePLDT VITRO Data Center, to create a hybrid telephony and video conferencing solution that allows real-time collaboration among employees, customers and other stakeholders. With ePLDT’s ICT expertise and Microsoft 365 certifications, customers are assured that this groundbreaking solution is professionally implemented and supported, and shall be continually reviewed and enhanced.

“Traditional telephony solutions provided limited capabilities at a high cost and effort. ePLDT Calling for Microsoft Teams is the perfect solution for effective internal and external communication,” says Nico Alcoseba, VP & Head of ICT Business for PLDT Enterprise.

Furthermore, ePLDT Calling for Microsoft Teams provides better management of customer experience across legacy and digital channels and aligns technology investments with every company’s business objectives.

“We at ePLDT strive to continuously provide enterprises with innovative solutions that will create real value to their business. We always keep in mind the needs of our customers when we develop a new product to ensure that it answers their problems or challenges, and ePLDT Calling for Microsoft Teams is an illustration of that,” says ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups Jovy Hernandez.

“With ePLDT Calling for Microsoft Teams, we will enable businesses to have maximum productivity and a seamless collaboration among employees,” he added.

To learn more about ePLDT Calling, visit https://www.epldt.com/cloud/epldt-calling-for-microsoft-teams/. For more information on ePLDT’s newest products, go to epldt.com. #

Essilor celebrates better vision with World Sight Day

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Since the outbreak began in 2020, people have been spending a major part of their days looking at their screens, especially as schools and work have shifted virtually. As a result, there have been increased cases of eye strain, eye fatigue, and myopia progression. This year, Essilor celebrates better vision with World Sight Day and its mission to help everyone in the world to “see more, be more and live life to its fullest”

“Our sense of sight is essential to our day-to-day living. But with increased screen time during the lockdown, we were exposed to UV and harmful lights, we have pushed our eyes to the limits which may have led us to experience eye strain and eye fatigue more often,” said Ms. Jinky Navo-Palteng, Marketing Manager of Essilor Philippines. The celebration of World Sight Day reminds everyone to visit their eye doctor regularly and good eye health habits.”

During a media press conference via Zoom, Dr. Anthony Ayson, Essilor Philippines Lens Consultant, gave insightful presentations and discussed about eye health and how Essilor has improved lives with better eyesight through its various brands like Varilux and Crizal.

Meanwhile, JV Velasco, Essilor Philippines Consumer Marketing Executive, invited participants to join “Essilove: Celebrate Better Vision” Night. “As a leader in the eyecare industry, we are committed to promoting World Sight Day among our stakeholders in a powerful way,” said Velasco.

As part of the celebration, Essilor has lined up a series of exciting events to celebrate World Sight Day 2021. It will kick-off with the EssiLove Night, a digital concert featuring Ben&Ben to raise awareness about poor vision and the need for a regular eye exam. The online concert treat will be aired live on Essilor’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/EssilorPhilippines) on October 14, 2021 at 7PM. Essilor also developed a Facebook profile banner that users can post along with their profile picture to raise awareness on better eye health.

Viewers can get the chance to win exciting giveaways from Essilor when they share a selfie while watching the EssiLove Night and post it using the hashtags #WorldSightDay and #EssilorwithBen&Ben or they can also opt to join the digital quiz, answering questions alongside the Ben&Ben performance.

In addition to celebrating better vision, Essilor has extended its Multi Pair promo where customers who buy one (1) prescription eyeglasses can purchase 50% off on the second pair until December 31, 2021. They can visit and book an appointment online at our partner optical shops at Essilor website www.essilor.com.ph.

This World Sight Day, everyone is invited to go and give our eyes some TLC with Essilor. Let us put our vision first! To know more, visit https://www.essilor.com.ph and for more updates, follow Essilor Philippines’ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/EssilorPhilippines.

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About Essilor

The world's leading ophthalmic optics company, Essilor designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of lenses to improve and protect eyesight. Its mission is to improve lives by improving sight. To support this mission, Essilor allocates more than €200 million to research and innovation every year, in a commitment to continuously bring new, more effective products to market. Its flagship brands are Varilux®, Crizal®, Crizal Transitions®, Crizal Eyezen™, Xperio®, It also develops and markets equipment, instruments and services for eyecare professionals.

Essilor reported consolidated revenue of more than €7.1 billion in 2016 and employs 64,000 people worldwide. It markets its products in more than 100 countries and has 32 plants, 523 prescription laboratories and edging facilities, as well as five research and development centres around the world. For more information, please visit www.essilor.com.

The Essilor share trades on the Euronext Paris market and is included in the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 indices.

Upgrade your TechLife and score up to P7,000 off on realme devices this 10.10

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Mark your calendars! Here’s your chance to score realme smartphones and

TechLife devices for up to 50% off on Lazada and Shopee

In the market for a major tech boost? If you’re on the lookout for the latest gadgets to add to your tech-driven lifestyle, then here’s some great news for you! realme, the country’s no. 1 brand for smartphones, watches, and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) for Q2 2021, is bringing out a lot of incredible deals just for the realme Squad during the 10.10 sale on online shopping platforms Lazada and Shopee.

Each realme 10.10 sale on Lazada and Shopee has its own share of awesome offers. Here’s what you can expect this October via the realme Official Store on both platforms.

realme Book, GT Master Edition headline Lazada’s 10.10 Big Brands Sale

If you’re in need of a new laptop for both work and play, you don’t have to break the bank just to get a device that meets your needs. Check out realme’s first-ever laptop, the realme Book in i3 variant, available for only P30,990, a huge discount from its original price of P37,990. This device is powered by the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor and equipped with 8 GB dual-channel LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB SSD storage, and a picture-perfect high-resolution 14” 2K display.

For those looking for a premium yet affordable flagship experience, there’s the realme GT Master Edition (8GB+128GB), available for only P17,690 from its original price of P18,990. The realme GT Master Edition is equipped to handle your needs, from playing your favorite mobile games, to multitasking, to capturing beautiful photos and videos. The 5G-capable phone has a Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, a built-in Vapor Chamber Cooling System to keep it performing well all day, and a stunning Samsung AMOLED display that shows crisp colors.

One more thing that’s worth getting into is the smartwatch trend, which is making a lot of people’s lives better thanks to their pure utility. You can get the smartwatch experience as well without spending too much with the realme Watch 2, available for only P1,690, from P2,990. The affordable smartwatch is perfect for fitness buffs with its different sports modes, IP68 water resistance, and various health monitors.

realme also has quality wireless earbuds for those looking to experience wireless music technology in the realme Buds Air 2, only for P1,790 from its original price of P3,990. These premium wireless earbuds packs a total of 25 hours of playback time, active noise cancellation, dual mic noise cancellation for calls, a transparency mode to better hear your environment, and a 10mm Hi-Fi Bass Boost driver for immersive sound.

Lastly, those looking for a truly budget smartphone can get the realme C11 2021 for only P4,190. The C11 is dual-SIM and packs a powerful Helio G35 gaming processor, providing endless fun for everyone with its massive 5000mAh battery.

Shop the best in tech for less at Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival

Blazing fast 5G mobile internet is the future, and users looking for a budget smartphone that can let you experience those amazing speeds will do well with the realme 8 5G (4GB+128GB), which brings the 5G experience to you easily, available for only P9,840, from its original price of P10,990. On top of its 5G capability from its Dimensity 700 5G Processor, it’s also got a 48MP main camera, expandable memory up to 1TB, and a long-lasting 5000mAh battery for all your mobile needs. Meanwhile, the realme C11 2021 is also available on realme’s official store on Shopee for only P3,490 from its original price of P4,990.

realme's wireless music offerings are also looking quite tempting, as the realme Buds Q2 and realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker are available on Shopee at an amazingly affordable price of P840 and P590, respectively. The realme Buds Q2 connects instantly to your phone and lasts for 20 hours, plus it’s also got a 10mm Bass Boost Driver for the perfect sound, while the Pocket Bluetooth Speaker packs six hours of playback time and IPX5 water resistance for a fun time anywhere. As for accessories, the amazing realme Power Bank 2i is also available on Shopee for only P440, down from its original price of P990. The 10000mAh Power Bank boasts 12W two-way Quick Charge for all your USB-capable devices, and two slots to charge two devices at the same time.

Get all of these great deals and more via the realme Official Store on Lazada and Shopee during their 10.10 big brands sales on October 10 for Shopee, and October 10 to 14 for Lazada! Daring to take the leap and getting the realme device you want has never been more affordable.

For more info, updates, and other surprises, be sure to follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. #realmePH

Globe keeps Bayanihan spirit alive, allows customers to support distance learning

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As Christmas approaches, Globe aims to reignite the Bayanihan spirit among Filipinos -- allowing customers to contribute to its nation-building efforts through Globe Rewards.

Inspired by Globe’s most iconic prefix, 0917, the company dedicated the month of September to show its love and gratitude for customers by providing them with a platform to share their blessings with communities in need of support.

“Supporting communities to access basic needs during a pandemic or a disaster is a fundamental aspect of nation-building. Globe activates its ecosystem and provides channels to its customers to contribute to advocacies and respond to the urgent needs of our kababayans,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications.

Using Globe Rewards, Globe customers can donate to Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI) to support public schools, teachers, and students with connectivity tools for the distance learning setup.

Through AFI, Globe has been helping the Department of Education (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela program, which pivoted to providing digital solutions to help teachers and students attend classes virtually.

Enabling the Philippine education sector through accessible internet and technology

Crisanto also highlighted how “Globe has been an enabler of e-learning” through the platforms and programs they’ve launched, including free data access to DepEd Commons and the Globe e-Library web-platform and mobile app.

With these, students and teachers are now able to upload and consume learning materials, as well as access age-appropriate and engaging e-books and e-learning videos on their devices.

Likewise, Globe has provided Ayala Foundation close to P10 million worth of connectivity tools such as preloaded SIMs, Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi Kits under the WiFi2Teach program, and monetary donations benefiting over 11,900 students and teachers.

Globe and TM customers have also supported through Globe Rewards and donated a total of P2.2 million from September 2020 to Q2 of 2021 - P1.15 million of which went to Brigada Eskwela; helping 221,123 students and 5,649 teachers. The remaining P1.05 million went to disaster response, benefiting 30,000 families or 150,000 individuals in 8 provinces across 7 regions.

Through Global Filipino Teachers (GFT) webinars, Globe continues to train educators on digital literacy, parental support on digital learning, responsible online behavior, effective 21st-century approaches to early language literacy, and psychological first aid. GFT recently partnered with DepEd – Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Services for a 14-session webinar series on mental wellness.

Globe strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 4 for quality education and UN SDG No. 9 for industry, innovation, and infrastructure. It is also committed to upholding the United Nations Global Compact principles and contributing to 10 UN SDGs.

To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

10 Exciting Things to Look Forward to at 10.10 Brands Festival, Shopee’s Biggest Brands Sale of the Year

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Get ready for performances from K-Pop group ITZY, the biggest deals and giveaways from your favorite brands, and more

Whether we realize it or not, most of us tend to be brand loyalists whenever we go shopping on or offline. Once we find certain brands we like, we stick to them.

Brand sukis, don’t miss out on the biggest deals from your favorite brands at the 10.10 Brands Festival, Shopee’s biggest brands sale of the year. Aside from big discounts, you can also enjoy branded giveaways, exclusive deals, and the best entertainment on Shopee. Check out this handy guide for all the things you can look forward to at Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival:

1. Deals and discounts from trusted brands

At the 10.10 Brands Festival, expect the biggest discounts from all your favorite brands across categories such as electronics, personal care, home and living, groceries, beauty, and more. Look for your go-to brands in the photo below:

2. Free shipping with no minimum spend

Shopping feels more fun when you don’t have to worry about additional charges. This October 10, enjoy shopping from all your favorite brands minus the shipping fees.

3. ₱1,000 brand vouchers

Going on a shopping spree? Don’t forget to claim vouchers for more discounts. Check your favorite brands’ Shopee pages until October 10 for a chance to grab daily discount vouchers worth up to ₱1,000 off.

4. Big brand giveaways

Who doesn’t love freebies? Over 80 lucky winners can win ₱430,000 worth of giveaways, such as personal care items, electronics, and appliances, from over 30 participating brands. All you have to do is follow the featured brands of the day until October 10. Check out the giveaway schedule here: https://shopee.ph/m/big-brand-giveaways.

5. Easy shopping guides: Add to Cart Top 100 Deals and Kim Chiu’s picks

Excited by all the awesome deals at the 10.10 Brands Festival, but can’t quite decide which ones to snap up? Check out Shopee’s Add to Cart Top 100 Deals for a quick roundup of all the best items you shouldn’t miss out on: https://shopee.ph/m/top100.

Shopee's newest brand ambassador, Kim Chiu, also shares a few product recommendations from the 10.10 Brands Festival. After all, she’s not just one of the most popular entertainers of her generation—with her passion for shopping, she’s also something of a tastemaker. Here are Kim’s top picks:

6. An exclusive performance from popular K-Pop act ITZY

MIDZY, tune in to Shopee Live this October 10, 10:00-11:00 PM, to catch exciting performances from K-Pop girl group ITZY! You can also enjoy a pre-show featuring K-variety-inspired content, official ITZY merchandise, and a signed giveaway.

7. A chance to win 1,000 coins with the #10BrandFaves contest

This October 9-10, download the #10BrandFaves template from the Shopee Feed, fill it in with 10 of your favorite Shopee Mall brands, and post it on your Feed with the hashtag #10BrandFaves for a chance to win 1,000 Shopee coins.

8. An opportunity to win ₱10,000 worth of ShopeePay credits with 10.10 Brand Budols contest

Want to splurge on your favorite brands? Join the 10.10 Brand Budols contest for a chance to win ₱10,000 worth of ShopeePay credits. To participate, take screenshots of branded product listings on your wishlist and post them on your Shopee Feed with the hashtag #1010BrandBudols and 10.10 Feed stickers.

9. And an extra chance to win free money

You can also win ₱100 worth of free money in the form of ShopeePay credits. If you’ve never made a purchase from Shopee before, just activate your ShopeePay wallet, sign up at this link, and verify your account until October 12 to become eligible for the promo. If you’re an existing user, just follow the same steps and make a purchase worth at least ₱100 using ShopeePay within the promo period.

10. More exclusive perks with ShopeePay

For more exclusive perks at the 10.10 Brands Festival, go cashless when you buy load, pay bills, and scan to pay with ShopeePay at thousands of merchants nationwide. Get up to 50% discount on mobile load. Pay bills and get up to 50% cashback from Meralco, Maynilad, Globe, Smart, and over 60 partner billers. Lastly, enjoy ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Potato Corner, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Moonleaf, Seaoil, and more partner merchants.

Make sure to activate and top up your ShopeePay wallet through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to enjoy a safe and rewarding payment experience at the 10.10 Brands Festival.

For more deals from your favorite brands, visit https://shopee.ph/m/10-10.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.