{"id":10084,"date":"2024-06-10T16:09:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T08:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kdg.lhs.temporary.site\/website_e613a426\/?p=10084"},"modified":"2024-06-16T14:33:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-16T06:33:33","slug":"it-sustainability-bootcamp-in-paradise-learning-fun-and-unexpected-adventure-in-siargao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/?p=10084","title":{"rendered":"IT Sustainability Bootcamp in Paradise: Learning, Fun, and Unexpected Adventure in Siargao"},"content":{"rendered":"

A bootcamp was recently held in the stunning island paradise of Siargao, originally scheduled from May 22 to 24 only, but was extended up to May 26 due to the flight\u00a0 cancellation on the 24th as Siargao was put under Signal #1.<\/p>\n

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Sponsored by VST-ECS in partnership with APC and HPE\/HPi, the event offered a unique blend of technical learning, island hopping adventures, and an unexpected twist that turned into a positive experience.<\/p>\n

DAY 1: Sustainability Focused Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n

The bootcamp kicked off with an engaging icebreaker activity, followed by insightful sessions on sustainable IT practices.<\/p>\n

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Mr. Maurice Altar, VST-ECS 2nd VP, Marketing & Communications welcomes the delegates to the Sustainability camp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Celso Ravena, AVP & General Manager, CBG1 – welcome remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Balancing Sustainability with APC by Schneider Electric:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ave Victoria<\/strong>, Product Solutions Engineer presented how APC Schneider can help in DeCarbonizing<\/strong> thru eConversion. True to their mission, to deliver excellent solutions while maintaining sustainability and efficiency, APC introduces EConversion.<\/p>\n

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Ave Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

eConversion<\/strong> is a patented high-efficiency mode UPS that combines the best efficiency (up to 99%) with maximum load protection, typically provides a 3x reduction of the UPS electricity consumption. Schneider Electric\u2019s patented eConversion mode is one of the many solutions to promote decarbonization.<\/p>\n

Optimizing Workloads with HP Workstations and HP Anyware:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNow you can work<\/strong> and collaborate<\/strong> anywhere securely<\/strong> with ANYWARE\u201d<\/em>, says Marcus See, HP Regional Software and Solutions Sales<\/strong>.\u00a0 Star Wars \u201cThe Mandalorian\u201d editing and post production during the pandemic was done remotely with HP Anyware\u201d,<\/em> he added.<\/p>\n

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Marcus See talks about how HP Anyware works<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

HP Anyware<\/strong> gives you freedom to create, collaborate and work securely from anywhere. With its IT Infrastructure deployment flexibility, virtual collaboration capability, strong security and data protection and its world class remoting performance to improve productivity, HP Anyware can support your growing hybrid workforce needs.<\/p>\n

Security-First Networking with HPE Aruba:<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s Security First<\/strong> for Aruba, says Mr. Harvey Ysip, Aruba Systems Engineer<\/strong>. It provides a common Zero Trust foundation for networking and security teams. \u00a0It\u2019s built-in anywhere, protects everything and works with anything removing complexity and inconsistency thereby eliminating blind spots and gaps. The operation-centric Next-generation Central allows continuous monitoring and AI-powered client visibility and profiling.<\/p>\n

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Harvey Ysip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Data-Centric Modernization with HPE Storage and Greenlake:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ageing servers consume excessive power and space.\u00a0 Mr. Brian Rabago showcased their solutions to address data growth while minimizing e-waste and optimizing power usage.<\/p>\n

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Brian Ravago, Technical Architect Multi-tech, HPE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Being a force for good is now also a source of business advantage. Plan your sustainability journey with an able partner like HPE.<\/p>\n

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DAY 2: Island Hopping Adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 2 offered a well-deserved break from the technical sessions with a delightful island hopping tour. 3 boats, 3 islands to visit, each participant armed with the Island Sustainability kit prepared by VST-ECS.<\/p>\n

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Boat #3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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complete island travel essentials provided (including the rash guard)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n