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Top 10 'next wave' cities for BPOs announced
The Science department and the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) announced the top 10 "next wave" cities for business processing and elevated one city as a center of excellence Monday.
The top 10 cities are Baguio, Davao, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Lipa, Metro Bulacan (composed of Baliuag, Calumpit, Malolos, Marilao and Meycauayan), Metro Cavite (Bacoor, Dasmarinas, Cavite, Imus) Metro Laguna (Cabuyao, Calamba, Los Banos, Sta. Rosa, San Pablo) Metro Naga (Naga City and Pili) and Metro Rizal (Antipolo, Binangonan, Cainta, Taytay).
Bacolod City was also elevated to the status of Center of Excellence and joins Metro Manila, Metro Cebu and Metro Clark "as a premier IT-Business Process Management host and high density location.
"These are areas which we believe can spur development of innovation and provide options for expansion for companies," said Science department Information and Communications Technology Office Deputy Executive Director Monchito B. Ibrahim.
The Top 10 next wave cities are announced yearly to highlight areas which cna host new business process outsourcing investors.
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Apple iOS 7 looks set to be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference in June. What do we know about the new operating system so far ?
Apple's iOS platform is loved around the world, but even the most ardent Apple fan couldn't disagree that it needs sprucing up - with the platform essentially looking the same since iOS 4. Thankfully, that looks set to change when Apple unveil iOS 7 at their WWDC in San Francisco in June.
iOS 7 will be totally revamped with Apple putting Jonathan Ive - lead design on most of Apple's hardware - onto the project. This has apparently led to a change in design philosophy and the development of all-new user-interface !
User-Interface
Apple's current user-interface - designed by Scott Forstall - is known and loved by users across the world. However, it's already a good few years old and could do with a major overhaul.
iOS 7 will introduce a new user-interface which is thought to be cleaner than ever and will "flatten" out the whole experience - with the WSJ suggesting it'll have a more "minimalistic" design. It'll totally move away from the old skeuomorphism design - which is when something resembles another material or technique.
iOS 7 will also be fully-optimised to take advantage of today's higher resolution displays. Precise details are thin-on-the-ground, but the Mac team has been brought in to assist development - who have a lot of software design experience.
Application Overhaul
When updating an operating systems' user-interface you also have to give the applications a new lick-of-paint. Apple are apparently doing just that to their core applications - which will be improved visually and get new features.
Applications that currently feature a skeuomorphic design - such as the Notes app which looks like a piece of paper - will be redesigned. With Bloomberg reporting that the Mail and Calendar applications will be totally redesigned - with many thought to be unimpressed by their current guises.
NFC features could also integrated across the platform - with next-gen Apple devices expected to support the contactless payment technology. iOS 7 will make new notifications and messages much clearer to the user - improving on the current drop-down system and adding support for actions (like Android).
Could we also see the minimalistic - and slightly boring - lock-screen jazzed up to bring it more in line with other operating systems ?
New Security !
The recent iOS 6.1 lock-screen hack was embarrassing for Apple , so it wouldn't be at all surprising to see everything changing in iOS 7. Finger-print sensors are long overdue and could this feature be supported in Apple's new operating system ?
Unlikely, but MacWorld have suggested that a new unlock procedure will be introduced. Apple patented a new feature where users are given a random photo from their gallery and have to identify the person pictured. After a number of correct answers they'll get access to their Apple device - which sounds interesting , but will it be secure enough ?
Car-Mode
Apple made a right pigs-ear of their latest Apple Maps software - even going as far as recommending users to download 3rd party solutions - but they are persevering with the software. Infact, iOS 7 is expected to introduce a new mode for use in vehicles !
Navigation will play a huge part in the new car mode - as you'd expect - with Siri also sure to feature prominently.9to5Mac is reporting that Apple have been working closely with car manufacturers to hook-up their devices to vehicles displays - which sounds like a great idea to us.
Potentially , you'd then be able to check your social networks, send text-messages , control music playback and much more. All without having to touch your iPhone - leaving your hands free to steer round hairpin bends.
Apple iOS 7 Launch
Apple will unveil iOS 7 at their Worldwide Developer Conference on June 10th and will rollout to Apple devices shortly after. We'll continue to bring you any news about the new operating system as it leaks-out including news of any new features it'll introduce. Until then you might want to checkout the iOS 7 concept video posted above !
By Simon Thomas on 21st May, 2013: http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/May2013/apple-ios-7-what-we-know-so-far.html
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Globe GCASH – How to use GCASH
GLOBE GCASH allows any Globe or TM (Touch Mobile) user to send and receive money, buy prepaid load, pay bills, and do a lot of other money-related transactions, anytime, anywhere using SMS.
Globe's flagship M-Commerce service, was born from a simple goal of transforming a mobile phone into a wallet. With its launch in October 2004, GCASH has effectively given Globe and TM subscribers access to a cashless and cardless method of facilitating money remittance, donations, loan settlement, disbursement of salaries or commissions, and payment of bills, products and services, with just a text message. GCash won the "Best Mobile Messaging Service" in the 2005 GSM Awards.
To register for GCASH, type
REG <4-digit PIN/mother's maiden name/first name/last name/address> to 2882
Make sure that your First Name and Last Name match the information that appears in any valid ID of yours. This is important for future GCASH transactions.
After you've registered, you will need to load your mobile wallet with GCASH. This is done via a cash-in transaction which is the process of converting your cash to GCASH at a Globe Center or at any accredited GCASH partner. (Most 7-Eleven branches are accredited Gcash outlets)
To send GCASH, type
AMOUNT <4-digit PIN> and send to 2882+10 digit cellphone number of the recipient
Sample GCASH confirmation message received by sender:
You have sent 2,950.00 GCASH to Carol Sinel 09178569645 on 7/23/2008 12:31 PM. Your new balance is 2,050.00. Ref. no. 294087757.
Sample GCASH confirmation message received by the?recipient:
You have received 2,950.00 GCASH from Carol Sinel 09178569645. Your new balance is 7,950.00. Ref. No. 294087757.
To buy load using GCASH, type
LOAD <amount> <4-digit PIN> and send to 2882, if you're loading your self.
If you are loading for someone else, send to 2882+10 digit cellphone number of the recipient.
To pay bills using GCASH, type
BILLPAY <amount> <4-digit PIN> <institution code> <account reference number> and send to 2882
For list of institution codes, click here?(new link)
To use GCASH to pay at SM Malls, type
PAY SM <store code cashier> <amount to be paid> and send to 2318.
The store code is unique to each cashier.
To donate to charitable institutions using GCASH, type
DONATE <amount> <4-digit PIN> <institution code> and send to 2882.
For a list of charitable institution codes, click here.
To check your balance, type
BAL <4-digit PIN> and send to 2882
To check last transaction, type
TXN <4-digit PIN> and send to 2882
To change 4-digit PIN, type
CHG <old 4-digit PIN> <new 4-digit PIN> and send to 2882
To suspend account, type
SUS <4-digit PIN> and send to 2882
To re-activate account, type
ACT <4-digit PIN> and send to 2882
Converting your GCASH to cash is called a cash out transaction. It is done at a Globe Center or at anyaccredited GCASH partner. GCASH has a maximum transaction limit of P40,000 per day and a maximum transaction limit of P100,000 per month (both for incoming and outgoing transactions). This is to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
