OCEAN 16 to pave collaboration towards Industry 4.0
Companies join tech experts and
changemakers in leading digital revolution
Breakthroughs
in technology are fundamentally transforming whole systems of production,
management, and governance to aid societies overcome challenges from business
and energy, to transportation and climate change.
Called the
“Fourth Industrial Revolution” or “Industry 4.0,” this trend presents an
opportunity for the Philippines not only to keep up with more advanced nations,
but also solve urgent problems plaguing the country.
“This year
in Davos, we talked about the Fourth Industrial Revolution – how high
technology will promote rapid industrialization and how digital can impact
lives for the better,” said Winston Damarillo, a Filipino Young Global Leader
recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) which held its 2016 meeting at
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland in January.
Several
organizations are already working towards supporting Industry 4.0 in the Philippines
by helping companies and government adapt to Big Data, Cloud Computing, and
other digital innovations.
Energy goes digital
With new
demands and advancements disrupting power industry norms, energy giant Meralco
is spearheading discussions on emerging solutions with its annual Technology
and Innovation Summit (MTECH).
Already in
its second year, MTECH brings in fresh insights and experiences from global
technology companies to help inform the local energy industry and pave the way
for smarter utilities. This year, the summit revolved around creating
intelligent customer-centered solutions that enhance human lives.
Alongside
the discussions, Meralco implemented its Automated Distribution Management
System (ADMS) this year to digitize the electrical grid and automate power
distribution in the event of an outage.
ADMS is part
of the company’s efforts to transform the business, enabling it to support
alternative forms of energy like wind and solar, as well as digital trends such
as Big Data and Cloud.
Empowering MSMEs
Digital
technology is no longer the privilege of large corporations. Through PLDT SME
Nation, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as well as startups
can leverage business-enabling solutions through hardware, broadband connectivity,
and mobile devices to gain competitive advantage.
One such
solution is the Smart Tracker which enables business owners to monitor their
vehicles or field force personnel in real time to ensure operational
productivity and security. Smart Tracker is part of a suite of
industry-specific enterprise tools called Smart Logistics Solutions that
include fleet management, e-ticketing systems, and digital proof of delivery.
This year,
PLDT SME led a series of road shows to promote disruptive technologies for
business. These forums served as avenues where aspiring entrepreneurs can learn
from businesses that found success in their respective industries through
available digital solutions.
Next steps for PH
Disruptive
and transformative technologies show promise in fostering productivity,
cost-efficiency, and sustainability across many sectors, but adoption has been
slow.
To promote
Industry 4.0, top executives from Meralco, PLDT SME, Landbank, BDO,
Hortonworks, and NEC Philippines will present along with other young Filipino
luminaries and change makers at the Open Collaboration with East Asia New
Champions Summit 2016 (OCEAN 16) in Bohol.
OCEAN is a
biennial gathering where global leaders discuss how to better shape the future.
Organized by the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, the upcoming event
will impart insights from Davos 2016 as well as introduce a roadmap for
“Digital Bohol” that will serve as a guide for local government units in
harnessing smart technology.
Senator Bam
Aquino, a co-chair of OCEAN 16, believes that “government support is important
to unlocking the potential for technological innovation. That is why we are
pushing for the Innovative Startup Act, so that we can boost our digital
startup community.”
“Bohol will
be a whole new experience. It’s a microcosm of what we want to achieve for the
theme of this year’s OCEAN,” said Damarillo, who is also a co-chair of OCEAN
16. “Technology will help Filipinos everywhere tap into their creativity, come
together to share resources, and include more and more people into the economy
and the conversation that is now taking place online. Technology can help us be
who we are, but better."
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