Acer Unveils “Conscious Technology” Vision to Help Tackle Climate Change

“We must speed up the adoption of renewable energy to fight climate change caused by global warming. In 2022, the Acer Group reached 44% of renewable electricity usage. To reach our goal of 100%, solar and wind power utilization in energy storage technology will be the key. We are taking decisive actions that advocate circular economies and providing solutions that minimize the negative impacts on our environment.” ~Jason Chen, Acer Chairman and CEO

Acer Chairman and CEO Jason Chen

Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) unveiled today, at a press conference in Dubai, its “Conscious Technology” vision for technology designed and made with consideration for the future. It also shared its ongoing climate efforts, while a showcase of two new energy storage solutions and a climate exhibition featuring technology and product concepts were made open to the public.

Acer has joined the RE100 initiative and committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2035. It has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. As one of the world’s top ICT companies, Acer seeks to amplify positive impacts on the environment through united actions; 60% of its critical suppliers have committed to RE100 or set science-based carbon reduction targets (SBT). Acer has set a goal to use 20-30% post-consumer recycled plastic in its computer and monitors by 2025, for which 17% use was achieved in 2022.

Some of the efforts that Acer shared at the event include its Vero line of products made with a high percentage of recycled materials, the Project Humanity initiative that educates and unites its employees around the world to take greener actions, and the Earthion platform that further brings together its supply chain partners including their employees to tackle environmental challenges through innovative and integrated solutions. Reducing Acer’s sea logistics emissions with biofuel and researching sustainable packaging materials with manufacturing partners are some of the initiatives under Earthion.

As part of its net-zero commitment, Acer is expanding its presence in the energy storage industry, offering solutions across the supply chain, from household to industrial use, manufacturing to application, and front-of to behind-the-meter solutions to contribute to the energy transition. With its investment in battery cell technologies, the company unveiled new energy storage solutions that extends its portfolio.

The exhibition, themed “Conscious Technology for a Brighter Tomorrow,” speaks of Acer’s ongoing climate efforts and the technology designed and made with consideration for the future. Showcased at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, the exhibition highlights products and services under four lifestyle concepts:

●  Concept for Working – An on-demand subscription service to Acer’s vast product portfolio with subscription package upgrades, services and repairs that can be made available with the click of a button. Customers can actively become part of a system that stretches the life of a digital device, lessening the use of new resources.

● Concept for Learning – Computer hardware and software that help schools reduce their carbon footprint. Students can learn in a climate positive environment using refurbished laptops along with tools to enable conscious use.

● Concept for Moving – A network of mobility stations with charging hubs, nimble e-bikes and e-scooters available to ease journeys, along with tools such as data-informed urban planning and prediction of micro-mobility infrastructure, helping to increase transportation access for more people and support infrastructure planning within smart cities.

● Concept for Living – A hyper-compatible system with a mobile app that enables the use of both existing and new smart appliances to make homes more climate resilient. The app lets users manage their energy consumption more efficiently and increase visibility on the energy distribution of appliances.

The exhibition is open to the public from December 7-12 at 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., at Alserkal Avenue, the arts center of Dubai, where visitors can learn more about Acer’s environmental commitments and solutions, and new concepts for sustainable living.

 

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer's 7,700 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

SM Malls in CAMANAVA Bring Christmas Joy to Unsung Street Heroes

Street sweepers, garbage collectors, and pedicab drivers' routines took an extraordinary turn when SM Malls in Valenzuela, Sangandaan, and Grand Central, including SM Savemore Malabon, orchestrated a heartwarming surprise for these essential community workers.

These essential street workers, whose work contributions often go unnoticed in the daily hustle and bustle, received a special Christmas treat from SM. Christmas packs, brimming with essential items and delightful goodies, were distributed across various barangays in the CAMANAVA area. The initiative not only aimed to spread Christmas joy but also to recognize and appreciate the dedicated individuals who contribute tirelessly to the cleanliness and functionality of the cities.

SM City Grand Central took the lead by distributing a total of 400 Christmas cheers to pedicab drivers and other transport groups in Barangay 35, Maypajo, Caloocan. Meanwhile, SM Center Sangandaan and SM Savemore Malabon added to the festive spirit by generously handing out 190 and 120 Christmas Cheers to street clearing personnel and jeepney drivers in Malabon, Navotas, and Caloocan. SM City Valenzuela also extended the Christmas joy by distributing 190 Christmas packs to essential street workers residing in Karuhatan, Valenzuela.

A joint project of SM Foundation Inc. and SM Supermalls, SM Christmas Cheers aims to give love and happiness to the communities the mall serves. This heartwarming event was also made possible through the collaborative efforts of SM Cares, SM affiliates, and dedicated SM volunteers.

As the holiday spirit continues to thrive, SM City Grand Central and SM Center Sangandaan will spread more joy by conducting rounds of gift-giving for underprivileged children at the Tahanang Mapagkalinga Social Development Center on December 19, 2023.

Transforming Banks in the Philippines for a Digital Future Through Coexistence

“Embracing cutting-edge technology is a clear imperative for banks seeking to thrive in the digital era. The adoption of a modern core banking system and a comprehensive infrastructure overhaul necessitates the strategic concept of coexistence, which proves to be a highly effective path to success. Nevertheless, meticulous planning for coexistence becomes increasingly critical as the scale of the bank expands." ~Aman Sud, Chief Growth Officer, ASEAN, Publicis Sapient

The Philippines' financial services sector is on the brink of a significant change, driven by the rapid shift to digital processes and the embrace of open finance, as stated by the Central Bank of the Philippines. One of the central bank's objectives for the current year is to achieve a 50% digitalization rate for retail payments and to facilitate the formal financial system onboarding of 70% of adult Filipinos.

 

With nearly universal mobile penetration and three-quarters of the population with access to the internet, the Philippines’ young and tech-savvy consumer base is driving a surge in demand for financial services.

 

Alongside factors such as a rapidly growing adult population, ongoing regulatory support in promoting financial inclusion, and the introduction of new digital technologies, the stage is being set for accelerated growth. Philippines banks can now move away from legacy infrastructure that constrains innovation and prevents them from providing the real-time, personalized banking products and experiences that customers have come to expect.

 

Each bank will have its own unique and complex data landscapes, so there is no one-size-fits-all model when it comes to coexistence. Here are some common lessons that banks’ IT and delivery teams can keep in mind on their coexistence journey.

 

#1: Embrace coexistence and set up the right team for the job.

Recognize coexistence and actively plan for it during your transition state or states.

Set up a central team of experts to ensure comprehensive planning and decision-making. This may be distinct and separate from the business and technical teams that define the target state operating model and architecture. This central team will lay the required implementation path, working through each challenge and finding answers for the coexistence situations as they arise.

 

Having the appropriate senior sponsorship to smooth the working process across the many teams involved is necessary to keep the program and its stakeholders aligned while moving forward with a holistic change-management strategy.

 

#2: Use technology to better support coexistence

Gone are the days of stitching together a manual process which would inevitably place additional pressure on operations colleagues. Instead, utilize the program’s target architecture to enable technology-centered coexistence. Banks can be safe knowing that any interim builds can more easily be changed as you transition from one state to another with a more loosely coupled architecture. For example, a dedicated service could be stood up to serve as the ‘control center’ for managing coexistence indicators across various systems of record.

 

#3: Investing tactically in legacy can help but remember to plan for legacy decommissioning.

Changes to the source system or data are needed to enable a successful transformation. For example, additional flags or tags may be required on legacy accounts to indicate which have been migrated. Plan these changes early with the teams supporting the legacy core to ensure that things go smoothly. Equally important is that there are concrete steps in place within the migration plan to decommission the legacy estate, to ensure stakeholder buy-in on the journey, and to recognize the full benefits of the core modernization program.

 

On their way to a new digital core, banks can position themselves to embrace the concept of coexistence by adopting the right tools, adopting a well-planned approach, and adopting a strategic attitude. In the near future, the banks that are successful in this modernization path will become the leaders.

 

Learn more about how Philippines banks can succeed in their core banking migration efforts here.

 

ABOUT PUBLICIS SAPIENT

Publicis Sapient is a digital business transformation company. We partner with global organizations to help them create and sustain competitive advantage in a world that is increasingly digital. We operate through our expert SPEED – Strategy, Product, Experience, Engineering and Data & AI – capabilities which, combined with our culture of curiosity and deep industry knowledge, enable us to deliver meaningful impact to our clients’ businesses through reimagining the products and experiences their customers truly value. Our agile, data-driven approach equips our clients’ businesses for change, making digital the core of how they think and what they do. Publicis Sapient is the digital business transformation hub of Publicis Groupe with 20,000 people and over 50 offices worldwide. For more information, visit publicissapient.com. 

TCL introduces the Future of Gaming with the C755 'Ultra Game Master' QD-Mini LED TV

TCL introduces the Future of Gaming with the C755 'Ultra Game Master' QD-Mini LED TV

The TCL C755 takes your gaming experience to extraordinary heights, breaking barriers with its astonishingly vivid visuals, lifelike colors, and ultra-high contrast ratio. Aptly named the Ultra Game Master MiniLED Gaming TV, this exceptional TV boasts of precise light control and dimming zones across the screen, ensuring superior picture quality, color precision, and gaming features.

 

Crafted by TCL, a leading consumer electronics brand and one of the world's top two TV brands, the QD-Mini LED in the C755 introduces higher peak brightness, a wider color gamut, a larger screen size, and an extended lifespan. With over 1,344 zones, the full array of local dimming corrects backlight and image balance, revealing more light and shadow details.

 

Utilizing Quantum Dot technology, the C755 showcases over a billion hues, expanding color volume by up to 96% per the DCI-P3 standard. Thanks to HDR 1600 nits, peak brightness ensures vivid visuals in various lighting conditions, even in daylight.

 

The AiPQ Processor 3.0 is the visual powerhouse behind the C755, reproducing vibrant colors, excellent contrast, and crystal clarity akin to the natural world, ensuring more detailed images.

 

Gaming reaches new heights with Game Master 2.0 technology. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro eliminates choppy gameplay, guaranteeing fluid, artifact-free performance, while HDMI 2.1*4 supports higher resolutions and frame rates. Features like Aiming Aid, variable refresh rate @144Hz, and advanced display/audio tech elevate the gaming experience to meet speed demands.

 

ONKYO’s 2.0 CH 50W Hi-Fi adds another layer to the experience, delivering captivating stereo sound and thunderous bass. Dolby Atmos provides unprecedented depth and clarity, while DTS VIRTUAL:X enhances sound immersion and realism.

 

Embark on this immersive journey with the new TCL C755 Ultra Game Master, available at Php 53,995 for 55”, Php 67,995 for 65”, Php 99,995 for 75”, and Php 249,995 for 98” at all TCL authorized dealers. Prices may vary per dealer.

 

For more information about the TCL C755 Ultra Game Master, visit TCL’s official Facebook page or visit the TCL website at https://www.tcl.com/ph/en.

 

 

 

About TCL Philippines:

TCL Electronics (HKG:1070) is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and a leading player in the global TV industry. Founded in 1981, it now operates in over 160 markets globally. TCL specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio, and smart home appliances. Visit the TCL home page at https://www.tcl.com/ph/en. 

Felip to join AEGIS and Jose Mari Chan for a holiday-themed concert

“Felip was a unanimous pick because he is from Cagayan De Oro (CDO), and his music resonates with AEGIS on a personal level. Some of the members are from CDO as well. We really are in awe with how he integrates Bisaya in his lyrics, and how he exudes confidence in his performance.” ~one of the producers explained

P-Pop soloist FELIP is the latest addition to AEGIS: The Christmas Bonus Concert, happening at The Theatre at Solaire in Paranaque City, Metro Manila, on December 20, 2023, from 8:00 p.m. onwards.

The promising newcomer, also popularly known as Ken to the legion of SB19 fans all over the world, will be joining Diamond-awardee balladeer Jose Mari Chan and the Manila String Machine for the year-ender event featuring pop-rock royalty AEGIS, who will be hitting the concert stage with their career-spanning hits.

Just recently, Felip released a cover of “Moving Closer” as part of Warner Music Philippines’ 30^th Anniversary celebration. He also represented the Philippines at the Music Matters in Singapore a few months ago. The edgy crossover act is also rumored to perform a special number that will surely rock The Theatre at Solaire.

During the press conference held last November 20, 2023, AEGIS was asked about the current generation of artists that they admire, and look forward to doing a collaboration with. Without hesitation, the power ballad band mentioned SB19 as the artist whose journey they relate the most. They even gamely danced to the P-Pop group’s hit single “Gento” in one of their TikTok posts.

Tickets to AEGIS: The Christmas Bonus Concert are available at Ticketworld outlets nationwide and on their official website. SSVIP ticketholders are entitled for a Meet and Greet (M&G) session after the concert.

AEGIS: The Christmas Bonus Concert is presented by True Creators Studio, Upplause Events, and Solaire Resort Entertainment City; and co-presented by Katinko, in partnership with GNN Pop.

Mang Inasal marks 20th Anniversary with a Grand back-to-back Blowout

"Our 20th anniversary celebration is a tribute to all our customers who have been part of our many milestones and supported us over the past 20 years. Let us enjoy the Ihaw-Sarap food and Unli-Saya experience which we will continue to serve everyone in the next 20 years." ~Mike V. Castro, Mang Inasal President

Mang Inasal, the Philippines' Grill Expert, will celebrate its 20 years with special treats to its customers.

On December 12, Mang Inasal will offer its customers nationwide a one-day AnniverSAYA Blowout with Chicken Inasal Large Paa or Pecho with rice for only ₱99. Enjoy savings of up to P52!

The AnniverSAYA Blowout comes two days after #MangInasalAt20 AnniverSAYA celebration at the Main Mall Atrium of Robinsons Place Manila. Mang Inasal endorsers, Coco Martin, Dimples Romana, and Jane De Leon will topbill the Dec. 10 event. There will be free Extra Creamy Halo-Halo and Mang Inasal Palabok, Game Booths, and Photobooth from 2PM to 4PM. During the main event at 4PM, an AnniverSAYA raffle is in store for attendees with grand prizes like iPhone 14, Samsung 50” Smart TV, iPad 10th Gen and ₱5,000-worth of Mang Inasal Gift Certificates.

 

Want more Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit www.manginasal.com for the latest news, https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph for delivery deals, and follow Mang Inasal on social media for more Ihaw-Sarap and Unli-Saya updates!

Prestiz Home Appliances: Elevating Moms' Year-Round Journey with Convenience

During the festive season, it's an opportunity to convey appreciation and present our dear ones with tokens that mirror our gratitude for their enduring love and commitment. For mothers who tirelessly look after their families, there's no superior method to honor their love than by providing the gift of ease. Prestiz, a reliable brand in home appliances, presents a variety of washing machines crafted to simplify a mom's life throughout the entire year.

 

In the whirlwind of a mom's year-round lifestyle, Prestiz understands the importance of providing washing machines that seamlessly integrate into their daily routines. Consider the Automatic Washing Machine (WMA-B480TS), a true time-saver with its fully automatic features. This machine is a game-changer for busy moms, especially during the festive Christmas season when time is of the essence.

With its One-Touch technology, you can select specific washing cycles, adjust settings, and initiate the washing process quickly and easily. Its Advanced Power Spin Dry Technology ensures that laundry is efficiently done, leaving more time for holiday preparations and cherished family moments.

 

For the environmentally conscious moms, the Single Tub Washing Machine (WM-B290TS) and (AWM-7SB62) are ideal choices, boasting Eco-Soak Wash features that not only cater to sustainability but also align with the spirit of giving during Christmas. These machines offer a guilt-free laundry experience, allowing moms to care for their families and the planet simultaneously.

 

On the other hand, the Dryer (WM-B165TD) and (AWM-65DT65) provide the convenience of quick and efficient drying, sparing moms the wait and worry during the colder holiday season. The Super Quiet Spin and Power Spin Motor make these dryers perfect for households where a tranquil environment is essential, enhancing the overall comfort of a home during Christmas celebrations.

 

For those who appreciate a hands-on approach, the Twin Tub Manual Washing Machine (AWM-7TB70) offers a more involved yet efficient laundry experience. This option is tailored for moms who find joy in actively participating in household tasks, even amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations.

 

Prestiz offers a diverse range of washing machines to cater to the varying needs and preferences of moms throughout the year. Whether it's the automatic convenience, eco-friendly features, quick drying options, or hands-on approach, Prestiz understands that the perfect washing machine is not just a household appliance but a valuable ally in a mom's year-round journey, ensuring that the Christmas season is spent making memories rather than on tedious laundry tasks.

 

Prestiz takes pride in its extensive service network, with over 163 nationwide service centers as of August 2023. This commitment to customer support ensures that moms can rely on timely assistance if any issues arise. Notably, Prestiz has gained the trust of celebrities like Janeena Chan, Shaira Diaz, and Ken Chan, further attesting to the brand's reliability and performance.

 

In addition to the advanced features and stellar customer support, Prestiz makes it easy for customers to file service repair reports through its user-friendly website, www.prestiztv.com. This user-centric approach ensures that moms can quickly address any concerns, allowing them to enjoy the convenience of Prestiz appliances without any hassle.

 

This holiday season, celebrate the love and hard work of moms by choosing Prestiz – a brand that understands the value of convenience and reliability in making their lives better all year round.