IP-Converge partners with Appcore (US) to bring new Cloud offering to PH business

Internet data center operator and cloud services provider IP-Converge, recently announced its partnership with US-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) company Appcore, to deliver cloud hosting services in the country and the region out of its telco-grade, carrier-neutral data center facility.

The solution is a secure, virtual facility that provides IT departments with the hosted environment required to develop and run proprietary or licensed business applications. It incorporates hardware, software, networking, and support into a single integrated system providing Infrastructure, Platform, and Software as-a-Service — the first of its kind in the Philippines.

 

Leading IT firm offers protection against the worst cyber attacks

In photo are (L-R): Rene Huergas – IP-Converge President; Maricar Burgos – IP-Converge AVP for Corporate Sales, Managed Data Services; Oliver Kwan, Prolexic Vice President of Sales – Asia; and Percival delos Reyes, IP-Converge Senior Vice President for Managed Data Services

In the wake of several incidents of hacking against high profile websites in the Philippines recently, IP Converge Data Center, Inc. (PSE: ‘CLOUD’), the country’s first and only publicly listed Internet data center and cloud services provider, offers the best available solution to cyber attacks.

IP-Converge offers the world’s most advanced cloud-based Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) mitigation services through its partnership with US-based Prolexic Technologies, the world’s pioneer and leading solutions specialist for the mitigation of DDoS attacks.

 

Leading non-life insurance firm goes Google with IP-Converge

With its heavy reliance on IT systems to run its daily business processes, MAPFRE Insular brings its IT savvy operations up a notch by going Google. The company recently signed up with IP-Converge, the country’s first and only publicly listed Internet data center and cloud services provider, for Google’s suite of web-based office applications known as Google Apps for Business.

As the largest Google Enterprise Partner in the Philippines, IP-Converge provides licenses and implementation services for various Google Enterprise products including Google Apps, Postini Services, and Google Maps and Search. The company received training, support and deployment services from Google, as well as access to application programming interfaces (APIs) for integrating Google Apps into customers’ business operations.

 

IP-Converge launches ‘future proof’ fiber optic technology at Arya Residences

(L-R): IP-Converge President Rene Huergas, IP-Converge Deputy Chairman Roger Stone, ArthaLand President & CEO Angela de Villa-Lacson, IP-Converge and ArthaLand Chairman Jaime C. Gonzalez, and ArthaLand VP for Project and Business Development Ninalyn S. Cordero.

Chairman of IP Converge Data Center, Inc. and ArthaLand Corporation Jaime C. Gonzalez led the launch of the future proof fiber optic technology at Arya Residences, ArthaLand Corporation’s world-class development in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, Metro Manila. Arya Residences is the first residential building registered under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program to built to achieve Gold certification.

The fiber optic line to be installed at Arya Residences will directly link the towers to IP-Converge’s state-of-the-art Internet data center located also at the Bonifacio Global City. This digital infrastructure allows seamless triple play technology that provides residents access to hi-speed voice, video and data services all from a single broadband connection and single service provider, IP-Converge.

 

Magsaysay Transport and Logistics moves to the Cloud with Salesforce CRM

(L-R) Bobby Aquino, Strategic Marketing & CRM Mgr, Magsaysay Transport & Logistics; Doris Magsaysay Ho, President & CEO, Magsaysay; Rene Huergas, President IP-Converge; and Zakir Ahmed, Regional Vice President, Salesforce.com

Magsaysay Transport and Logistics Corporation (MTLC), a subsidiary of Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, recently signed an agreement with IP Converge Data Center, Inc. (IP-Converge) for its subscription to Salesforce.com Customer Relationship Management (CRM), world-leading cloud-based CRM solution for the “social enterprise”.

IP-Converge says today’s business operations require tools that allow employees to collaborate and share information in real time – similar to popular social networking websites and applications. This way, business applications are easier to learn and are more engaging, giving companies a more dynamic and social business environment, which results in increased productivity in the workplace.

 

DBM joins the Cloud revolution, partners with IP-Converge for Google Apps

In photo are (L-R): Mr. Vinzon R. Manansala, Division Chief - Systems Development & Maintenance Division, Department of Budget and Management; Usec. Richard E. Moya, Undersecretary/Chief Information Officer, Department of Budget and Management; Mr. Reynaldo R. Huergas, President, IP-Converge; and Mr. Hernand A. Hermida, VP for Service Delivery – Business Solutions Group, IP-Converge

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), a government agency responsible for the efficient and proper management of government funds, has recently partnered with IPConverge Data Center, Inc., the country’s first and only publicly listed Internet data center and cloud services provider, for Google Apps for Business — cloud-based email and office productivity tools from the global Internet search giant.

“Through our partnership with IP-Converge, we wish to join several businesses and government agencies in taking advantage of the Cloud Age to improve key areas in our operations, most especially document collaboration. The resulting efficiencies will translate to direct, immediate, and sustainable benefits for the Filipino public through well-delivered services,” DBM Undersecretary and Chief Information Officer Bon Moya said.