Next Wave Cities Program

Next Wave Cities Program Harnessing ICT in the Countryside The Next Wave Cities (NWCs) Program is one of the seven flagship programs of the ICT Industry Development Group of the ICTO.

In partnership with the Business Process Outsourcing Association of the Philippines (BPAP), it focuses on the creation and development of ICT hubs that shall serve as IT-BPO investment destinations outside Metro Manila, thereby creating economic opportunities in these areas. Activities conducted by the Program are done in close coordination with NWC key partners from the private sector such as the

National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) and its member ICT Councils, other industry associations, and other government agencies such as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The Program aims to achieve among others the following objectives: 1) significantly increase the jobs and revenues generated by NWCs that will contribute to the Philippine economy, 2) increase from 3 to 8 Centers of Excellence by 2016, 3) increase from 5 to 10 NWCs in Global Top 100 by 2016, and 4) strengthen ITpreneurship using Technology Business Incubators in the NWCs. In order to achieve the on-time attainment of these goals the Program has seven major components.

Don't miss out on joining the world's largest student programming competition. Join Microsoft's 2014 Imagine Cup Local F...
23/01/2014

Don't miss out on joining the world's largest student programming competition. Join Microsoft's 2014 Imagine Cup Local Finals and get a chance to represent the Philippines in the world finals in Seattle with prizes up to $50,000

ICT Roadshow in RizalNov. 25-26, 2013 at STI College, Ortigas ExtensionSee you there!
22/11/2013

ICT Roadshow in Rizal
Nov. 25-26, 2013 at STI College, Ortigas Extension

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ICT Roadshow in IloiloNov. 18-19, 2013 at Hotel Del RioSee you there!
15/11/2013

ICT Roadshow in Iloilo
Nov. 18-19, 2013 at Hotel Del Rio

See you there!

ICT Roadshow in CDeO Pushes for stronger IT-BPM SectorCAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA) – The Information Communication...
07/11/2013

ICT Roadshow in CDeO Pushes for stronger IT-BPM Sector

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA) – The Information Communication Technology (ICT) Roadshow held on October 24-25 here aimed to raise awareness and push Information Technology-Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector as one to provide jobs and improve local economy.
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Ph ICT-BPO Growth Goes Beyond ManilaThe continuous growth of the Philippines' ICT-BPO industry is reaching locations out...
07/11/2013

Ph ICT-BPO Growth Goes Beyond Manila

The continuous growth of the Philippines' ICT-BPO industry is reaching locations outside Manila - 5,000 people are being employed and four major BPO companies have taken a keen interest in Baguio City.
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Baguio City is benefiting from the growth of the information communication technology and business process outsourcing (ICT-BPO) industry.

07/11/2013

Baguio One of the Next Wave Cities for Info Technology

Baguio City has been included again as one of the 10 “next wave cities” in the country for information and communications technology industry for providing a perfect environment to information technology (IT) and bringing more employment opportunities to countryside Filipino talents.
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Baguio City has been included again as one of the 10 “next wave cities” in the country for information and communications technology industry for providing a perfect environment to information technology (IT) and bringing more employment opportunities to countryside Filipino talents. For the second…

Baguio’s Potentials Outlined in Next Wave Cities ICT RoadshowBAGUIO CITY, Oct. 18 (PIA) - - This Summer Capital  has  bi...
07/11/2013

Baguio’s Potentials Outlined in Next Wave Cities ICT Roadshow

BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 18 (PIA) - - This Summer Capital has big potentials to climb up the ranks or compete with the best Information and Communication Technology (ICT ) industries and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) destinations in the country.
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Philippine Information Agency, the development communication arm of the Philippine government, member of the Presidential Communications Group

07/11/2013

The ‘Bots Are Coming: Philippines’ Outsourcing Summit Tackles Impact of Automation on Industry

Will robots replace people in IT just as they have in manufacturing and in other industries? Since late last year, industry observers have marked the entry of “robots”—software that automates IT management processes—that cut the time needed to perform repetitive tasks and eliminate the risk of human error. While analysts’ opinions remain divided on the effect of robotics automation on the demand for outsourced IT work, the local outsourcing industry maintains that the demand will continue to be robust as local players pursue bigger market shares.
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Manila, Philippines (PRWEB) October 02, 2013 -- The upcoming International Outsourcing Summit (IOS) 2013, to be held from October 6 to 8, 2013 in Manila, Philippines, aims to foster intensive discussions among global industry leaders in the IT and business process management. One of the key topics i...

Taking the Wheel for a Smarter South LuzonTAGAYTAY CITY ― An event aimed to raise public awareness and understanding of ...
07/11/2013

Taking the Wheel for a Smarter South Luzon

TAGAYTAY CITY ― An event aimed to raise public awareness and understanding of S&T as well as to disseminate the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) role and contributions to national development was held recently at The Venue of Sky Ranch in this city.
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TAGAYTAY CITY ― An event aimed to raise public awareness and understanding of S&T as well as to disseminate the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) role and contributions to national development was held recently at The Venue of Sky Ranch in this city.

07/11/2013

Next Wave Cities – the future of outsourcing in the Philippines
The outsourcing and BPO industry has grown tremendously in the Philippines. It now employs some 3500 new workers every month. At the recent International Outsourcing Summit (IOS) in Makati, I caught up with Mon Ibrahim, Under Secretary of Science and Technology, and discussed the latest strategies being undertaken by the Philippine government to continue the growth and evolution of the industry.
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The outsourcing and BPO industry has grown tremendously in the Philippines. It now employs some 3500 new workers every month. At the recent International Outsourcing Summit (IOS) in Makati, I caught up with Mon Ibrahim, Under Secretary of Science and Technology, and discussed the latest strategies b...

Laoag, September 07, 2013- Almost 300 students attended the ICT Roadshow organized by the DOST- ICT Office and the Metro...
30/10/2013

Laoag, September 07, 2013- Almost 300 students attended the ICT Roadshow organized by the DOST- ICT Office and the Metro Ilocos ICT Council, held at the Tabacalera Plaza.

11/07/2013

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