Globe harnesses AI, machine learning for enhanced network efficiency, sustainability

Globe has taken a significant leap forward in enhancing network efficiency and sustainability by implementing an innovative energy management system driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) across its wireless access networks.

The move underscores Globe's commitment to reducing energy consumption, lowering operational costs, and contributing to global climate change mitigation efforts.

The company’s wireless access cost-saving solution employs AI and ML technologies to optimize power usage across its base stations, achieving an impressive potential energy saving of 3% to 8%.

By leveraging AI algorithms to accurately forecast network usage and adjust power-saving parameters, Globe has extended energy conservation measures beyond the traditional off-peak periods of 12 a.m. to 6 a.m., enabling around-the-clock efficiency improvements.

Globe strategy chief Nikko Acosta banners AI use in Oxford talk

Globe’s chief strategist recently showcased the company’s strategic use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing business processes amid its expansion into a digital solutions platform in one of the world’s best academic institutions.

Nikko Acosta, Chief Strategy Officer at Globe and President and CEO of its adtech arm Brave Connective Holdings, Inc., addressed a class of business leaders from around the world at the University of Oxford's Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Program.

Other speakers at the event were Alice Tomlinson, Global Marketing Sourcing at the World Federation of Advertisers, and Marina Petrova, Head of GenAI at GMS, who contributed their perspectives on the evolving role of AI in global markets.

Among those in the audience were representatives from multinational giants including AWS, Microsoft, and Meta, focusing on the real-world applications of AI in Globe's operations. His talk resonated with the participants, sparking engaging discussions on the future of AI in global business practices.

OPPO Unveils AI Innovations at Google Cloud Next '24, to Feature Google’s Gemini Models on AI Phones

OPPO and OnePlus teamed up to bring a fresh AI Phone experience to over 10 million users.

OPPO shares four core AI Phone capabilities with global AI innovation pioneers.

OPPO and OnePlus to launch AI features like AI Eraser globally.

As the era of AI Phones officially unfolds, OPPO accelerates its global AI Phone strategic layout following its participation in MWC 2024. Partnering with Google Cloud, OPPO delves further into exploring a fresh AI Phone experience. Multiple AI innovations from OPPO made their debut at the Google Cloud Next '24 conference, alongside the joint announcement with OnePlus to utilize Google's powerful Gemini models.

Globe underscores need for ethical AI at Mapúa MCM Career Fair

Dennis Abella, VP for Operations Systems Support (OSS) Program Delivery at Globe, talks about the importance of ethical AI at the Mapúa MCM Career and Internship Fair.

Amid the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), leading digital solutions platform Globe tackled the need for ethical practices and human oversight over the technology in an insightful discussion with students at the recent Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM) Career and Internship Fair.

Dennis Abella, VP for Operations Systems Support (OSS) Program Delivery at Globe, noted how science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEM) can prepare students for future careers where AI integration is increasingly becoming indispensable.

Globe Group’s Cascadeo embarks on AI centricity in 2024

Globe Group’s Cascadeo is going all out on AI this year, a strategic decision signifying its commitment to remaining at the forefront of an ever-evolving technological landscape to better serve its customers.

Cascadeo leverages more than 17 years of industry experience in cloud engineering and operations to embrace AI, “the single most important invention of our lifetime,” said Founder and Chief Technology Officer Jared Reimer.

"In 2024, we will embark on a transformative journey from being a cloud-centric organization to becoming AI-centric. This is not just a shift in technology but a leap into the future of human civilization. Artificial Intelligence is not just a buzzword or fad - it is the key to unlocking unimaginable possibilities and solving complex problems,” he said.

Globe Group’s Cascadeo champions future of business with AI adoption

Jared Reimer, Cascadeo Founder
and Chief Technology Officer,
says AI is “the biggest
invention of our lifetime.”

Cascadeo, the Globe Group’s elite cloud-managed and professional services company, is at the forefront of pushing for integration of Artificial Intelligence in business operations with cloud as the enabling platform, as the technology continues to radically evolve the way the world works.

Cascadeo's Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Jared Reimer, recently emphasized the significance of these technologies in two insightful podcast interviews.

During his appearance on the Enterprise Podcast Network (EPN), Reimer pointed out the inevitable surge in cloud adoption driven by the complexities and demands of AI.

“You need to be cloud first. You need to be cloud native. You need to build cloud muscle memory and skill, either in-house or with a partner, because that is the foundation for all of the enterprise AI that’s to come,” he said.

This is especially true as AI platforms, particularly generative AI, are built on top of the cloud as its foundation. Cloud migration is an imperative in AI adoption, and a company that fails to do both will be at a major disadvantage.

Store-specific planogram: AI-driven trend that changes retail space planning

In the retail industry, customer expectations are straightforward: they want to easily find the products they need and enjoy a hassle-free shopping experience. If a store falls short in these aspects, it risks losing its place as a preferred shopping destination for customers. That is precisely why the foundation of a great customer experience lies in effective space planning.

Commonly referred to as a planogram, space planning involves optimizing a store's layout and product placement to enhance customer experiences and increase sales. Effective strategies include positioning high-demand and seasonal items near the entrance, ensuring accessibility and visibility in key areas, and adapting layouts based on sales data and customer feedback.

Philippines first to launch Jobstreet by SEEK’s new, innovative AI-powered platform, redefining Filipino’s job and talent search journey

Platform launch is a culmination of three years of work and >A$180M investment  

Philippines is the first in the entire Asia region to launch the new platform, which will roll out to the rest of the markets by early 2024

The new Jobstreet now leverages SEEK’s cutting-edge AI technology to offer better job matches, experiences and insights for Filipino talent and employers

Jobstreet by SEEK redefines the way talent and employers connect following the transformation of its employment platform in the Philippines. The completely new platform now uses its parent company SEEK’s world-class artificial intelligence (AI) technology to offer better job matches, new experiences and deeper insights for both Filipino talent and employers. SEEK is an Australian Securities Exchange listed company (ASX: SEK) with a portfolio of online employment marketplaces operating across Asia Pacific and Latin America.  

Globe’s next-gen leaders delve into AI and humanity at International Design Conference

Globe’s next generation leaders shared invaluable insights on the blend of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the human experience at the 7th International Design Conference, an event that marked the 50th anniversary of the Design Center of the Philippines.

Returning with more disruptive design concepts and an immersive environment that encouraged attendees to rethink limits, the two-day conference, held in cooperation with Globe, unveiled the evolving landscape and transformative potential of design.

Google deepens commitment to help build a Digital Philippines with no-cost AI skilling courses, AI Startups Cloud Program, and new Google Career Certificates

As part of its ongoing commitment to help build a Digital Philippines, Google announced today the availability of no-cost generative AI skills development courses, the Google for AI Startups Cloud Program, and three new Google Career Certificates.

Nurturing skills and supporting startups for the AI economy

To make career paths in generative AI more accessible to individuals, Google Cloud has launched generative AI skills development courses available at no cost under its Cloud Skills Boost Program. This learning path helps people understand a wide range of topics including Introduction to Generative AI, Large Language Models, Responsible AI and more. Filipinos can now seize the opportunity to build and demonstrate their proficiency in in-demand AI skills to prospective employers.

Ber Months' Boom: How AI Optimizes Retail Strategies

In Filipino culture, the anticipation and excitement for the holiday season start early. The 'Ber months"—September to December—are traditionally associated with the festive spirit of the holidays. Monthly sales surge during this time, peaking on repeating dates like 9.9, 10.10, 11.11, and 12.12. These specific dates, like 9.9 (September 9th), have emerged as major online shopping events, much like Black Friday in Western countries. Brands often roll out early holiday campaigns, discounts, and special product releases to capitalize on this festive spirit. 

Homeqube revolutionizes e-commerce for home value chain with gamified bidding experience

Homeqube, a blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered e-commerce platform for real estate, is pioneering a new frontier in the home value chain by integrating a gamified bidding experience for both buyers and sellers in its platform.

Homeqube CEO Jose Paolo Calma highlights the platform's unique approach: "Our game is centered on bidding. It's a genuine bid for a deal, whether that's for the duration of a stay in a home or for buying specific homebuilding materials. Players can lay out their needs and bid based on their set requirements or specifications."

Instructure and Khan Academy Announce Partnership to Enhance Teaching and Learning With Khanmigo, the AI Tool for Education

Combined Canvas, Khanmigo solution to save educators time with AI-powered lesson planning, grading tools and improved student writing outcomes

Today, Instructure and Khan Academy announced a  partnership that brings together Instructure’s market-leading learning management system, Canvas, the anchor of the Instructure Learning Platform, and Khan Academy’s AI-powered student tutor and teaching assistant, Khanmigo. This integrated solution will put the transformative power of generative AI into the hands of students and educators using the Canvas learning environment. 

RELEX Solutions enhances workforce productivity with RELEX-GPT

Underscoring their commitment to innovation for efficiency, RELEX Solutions rolls out RELEX-GPT to customers 

RELEX Solutions, a leader in supply chain and retail optimization solutions, has developed a new AI tool, RELEX-GPT, leveraging the same AI models as ChatGPT, but in a secure enterprise setting, and with access to RELEX’s rich proprietary knowledge base. This initiative underscores RELEX Solutions’ commitment to harnessing innovation for efficiency.

Construction expert launches ‘Homeqube’ blockchain and AI-powered homebuilding platform

Hailing from a famed Filipino family of architects and contractors, Jose Paolo “JP” Calma, former CEO of the Multi-Development and Construction Corporation (MDCC), has launched Homeqube, a blockchain and AI-powered homebuilding platform that enables users to design their dream homes through its built-in network of architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.

With his extensive background in system architecture and interior construction, Calma's first-hand perspective of the complex issues within the homebuilding industry prompted him to build a decentralized online platform that makes homebuilding accessible to all.

Seven ways tech and AI can help parents raise digitally responsible kids

Kids today have access to information in a way that previous generations never had growing up. The challenge for parents is to help them learn how to be responsible digital citizens.

Thankfully, parents also have access to AI-powered apps and devices that can help them safeguard their kids’ online and real-life safety. Tech and AI can provide valuable, accessible, and round-the-clock assistance in safeguarding their children’s wellbeing.

Here are 7 ways tech and AI can help parents raise digitally responsible kids and make parenting a little easier.

Aboitiz Data Innovation’s AI Summit tackles fraud prevention, transformation of the finance sector in a data-driven world

Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI), the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) arm of the Aboitiz Group, reveals more details of its inaugural AI Summit Philippines (AI Summit PH 2023), happening at the Marriott Grand Ballroom from May 10 to 11, 2023. The two-day summit promises to provide insights from industry leaders and trailblazers as they share actionable use cases of how AI can and has revolutionized the financial services industry while addressing new fraud challenges in this increasingly digital world.

Featuring talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, the AI Summit PH 2023 cuts across three streams: Data Science and Transformation in Financial Services, Powering Smart Cities through Data, and Operationalizing Data Science and AI.

For the first stream, embracing and learning about DSAI technology is key for sustainable growth in the financial services sector to foster economic stability, promote financial inclusion of underserved populations, drive innovation, and redefine value in the industry.

Globe Business and Palo Alto Networks Utilize AI for Cybersecurity

As industries continue to adapt to hybrid work structures, the potential grows for cyber threats to spread across multiple digital spaces used by remote workers. Yet with 91% of Filipinos favoring the work-from-anywhere setup, more and more businesses practicing hybrid work recognize the need to take a proactive approach to their organization’s cybersecurity. With this in mind, Globe Business has dedicated itself to enhancing enterprise cybersecurity by partnering with Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader.

“Globe Business redefines security by offering a formidable, end-to-end, and easy-to-use defense platform to help prevent attacks before they happen. Our partnership with Palo Alto Networks enables us to develop a solution that detects and helps to avoid these possible issues,” shared Francisco “Cocoy” Claravall, Vice President for Partner Ecosystem for Globe Business, Enterprise Group.

SAS and Microsoft partner to further shape the future of analytics and AI

SAS’ AI and analytics more tightly integrate with Microsoft Azure; Microsoft to bring cloud-based SAS industry solutions to its customers

Microsoft Corp. and SAS today announced an extensive technology and go-to-market strategic partnership. The two companies will enable customers to easily run their SAS® workloads in the cloud, expanding their business solutions and unlocking critical value from their digital transformation initiatives. As part of the partnership, the companies will migrate SAS’ analytical products and industry solutions onto Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud provider for the SAS Cloud. SAS’ industry solutions and expertise will also bring added value to Microsoft’s customers across health care, financial services and many other industries. This partnership builds on SAS integrations across Microsoft cloud solutions for Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform and supports the companies’ shared vision to further democratize AI and analytics.