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Strengthening Disaster Resilience: Catholic Relief Services hands over Gawad Kalasag Management and Information System to Office of Civil Defense, Powered by Exist Software Labs
Strengthening Disaster Resilience: Catholic Relief Services hands over Gawad Kalasag Management and Information System to Office of Civil Defense, Powered by Exist Software Labs 1300 972 Exist Software Labs

Exist present at the Office of Civil Defense last Nov. 21, 2023

Gawad Kalasag Managemement and Information Systems Hand Over

 In photo (L-R): Exist Director, Tech Services Dennis de Vera, Exist VP-Operations Jonas Lim, OCD Asec. Bernardo Rafaelito, OCD OIC-PDPS Dir. Harry Barber, USAID-BHA Humanitarian Assistance Officer Rachelle Gallagher, CRS Country Head Jonas Tetangco and CRS Marcelle Rubis.

QUEZON CITY – The Catholic Relief Services together with USAID formally handed over the Gawad Kalasag Management and Information System (GKMIS) – Web Application Development to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) last Tuesday, 21 November 2023. 

The GKMIS aims to help the OCD consolidate data from LGUs into one platform to help implement their disaster risk reduction programs, projects and concerns efficiently. The platform enables the OCD, in particular the National GK Secretariat, the Validation and Selection Committee, and the National GK Committee to encode evaluation scores and generate assessment results in a data visualization dashboard. The National GK Secretariat is expected to use the system for database-related tasks. 

The GKMIS web application will be hosted on a cloud platform, utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the designated service provider and boasts of high availability and scalability. It features a public page and navigation to different modules and has a preview map of the Philippines with data from Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) Assessment and tables and charts from the LDRRMF and LDRRMP data. This groundbreaking project has been made possible in collaboration with Exist Software Labs and marks a significant stride towards enhancing public services. 

Ceremonial Handover

The handover took place at the Office of Civil Defense in Quezon City, Philippines. 

CRS Country Representative, Mr. Jonas Tetangco together with USAID’s Humanitarian Assistance Officer, Ms. Rachelle Gallagher and OCD’s Asec. Bernardo Rafaelito and Dir. Jose Harry Barber, together with Exist Software Labs Vice President for Technology, Mr. Jonas Lim and Tech Services Director, Mr. Dennis De Vera, came together to symbolize the transfer of responsibilities and expertise. The handover featured speeches from key stakeholders, expressing gratitude for partnership and emphasizing the shared commitment to strengthening the nation’s resilience against natural disasters.

Gawad Kalasag Managemement and Information Systems Hand Over

About Gawad KALASAG (GK) Search for Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Humanitarian Assistance

GK is the nation’s highest honor for excellence in disaster risk reduction and management. It has played a pivotal role in highlighting and elevating the standard of disaster resilience programs. This prestigious prize gains a technological edge from the use of a customized management system, which streamlines the collection, processing and distribution of information.

Role of Exist Software Labs

Gawad Kalasag Managemement and Information Systems Hand Over The Office of Civil Defense chose Exist Software Labs Inc for its capability to deliver all features in terms of their reference and cost efficiency.  Exist will implement a comprehensive management information system solution designed to streamline various aspects of governance, from citizen services to internal operations. The project encompasses a range of innovative technologies that are poised to elevate the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the local administration.

Moving Forward

The event closed with a significant handshake from representatives as a new era in disaster resilience technology is being brought in with the GKMIS. This collaboration of technology innovation, political control, and humanitarian commitment paves the way for a time when communities are better equipped to deal with natural calamities.

The GKMIS Web App Database System powered by Exist Software Labs will provide the infrastructure needed to store, manage, organize and utilize data effectively in the context of disaster risk reduction and management. Start your data management journey with us and become a data-driven organization.

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catalyzing digital Transformation: Exist Software Labs Participates in Sun Life Global Solutions' Spark Innovation Series on Cloud & Data Federation
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Catalyzing Digital Transformation: Exist Software Labs participates in Sun Life Global Solutions’ Spark Innovation Series 2023 on Cloud & Data Federation
Catalyzing Digital Transformation: Exist Software Labs participates in Sun Life Global Solutions’ Spark Innovation Series 2023 on Cloud & Data Federation 1300 972 Exist Software Labs

In photo (L-R): Event host Associate Director – Business Development  Yvette Seno, Engineering Manager Joseph Dindo Siasoco, Head of Portfolio Management Ada Mae David (Sun Life Global Solutions), Exist Director of Technical Services Dennis de Vera, Exist Vice President of Technology Jonas Lim, Exist President Michael Lim and Event host and Senior Project Manager Kiko Angeles

At Bonifacio Global Center on August 29, 2023, Sun Life Global Solutions held another edition of Spark Innovation Series, with the session focusing on Cloud and Data Federation. With an objective of updating their employees on the latest innovations in Cloud technology in the Financial Industry, Sun Life invited technology innovator Exist Software Labs (Exist) to discuss cloud data federation and data modernization.

Kiko Angeles and Yvette Seno opened the program as masters of ceremonies from Sun Life Global Solutions. Exist representatives Michael Lim, Jonas Lim, and Dennis De Vera, Jr. graced the event.

Exist’s journey towards Cloud Adoption and Data Federation

Exist President Michael Lim started the discussion at Sun Life event by providing valuable insights into Exist’s journey as a technology company. He presented the significant milestones of Exist Software Labs over the past 22 years, which inevitably touched on the brief history of cloud adoption. Dennis de Vera, Exist Director of Technical Services, supplemented this conversation highlighting the transition from traditional infrastructure to cloud services, and the subsequent innovations in infrastructure and data.

 

Dennis, in his presentation, provided an overview of Exist’s history of cloud adoption. Figures 1 to 3 above served as visual milestones, illustrating the transformation as regards cloud adoption. In Figure 1, Dennis described the initial stages of cloud adoption, where Exist began its journey by moving applications and databases to the cloud. This marked Exist’s crucial shift from traditional on-premise infrastructure to the cloud, a decision that would prove to be helpful not only to Exist, but to other organizations as well.

The move to cloud services was not merely a change in infrastructure but a strategic pivot that enabled Exist Software Labs to tap into the vast potential of cloud computing. Cloud services provided scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, allowing the company to expand its offerings and deliver value to clients in innovative ways.

As Dennis explained under Figure 2, applications were broken down into specific cloud services, which not only optimized performance but also enhanced security and resource allocation. This granular approach to cloud utilization empowered Exist to offer clients more tailored solutions, aligning with their specific needs and requirements.

Exploring the Pros and Cons of Cloud Adoption

Dennis’ insightful discussion on cloud adoption stages and their associated pros and cons highlighted the evolving nature of cloud technology. While each stage offered distinct advantages and challenges, cloud adoption Figure 3, marked by innovation in infrastructure and data management, serves as the solution to address the shortcomings of earlier stages.

As organizations continue to embrace the cloud, they must recognize the need for ongoing innovation to optimize their operations fully. By investing in cutting-edge technologies and data management strategies, they can harness the true potential of cloud adoption while minimizing its drawbacks. In this dynamic technological landscape, innovation is not just a choice but a necessity for organizations seeking to thrive in the cloud-centric future.

Benefits of Embracing Cloud and Data Federation

Exist’s Vice President for Technology Jonas Lim presented the benefits of Cloud Data Federation – including enhanced collaboration, efficiency, and decision-making. Implementing this approach provides a centralized data view, leading to informed decisions and increased competitiveness for businesses.

Data/Database Modernization: The Key to Business Excellence

Dennis and Jonas also highlighted the potential for data management to speed up innovation and growth, as they explained the significance of adapting to evolving data landscapes and leveraging modern technologies.

The Citadel of Security: Safeguarding Data Heritage

With the fast modernization of data, security became a crucial point of discussion, with a focus on protecting sensitive data. Dennis enlightened Sun Life Spark Innovation Series’ attendees about comprehensive security measures and compliance frameworks by simplifying security and making it more effective.

Dennis also explained the importance of “zero trust policy” by protecting assets anywhere with central policy. Implementing this approach provides a centralized data view, leading to informed decisions and increased competitiveness for businesses.

Moving Forward – Sun Life Spark Innovation Series Takeaways

The discussion at Sun Life Spark Innovation Series came to a close with the floor being opened to the audience for questions. Attendees left with a key takeaway: that as the world continues to evolve and as the need for new technologies increase, Exist marches on, providing solutions to help its customers thrive – demonstrating its continued commitment to drive growth and innovation for the years to come.

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