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Sports and lifestyle brand PUMA opens online store to PH market
Global Sports Brand PUMA has expanded its presence in South East Asia and opened its online store PUMA . com for customers in the Philippines . By opening PUMA . com in the Philippines , the
products to online shopping fans in the Southeast Asian market .
“ eCommerce is simply the easiest way to connect with PUMA fans all around the world . With the launch of this site , PUMA
Another bonus is that the logistics in this area will open in Spring 2022 and will create hundreds of direct and indirect employments . From cart to checkout to enjoying PUMA products at home is now only a click away in the Philippines .
“ Filipinos are such proud , big fans of sports , especially basketball , we even play in slippers on the street ! Sport means a lot to our people . Knowing that everyone can order their favorite PUMA products at any time and anywhere soon is pure joy ,” said PUMA Philippines Country Manager , Paolo Misa .
shopping experiences in SEA too . We are very excited about the launch , and we look forward to introducing more exciting
market ,” says Sanjay Roy , General Manager of PUMA SEA .
The products are locally picked , packed and shipped directly to customers .
To launch PUMA . com , PUMA brought its brand ambassador , LaMelo Ball , to the Philippines fans . Featured at the Tenement Court is LaMelo ’ s mural , handpicked by LaMelo himself from a mural design competition held in the Philippines . This artwork submitted by winner , William Pototoy , takes inspirations from LaMelo ’ s “ Not from Here ” concept .
Source : Mindanao Times
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PLDT Enterprise underscores advantages of IoT deployment in PH businesses
transparency , and security of internet-enabled devices . It is one of the innovations behind smart homes and smart cities , wherein cloud-connected devices are equipped with sensors and processors which can gather and transmit data for automation , remote monitoring and management to empower a more efficient and smarter way of life .
Such technology poses limitless possibilities to different sectors from manufacturing , health care , communications , transportation and logistics , to retail , agriculture , and finance .
PLDT Enterprise , the B2B arm of the country ’ s largest fully integrated telecommunications provider PLDT , highlights the advantages of deploying Internet of Things ( IoT ) technology in overcoming the impacts of the pandemic to local businesses .
Jojo Gendrano , FVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise , said that IoT technology has been increasingly relevant in allowing entrepreneurs to thrive in today ’ s dynamic business landscape , effectively addressing the challenges in the new normal .
“ As we continue to feel the effects of the pandemic , businesses need to be empowered by enabling a truly connected environment where they can overcome the challenges of distance and physical restrictions . We can do that through adopting technologies such as Internet of Things ,” said Gendrano .
IoT technology allows communication between machines through wired and wireless communication channels , enabling full control , visibility ,
“ Internet of Things deployment is much needed especially now when businesses are struggling with mobility and physical restrictions , limited manpower , system security issues , and reduced operations efficiency . Many organizations have been dealing with these , comprising their business productivity . This should not be the case because we can manage these difficulties through the right solutions and right technologies . We believe IoT can help solve these all at once ,” he said .
Recently , PLDT Enterprise launched its newest digital offering called the Internet of Possibilities by PLDT and Smart which aims to open up new possibilities for Internet of Things ( IoT ) applications and deployment among enterprises and consumers in the country .
It is a unified platform for the effective management of connectivity and usage of a multitude of connected IoT devices within enterprises . It seamlessly integrates existing business processes into a common , open platform for data and insights that can be used to open unlimited business growth opportunities to various industries .
Watch how PLDT and Smart ’ s Internet of Possibilities can build tomorrow ’ s smarter communities and cities here : https :// youtu . be / h5nsjRRc5IM
For more information , visit pldtenterprise . com .