Araneta Center’s Telecommunications Now Intensified by InfiniVAN

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Araneta Center partners with InfiniVAN, Inc. powering the whole Central Business District (CBD) with an advanced fiber optic telecommunications infrastructure that can include 5G in the future.

InfiniVAN, Inc., a corporate broadband provider and a subsidiary of Japanese firm IPS, has been granted Right of Way for laying its fiber optic-based underground backbone and access network infrastructure in the Araneta Center. 

This is to provide corporate broadband service to tenants and/or locators in office buildings and commercial facilities in Araneta, transforming the business and leisure hub as a first-class data center.

Araneta Center will be equipped by InfiniVAN with a carrier neutral Internet exchange that will make it possible for locators in the various CBDs to use any telecommunications carrier’s facilities. This is through leasing of dark fiber capacities and other infrastructure components (e.g. broadband antennas) installed in Araneta to mobile operators and other service providers for deploying their respective of wireless communications network in the Araneta Center.

The Araneta Center Cyberpark, a multibillion-peso PEZA-Certified complex with two of its five buildings now operational, benefits greatly from this partnership. This will vastly improve the ability of the Cyberpark towers to cater to the very high and quality-sensitive internet connectivity requirements of the BPO industry.

The Araneta Center continues to evolve as a business district. With its convenient location and unparalleled accessibility as a transport hub, it continues to draw premier international BPO companies that addresses and emphasizes employee convenience, which is an important factor when putting together the talent pool. Now, InfiniVAN assures these businesses support for top-of-the-line facilities that boost performance and profitability.

InfiniVAN is also set to implement 5G trials. This will give access to high speed internet connections for world class events.  The Araneta Center with InfiniVAN is preparing to provide top notch technology for large audiences that require a huge amount of simultaneous connections and low latency.

Key points:
1. Araneta Center partners with InfiniVAN to power the Central Business District (CBD) with an advanced fiber optic telecommunications infrastructure including 5G technology.

2. Araneta Center allowed InfiniVAN to lay its fiber optic-based underground backbone and access network infrastructure in Araneta Center paving the way for redundancy for its entire network.

3. This initiative is in line with efforts to transform Araneta Center into a class-leading (carrier-neutral) data center benefiting its tenants and/or locators in office buildings and commercial facilities.

4. This is also set to intensify Araneta Center’s ability to meet the specialized requirements and high demands of offshoring and outsourcing companies in the country.

5. The test implementation of 5G are being planned eventually leading to the integration of the whole Araneta Center into the 5G era.

PHOTO CAPTION:  The contract signing between Araneta Center and InfiniVAN participated in by (Front, L-R) Araneta Center Management Consultant Rowell Recinto, InfiniVAN President Enrique Yu, Araneta Center SVP-Business Development John B. Castelo; with (Back L-R) InfiniVAN Chief Technical Manager Albert Espendido, Araneta Center IT Manager Joel Salamanca, and InfiniVAN Business Development Manager Alex Aquino

Araneta Center, a 35-hectare (90 acre) property right at the heart of Metro Manila, is a haven of of retail, entertainment, residential, hospitality, and office developments that houses 2,108 tenants in over 1.1 million square meters of shopping area, 40,000 BPO employees with eight hectares of PEZA Certified high-tech office spaces for technology-based companies, more than 7,000 residents occupying The Manhattan Residences. Araneta Center is also home to the iconic sports and entertainment mecca, the 20,000-seater Smart Araneta Coliseum, as well as the historic New Frontier Theater that can accommodate more than 2,000 audiences.
Araneta Center Cyberpark cradles the Cyberpark 1 and Cyberpark 2 towers, that both are equipped with 100% back-up generator power, VRV/VRF air-conditioning system, and telecom service providers that ensure high-speed telecom backbone access to their tenants. The towers have automated parking systems, and security features that include metal detectors, CCTVs, and turnstiles. The Cyberpark 2 is also fitted with double-glazed windows for energy efficiency, and will have a rainwater collection tank as added green feature.
InfiniVAN Inc.  is a corporate broadband provider and a subsidiary of Japanese firm IPS, that provides a business internet user experience that is at par with global standards, delivered via end-to-end Fiber Optic Network Infrastructure that is fully redundant and backed up by experienced and reliable management as well as technical support team.

Sec. Cusi Strengthens PH Energy Ties with Japan and Indonesia

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Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi conducted bilateral meetings with Japan’s Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry of Japan (METI) and the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus Three (ASEAN+3) members, during the 37th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM37) held in Bangkok, Thailand from 2 to 6 September 2019.

For the Energy Secretary, the annual AMEM presents great opportunities to pursue bilateral talks with the country’s existing and potential energy partners within the region.

“AMEM37 enabled us to engage METI and MEMR on various mutual areas of interest, including energy investment opportunities and joint energy resource exploration and development activities. Given our shared borders, it is imperative that the ASEAN members jointly explore and harness available resources to ensure the region’s energy security and to benefit our people,” Secretary Cusi said.

Sec. Cusi thanked State Minister Yoshihiko Isozaki, head of the METI delegation, for the successful turnover of boom trucks to Philippine electric cooperatives granted by the Japanese Government through Japan International Cooperation Agency's (JICA) Bangsamoro Project.

Thereafter, the Energy Chief emphasized the relevance of Japan’s ongoing initiative on the Distributed Energy System (DES), that will promotes energy innovation and efficiency. He expressed the DOE’s interest to be part of METI’s program to evaluate the potential of island provinces and economic zones for DES power generation and electrification projects.

During the meeting with MEMR, headed by its Vice Minister, Dr. Arcandra Tahar, Secretary Cusi reiterated the country’s aspiration to become the LNG hub in the region, and underscored the need to assess existing development issues on the Philippine Downstream Natural Gas Regulations. Sec. Cusi also proposed the inclusion of Oil Exploration and Development as the 8th Sub-Sector Network in the updated ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation, and for the ASEAN Council on Petroleum. The proposal was welcomed and strongly supported by the Indonesian Vice Energy Minister because it aims to revisit its role as one of the main organizations within the ASEAN.

Joining the Energy Secretary for the two bilateral meetings were DOE Senior Undersecretary Jesus Cristino P. Posadas, Undersecretary Donato D. Marcos, Assistant Secretary Gerardo D. Erguiza Jr., DOE-Energy Policy and Planning Bureau (EPPB) Director Jesus T. Tamang, DOE-EPPB’s Energy Cooperation and Coordination Division Chief Lilian C. Fernandez, and other DOE-EPPB technical personnel.

“While our backgrounds and nationalities may differ on the surface, we share the goal of invigorating the intra-ASEAN energy relations. A united ASEAN in the energy sector is a crucial component in shaping ASEAN’s future,” Secretary Cusi concluded.

The Ravishing Backwaters

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Travellers and pilgrims from everywhere throughout the world have been attracted to Kerala for quite a long time for its authentic South Indian by flavours.

Be it the backwaters or their authentic appams and stew. There’s a lot that Kerala has to offer their tourists in terms of nature and cultural activities. 

Surrounded by the beautiful backwaters, Kerala never fails to disappoint the tourists. Thus, when you are on your South India tour, exploring this beautiful city is a must.

It is generally the best that if you are on an India tours, you should start with the Southern portion of the country as it is the cleanest and very friendly as well as warm to the foreigners. 

While all the shading and intrigue of India is found here in this tropical state otherwise called 'God's own Country,' Kerala is unique in relation to the remaining of India and exploring Kerala is a cleaner, less bothered, and laid back undertaking – an ideal, simple prologue to Incredible India.

COCHI

For most voyagers the noteworthy, environmental and multicultural port of Fort Cochin is the door to hiking Kerala and the brilliant, old boulevards of Fort Cochin and Jew Town are an enjoyment to explore.

Post Cochin is likewise home to the renowned Chinese Fishing Nets, a multi year old Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace (otherwise called the Dutch Palace), the incredible Kerala Folklore Museum and a few Portuguese Churches. 

The warmth of the fishermen and their authentic delicacies are worth a trial when you are on your South India tour. Wake up early in the morning to witness them sail across the majestic Arabian sea and bring their daily catch.

Post Cochin likewise has numerous extraordinary cafés, decent inns and legacy lodgings, opportunities to attempt Ayurveda, cooking classes

Certainly, it's quite touristy however there's bounty to investigate in Fort Cochin and it's anything but difficult to orchestrate ahead movement around Kerala from here as well.

Alleppey (Alappuzha)

Cruising the backwaters of Kerala is one of the most quiet, delightful and tranquil things you can involvement in India and something not to be missed while in India.

Alleppey is around 2 hours from Cochin and is the portal to the acclaimed Kerala backwaters  – Alleppey has been known as the Venice of the East

The Kerala backwater tour is an arrangement of channels extending 900 km crosswise over Kerala lined by palm trees of a thousand shades of green, paddy fields and vivid houses and a lifestyle that appears to be impractically unaltered for quite a long time. Initially the backwaters were occupied as covered canal boats called kettuvallams.

There are numerous ways you can journey the Kerala backwaters, from an extravagance houseboat to a less expensive day visit ideal for hikers on a spending limit. It's ideal to examine the houseboats face to face before booking. 

Soma House Boat is a mutual vessel and is one of the least expensive ways to travel.

There are heaps of spending guesthouses, lodgings and homestays in Alleppey around Punnamada and the vessel pier. Vedanta Wake Up along the fantastic Backwaters is the best explorer lodging close to the vessel pier in Alleppey. 

It's one of Vedanta's leader lodgings which set in pleasant rich green gardens with cooled residences and private rooms and they help you sort out backwater visits and pontoon trips.

Or on the other hand for something other than what's expected you can remain in the backwaters at Bamboostix an eco-accommodating, explorer resort arranged ideal on the waterfront of an island. 

In the Kerala backwaters ( lake Vembanad close Alleppey ) with an eatery, free pontoon get and drop off (multiple times day by day) up to 6 pm just as heaps of loungers and relax places.