by Jovie Cabais | Aug 8, 2010 | Tech Updates
Google vice-president of Global Ad Operations John Herlihy claims that in 3 years time, desktop PCs will be irrelevant in terms of online search. He says in Japan most of research done is on smart phones rather than PC’s. Google CEO Eric Schmidt, in his keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, pointed out that global sales of mobile devices is growing rapidly and would surpass that of conventional PC’s. Google itself is focusing on mobile search and encouraged developers to do the same. Jeff Bertolucci of PCWorld.com said that it is likely that conventional PC’s will still stay longer than what Google says because of laptops and netbooks that are replacing bulky desktops. Also, as cost of laptops drop due to volume production, it will become more and more attractive to developing nations. In the Philippines, more and more users prefer to purchase laptops and netbooks specially for users who need to work in more than one locations. Combined with WiFi connectivity, access to the Internet becomes easier and is actually expected in locations like hotels and restaurants. Smart phones are just too small and too specialized to be real replacements of laptops or netbooks. Google’s prediction may still be too futuristic, but the idea of smart phones and mobile devices being able to provide immediate access to online information might really push the increase in the demand for online search. Sources: PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/190745/ google_europe_exec_desktop_pcs_irrelevant_in_three_years.html http://www.geekosystem.com/google-desktop-irrelevant/ http://ca.tech.yahoo.com/blogs/the_working_guy/rss/article/4379 Share...
by Jovie Cabais | Aug 1, 2010 | Tech Updates
Scanmarine Inc., the sole distributor in the Philippines for various fishing, marine and all terrain sports and industry products of various manufacturers like Evinrude, Sea-doo, Can-Am and Spyder, chose Auza.Net for its website management service. Auza.Net implemented SMI’s website which included several marketing materials, specs and pictures of most of the products it carries. An inquiry form was also included which helped generate sales leads. SMI (http://www.scanmarineinc.com) is Auza.Net’s first Manila based client for the Website Management service. Share...
by Jovie Cabais | Aug 1, 2010 | Tech Updates
Following the successful web design contest that started in April 2010 with the winner announced on July 21, 2010, Auza.Net plans to conduct more contests to help promote its various online services like Bohol News Daily (www.boholnewsdaily.com), the only news website about Bohol that is updated daily and BoholBiz (www.boholbiz.com), the number 1 website if you search on Google for ‘bohol business directory’. Blog writers and photography enthusiasts may join the Blog and Photo Journalism contest with the entries posted on Bohol News Daily. Part of the contest criteria is popularity so the contestant will need to promote his entry on the Internet. On another up and coming contest this time with BoholBiz, high school and college students only need to choose a legitimate business organization to promote and then they will get the company details for posting on BoholBiz. Using social networks, email, and other websites, the contestant will promote the URL assigned to that business organization. Those interested to join may keep posted for Contest details will be published in later issues, and watch out for the print ads that will be posted in schools and universities. Share...
by Jovie Cabais | Jul 25, 2010 | Tech Updates
The Department of Trade and Industry in Bohol held the Sandugo Trade Expo on July 21-25, 2010 showcasing products and services of various SMEs around Bohol and Region 7. The newly introduced Abatan River tourism project was also showcased in a program on July 24, 2010. The event was held at the Island City Mall activity center and at ‘The Block’ at the parking lot and attracted thousands of visitors who enjoyed sampling the various delicacies and shopping for unique handicraft. ————— Caption for picture with Ma’am Arbon: DTI Provincial Director Ma. Elena Arbon welcomes guests to the Sandugo Trade Expo. Caption for picture with Auza.net: Auza.Net is the the only IT services company joining the expo Caption for picture with ECCP: The Sandugo Trade Expo helps SMEs in Bohol and Region 7 gain marketing exposure. Share...
by Jovie Cabais | Jul 25, 2010 | Tech Updates
Auza.Net selected the winner of the Website Design Contest for 2010 during the Sandugo Trade Expo at the Island City Mall. The winning entry was submitted by Mary Lee Calope, a BS Computer Engineering Student at the Bohol Island State University. The sponsoring organization is the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary of Tagbilaran City. Ms. Calope will receive Php5,000 cash prize while IHMS will get a one year free subscription to Auza.Net’s Website Management package. The winning entry also got the highest number of votes for the popularity criteria. The Website Management package includes website hosting service, website maintenance, email setup and initial website implementation. Auza.Net assures its customers of availability of support personnel who will make sure any issues are resolved in the quickest possible time. The company employs Cloud Computing for its website servers and this helps ensure that downtime is minimized due to the redundant nature of cloud computing. The servers are also capable of ramping up capacity in situations when there are spikes in website traffic. The company currently have customers of the website management service in Cebu, Manila and Cavite aside from its customers in Bohol. Share...
