Information and communication technologies are an umbrella term that covers all technical means for processing and communicating information. The term has gained popularity partially due to the convergence of information technology (IT) and telecom technology. ICT defines a broad range of technologies, including methods for communication (communication protocols, transmission techniques, communications equipment, media (communication)), as well as techniques for storing and processing information (computing, data storage, etc.)
S o N a 2009-Related ICT
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
The Philippines\' National Telecommunications Commission (Filipino: Pambansang Komisyon sa Telekomunikasyon), abbreviated as NTC, is an agency of the Philippine government under the Commission on Information and Communications Technology responsible for the supervision, adjudication and control over all telecommunications services throughout the Philippines. Telecommunications service providers and equipment vendors today face significant challenges as they address the multitude of changes and competitive challenges sweeping their industry. Networks are increasing in size and complexity as demand pressures grow and as new technologies — from wireless communications and fiber optics to multimedia, computers and advanced Internet technologies converge upon the network. As the competitive environment intensifies, it becomes increasingly important for service providers and equipment vendors to be able to react to changes quickly and effectively while maintaining the highest levels of performance and reliability.
“In telecommunications, I instructed the Telecommunications Commission to
act already on the complaints of dropped calls and disappearing loads in
cellphones. We need to amend the Commonwealth-era Public Service Law.
And we need to do it now.”
Telecommunications Commission greatly influences people. Cell phones are becoming an integral part of today’s world. As we all know, especially in the Philippines, most Filipino people are using cellular phones and as part of our daily routine. Aside for fun, it is very much useful also in terms of communicating relatives and friends and able to reach someone in an emergency. We can’t deny the fact that there were times that we encounter problems particularly in loads that we had bought and unfortunately, sometimes it was stolen blaming it to the NTC. However they had found ways to prevent to this situation.
For any person of this century, cell phone has become a part of his life without which he feels as if he is a handicap. The cell phone is one of the new inventions that have occurred in the 21st century. Even though some people are still new to the cell phones in many places of the world, there are other places where the cell phones have become history.
People cannot leave from their home without taking the cell phones with them. For majority of the people, cell phones are the most convenient way for communication. The parents are also gifting the children with cell phones for many reasons. The major reason for these types of gifts is the concern about the safety of the children.
People find some or the other reason to use the cell phone. They are used to the habit of using the cell phone so much that people even make excuses for avoiding certain occasions where the use of cell phone may be restricted.
The major advantages of using cell phones are three:
---the process of communication has been made faster and easier by the use of cell phones.
---The accessories or the extra devices which are provided to the users with the cell phone make their life easier.
---Last but not the least, cell phones act as safety devices also fro those who use it.
BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING
“If in the past electronics flourished, today we are creating wealth by
developing the business process outsourcing (BPO) and tourism sectors as
additional engines of growth. Electronics and other manufactured exports rise
and fall in accordance with the state of the world economy. But BPO remains
resilient. With earnings of $6 billion and employment of 600,000, the BPO
phenomenon speaks eloquently of our competitiveness and productivity. Let
us have a Department of Information and Communications Technology.”
High performance businesses continually assess new opportunities to outpace market rivals. Business process outsourcing (BPO) provides such an opportunity. Today, high performance businesses are turning to BPO to help them respond to the unprecedented market conditions and make vital changes both quickly and dramatically. Accenture\'s comprehensive portfolio of business process outsourcing services provides industry-specific as well as cross-industry BPO solutions that enable our clients to achieve immediate and sustained cost savings, improve cash flow and drive topline growth—key priorities in today’s economy.
Outsourcing involves the transfer of the management and/or day-to-day execution of an entire business function to an external service provider. The client organization and the supplier enter into a contractual agreement that defines the transferred services. Under the agreement the supplier acquires the means of production in the form of a transfer of people, assets and other resources from the client. The client agrees to procure the services from the supplier for the term of the contract. Business segments typically outsourced include information technology, human resources, facilities, real estate management, and accounting. Many companies also outsource customer support and call center functions like telemarketing, CAD drafting, customer service, market research, manufacturing, designing, web development, print-to-mail, content writing, ghostwriting and engineering.
ADVANTAGES
Cost reductions---- Cost reduction is done through process improvements, reengineering and use of technologies that reduce and bring administrative and other costs under control.
Concentration on core business---- With the day-to-day back office operations taken care of, the management is free to concentrate more on the core business of the company.
Outside expertise---- Company is saved from the hassles of recruiting and training personnel. BPOs ensure that experts from another company provide the needed guidance and skills.
Cater to changing customer demands---- It is another great advantage of out sourcing the business processes. Many BPOs provide the management with flexible and scalable services to meet the customers\' changing requirements, and to support company acquisitions, consolidations, and joint ventures.
Revenue increase---- As stated above, by outsourcing non-core processes, companies can concentrate on increasing their sales and market share, develop new products; spread out into new markets and increase customer service and satisfactions.
AUTOMATED ELECTION
“As the seeds of fundamental political reform are planted, let us address the highest exercise of democracy -- voting! In 2001, I said we would finance fully automated elections. We got it, thanks to Congress..”
Each person is aiming for the unbeaten, well-organized, straightforward and reliable 2010 elections. Through automation we can ensure a credible transition of power and orderly elections, of course, there are also advantages and disadvantages of implementing the automated system for election. It provides efficient way for voting with less hassle. Voters cannot prolong the process of voting and lined up in a crowd. But a thought came across my mind. This could be the cause to worsen political situation. Possibilities for the candidates can hire a computer expert to hack the system and manipulate the entire votes. Unless if the system is fully secured.
The result, the unceasing corruption can worsen financial crisis we are experiencing today and another leading cause of poverty is corruption. If the government did not put their hands into their secret pocket, the less fortunate Filipinos will be given extra attention in terms of education to provide a better and brighter future.
References:
http://en.wikipedia.com
http://rtvm.gov.ph/attachments/1506_SONA%202009%20(Full%20English%20Version).pdf
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/213088/gma-sona-bats-dept-ict
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_and_communication_technologies
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