Globe and DLSU Sign an MOU to Collaborate on Research and Development
March 17, 2009
Globe Telecom substantiates its belief in the significant contribution of the academe to advancements in technology with its recent partnership with De La Salle University (DLSU) to work on a series of projects that can benefit the telecommunications landscape in the Philippines.
Globe Labs and DLSU signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that aims to foster a stronger relationship that will result to a comprehensive research and application development process.
The partnership entails Globe Labs to provide DLSU with telecommunications services to aid the university in their development of applications and services. Currently, two applications utilizing Globe’s SMS and LBS platforms are in the works.
“In partnering with DLSU, Globe is helping the university achieve its mission to become one of the leading research universities in Southeast Asia. Globe is honored to play a part in honing leaders, competent professionals, scholars, researchers and entrepreneurs, who will participate actively in improving the quality of life in Philippine society,” said Fernando Teodoro, Head of Innovation Development Division in Globe.
“Through partnerships with the academe, Globe is providing the students an early exposure to relevant telecommunications technology. Globe takes pride in the fact that the company plays a role in giving the students an edge amidst the challenges we face today,” said Harvey Libarnes, Head of Globe Labs.
“I feel glad about this event. It is an opportunity to achieve one of the goals of our college: to be of service to Filipino people; it is also an opportunity to collaborate with College of Computer Studies in whose expertise help our faculty put in test the knowledge we generated from research. The beneficiaries of this project will hopefully get access and enjoy of the fruits of science and technology,” said Dr. Exaltacion Lamberte, Dean of College of Liberal Arts
“To strengthen our synergy with other institutions, we endeavor to strengthen our linkages with academic institutions, with industry and with government both here and abroad. We hope that this MOU signing marks the beginning of a stronger relationship with Globe and of our continued efforts to address one of the many difficult problems of our country. This is a genuine La Sallian response to these challenges addressing human development and poverty alleviation in our country through the merging of ICT, Developmental studies and telecommunications,” said Dr. Rachel Roxas, Dean of College of Computer Studies
Globe Labs, an innovation arm of Globe Telecom, is tasked to bring in the latest information and communications technologies at the earliest market-relevant time to customers. It is focused on immersing its developer community with technologies to develop applications across fixed and wireless networks that can be commercially introduced. For more information on Globe Labs, please visit www.globelabs.com.ph.
The De La Salle University is an educational institution committed to continually share knowledge and expertise through teaching, engaging in Computer Science research and Information Technology product development. With its incubation plans and with the help of its faculty and students, it can be a venue to develop innovative products and services that could improve the quality of life in Philippine society.
Left to Right: Dr. Francisco A. Magno, PhD - Executive Director, La Salle Institute of Governance, DLSU ;
Dr. Rachel Edita O. Roxas, PhD – Dean, College of Computer Studies, DLSU; Fernando P. Teodoro Jr. – Head, Innovation Development Division, Globe;
Dr. Exaltacion E. Lamberte, PhD – Dean, College of Liberal Arts, DLSU; Harvey G. Libarnes – Head, Globe Labs
Left to Right: Dr. Francisco A. Magno, PhD - Executive Director, La Salle Institute of Governance, DLSU ;
Dr. Rachel Edita O. Roxas, PhD – Dean, College of Computer Studies, DLSU;
Fernando P. Teodoro Jr. – Head, Innovation Development Division, Globe; Dr. Exaltacion E. Lamberte,
PhD – Dean, College of Liberal Arts, DLSU; Harvey G. Libarnes – Head, Globe Labs