Telco services boost growth of new wave cities in WV
Two highly urbanized cities in Western Visayas were highly ranked recently as best 2010 Next Wave Cities for outsourcing in the Philippines in the Information Technology-Business Process Outsourcing (IT-BPO) industries.
The Business Processing Association of the Philippines, Commission on Information and Communications Technology, and Department of Trade and Industry announced the spread the growth and benefits of the IT-BPO industry in terms of more employment, higher incomes and increased economic activity, as well as ease salary and rental pressures to support its continued expansion.
Bacolod was ranked third and Iloilo, fourth, while Davao topped the list closely followed by Sta. Rosa in Laguna. Others ranked as next wave cities are Metro Cavite, Lipa, Cagayan de Oro, Malolos, Baguio and Dumaguete.
Angeles-Clark progressed from the list of Next Wave Cities to join the likes of Metro Manila and Metro Cebu as established IT-BPO locations.
However, behind the success of next wave cities is Globe Telecommunications ready and capable to provide a very strong nationwide domestic network such as data, voice and internet services.
The BPAP said they follow a scorecard ranking that weighs the availability of talent, infrastructure, cost and business environment.
The largest criterion is talent with 40 percent in the availability of skilled workforce, 30 percent is infrastructure such as road accessibility, available international and domestic flights, reliable power supply and suitable office spaces, among others.
Another major requirement is the presence of fiber optic network providers with reliable international connectivity and strong domestic backbone network in these new growth areas.
Globe is conscious of the needs of IT-BPOs as they expand to the next wave cities backed by the network infrastructure of Globe, IT-BPOs are assured of reliable fiber optic connections outside of Metro Manila, Metro Cebu and Metro Angeles.
Globe has put recently into commission its second fiber optic backbone network that spans over 1,900 kilometers of inland and submarine cable, covering most areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
This is expected to further boost the quality and resiliency of Globe network services required by the BPO enterprises.
As a premier ICT solutions provider in the Philippines and ardent supporter of the IT-BPO industry, Globe built up its capability to address the rising demands of the sector through the years and meet their requirements today for expansion to the Next Wave Cities.
It has also established strong partnerships with key industry players providing them the right communication solutions for their business needs.*PNA
