Infosys partners with JG Summit Holdings Inc. to help in the formulation of the conglomerate’s long-term digital transformation based on Microsoft Azure, an enterprise-grade cloud platform. Present in the MOU signing are (L-R): Andal Alwan, Regional head — APAC, Consumer Goods, Retail and Logistics, Infosys Limited; Alan Surposa, vice president — Corporate Procurement, Universal Robina Corp.; Dinesh Rao, executive vice president, Infosys Limited; Lance Gokongwei, president and chief executive officer, JG Summit Holdings Inc; Carlos Santos, Group CIO, JG Summit Holdings Inc; Ricky Kapur, vice president of sales, marketing and operations, Microsoft Asia Pacific; Pancho Del Mundo, Group CFO, JG Summit Holdings Inc.; and Andres Ortola, country general manager, Microsoft Philippines.

Hotel suppliers and beauty and wellness expo

The Hotel Suppliers Show is back on its 10th year and this time, it’s bigger, better, beautiful. Serving as the gateway for global brands and manufacturers to connect people in the hospitality industry, the Hotel Suppliers Show has been attracting hoteliers and other relevant industry professionals since it started in 2010. Last year, the show had 13,226 trade visitors and 270 participating brands. This year, the event is set to occupy a bigger floor area and showcase more trusted suppliers for the different sectors of the hospitality industry. From the front desk to the back of house, the kitchen to housekeeping, to construction materials and furniture, the event brings together a comprehensive showcase that will range from design and decor, furniture, fixture and equipment as well as hospitality tech and suppliers show. Food and beverage will also be a big part of the event.

If you are a company interested in showcasing your products and solutions to thousands of decision-makers representing hotels, resorts, restaurants, as well as relevant travel and leisure establishments, this is a must-attend event for you. The event is co-organized by Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines and Global-Link.

Some of the things you wouldn’t want to miss at this year’s show will be the third run of the hospitality management essentials seminar which will equip attendees with essential skills needed to run a successful business in the hospitality industry. There will also a be a National Building and Property Management Summit which aims to gather 200 professionals composed of facility and building managers handling top properties in the country. The summit is already on its 4th year.

Co-located with the Hotel Suppliers Show is the fourth edition of Beauty and Wellness Manila, an all-in-one sourcing expo for health, beauty and wellness. Thousands of beauty and wellness enthusiasts and industry players are expected to gather here to see the latest products and services offered in the market and to connect to top brands and suppliers through their business-to-business matching activity.

Manulife new offices bring transformation to life

The new Manulife office has an open office design to encourage collaboration and enable better communication among employees. Even the workplaces of the management team are open and welcoming for easy consultation. Plants are added to accentuate workspaces while at the same time provide better air quality to help reduce stress.

To support its transformation into a digital, customer-centric market leader, Manulife Philippines has made the move to a modern new office located at the NEX Tower in Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

Manulife’s new office features an open layout, more collaborative workspaces including modern work-cafés in every floor, state-of the art training and meeting rooms, its own event area, and even plants in the workspace.

“The new office was designed to support our new ways of working. Its modern workspace combined with digital work tools enable us to work more collaboratively as a team. All of these empower us to create solutions which make decisions easier and lives better for our customers, distributors, and of course, our colleagues,” said Richard Bates, President & CEO of Manulife Philippines.

Universal Robots launches heavy-duty payload cobot

Universal Robots (UR), the most trusted and widely-deployed collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer in the world, announces the immediate availability of the UR16e which boasts an impressive 16 kg payload capability.

UR16e combines the high payload with an arm reach of 900 mm and has a pose repeatability, the ability to precisely reproduce the same desired poses or positions, on repeat, of +/- 0.05 mm.

This makes it ideal for automating tasks such as heavy-duty material handling, heavy-part handling and machine tending.

“In today’s uncertain economic climate manufacturers need to look at flexible solutions to stay competitive,” said Jürgen von Hollen, President of Universal Robots. “With UR16e, we meet the need for a collaborative robot that can tackle heavy-duty tasks reliably and efficiently. This launch significantly expands the versatility of our product portfolio and gives manufacturers even more ways to improve performance, overcome labor challenges, and grow their business.”

Developed on UR’s innovative e-Series platform, the UR16e offers immense benefits, capabilities and value for manufacturers, including:

UR16e makes accelerating automation easy and fast. Programming and integration is simple — regardless of the user’s experience or knowledge base. Like all UR’s cobots, UR16e can be unpacked, mounted and programmed to perform a task within less then an hour. With a small footprint and 900 mm reach, UR16e easily integrates into any production environment without disruption.