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MEC Golf Invitational: A Jaw-Dropping Hole-in-one

Kait Donieto — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:00:38 +0000

Amidst the serene greenery and the rhythmic sound of clubs striking balls at the Manila Golf & Country Club, a momentous golfing event took place. During the MEC Golf Invitational on March 8, 2024, Arthur “Art” San Gabriel achieved what every golfer dreams of, but few accomplish—a hole-in-one. Art’s remarkable achievement overshadowed the competitive spirit with a unifying round of admiration and applause from participants and spectators alike.

A Glimpse into the MEC Golf Invitational 2024

Held at the Manila Golf & Country Club, MEC Networks hosted its first-ever groundbreaking event, the MEC Golf Invitational. This premier gathering perfectly blended sportsmanship with networking. It brought together key players from the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. Aside from being just a day on the green, this event was designed for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, and celebration of our shared successes.

The Moment of Triumph

For those unfamiliar with the term, a hole-in-one is the ultimate achievement in golf. It is a single stroke that sends the ball directly from the tee into the cup on a par-three hole. It’s a rare and treasured accomplishment that demands precision, skill, and a touch of luck.

Among the standout memories of the day was the astonishing feat achieved by Arthur “Art” San Gabriel—a hole-in-one sponsored by ChargeUPS. In golf, securing a hole-in-one is an extraordinary marvel that demonstrates not only technical skill but also a bit of serendipity. This triumph wasn’t just a personal victory; it was a display of exceptional talent and dedication, sending ripples of admiration and celebration across the course.

Photo Credit: Inquirer Golf

On that memorable day, San Gabriel’s moment of glory unfolded at the 11th hole—a challenging par-three that demands accuracy and finesse. With his Honma Beres 3-wood in hand and a Titleist ProV1 ball teed up, San Gabriel took aim from 155 yards. As his flight mates and witnesses, Art Irasusta, Noli Gusi, and Royce Wong, looked on, San Gabriel executed a flawless swing, sending the ball soaring through the air with precision. Then, guided by fate, the ball found its mark, dropping into the cup with a satisfying thud.

The Enduring Legacy

The MEC Golf Invitational became more than a day of golf and networking, but it also became a historic event marked by Art San Gabriel’s exceptional achievement. Beyond personal glory, Art’s hole-in-one has a lasting impact. It adds unforgettable lore to the MEC Golf Invitational, encouraging more participation and enthusiasm in future events. His success will inspire upcoming golfers and professionals in the ICT industry, nurturing a culture of excellence and celebration.

As we look ahead, Art San Gabriel’s hole-in-one will endure, symbolizing the spirit of the MEC Golf Invitational—a spirit of camaraderie, competition, and shared successes. His victory is a testament to skill, luck, and the pursuit of excellence. It’s a moment we’re proud to have witnessed and one that will be remembered in the story of the MEC Golf Invitational’s history.

Congratulations once more to Art San Gabriel for this awe-inspiring achievement and thank you to ChargeUPS for sponsoring the hole-in-one. Here’s to many more years of success, collaboration, and memorable moments, on and off the golf course.

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MEC Golf Invitational 2024: A Day of Golf, Friendly Competition, and Building New Connections

Kait Donieto — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:27 +0000

Amidst the lush greens of the Manila Golf & Country Club, MEC Networks proudly hosted its first-ever MEC Golf Invitational on March 8, 2024. This premier event brought together industry leaders, decision-makers, and partners in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for a day of friendly competition, networking, and camaraderie.

The MEC Golf Invitational is not only a showcase of sportsmanship and skill on the green but also serves a broader, more essential purpose. This event is meticulously organized not only as a platform for a friendly match among peers but also as a unique opportunity for attendees to forge new connections, strengthen existing ones, and celebrate shared successes in a relaxed, yet vibrant atmosphere. At MEC Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and camaraderie, and this event offered the perfect opportunity to unite like-minded individuals who share our ethos of working hard and playing hard.

Details of the MEC Golf Invitational

The MEC Golf Invitational began with the exciting anticipation of participants as they gathered for registration early in the morning and a scrumptious breakfast to fuel up for the game ahead. With high spirits and enthusiasm building, the ceremonial tee-off marked the official start of the tournament, setting the stage for a day filled with fun and competition.

The tournament reached its peak with a lavish lunch, where stories of triumphs and near misses were shared over delicious food and refreshing beverages. Laughter echoed across the dining hall as fellowships were forged and memories were made, embodying the true spirit of the MEC Golf Invitational.

A Celebration of Triumphs

Among the many memorable moments of the MEC Golf Invitational, one stood out above the rest: the remarkable hole-in-one achieved by Mr. Art San Gabriel. This feat was a moment that sent ripples of admiration through the crowd. It served as a reminder of the remarkable talent and dedication within our industry.

As the day drew to a close, participants gathered for the eagerly anticipated awarding ceremony and raffle, where accolades were bestowed upon our sponsors, the deserving victors, and prizes were awarded to lucky winners. Amidst cheers and applause, the true winners of the day were not just those who claimed victory on the golf course, but all who came together to celebrate the spirit of camaraderie and collaboration.

Looking Ahead

The MEC Golf Invitational was a testament to the power of partnership, camaraderie, and shared purpose. As we reflect on the day’s events, we are filled with gratitude for the opportunity to unite with our peers, strengthen existing connections, and forge new relationships that will shape the future of the ICT industry.

At MEC Networks, we are dedicated to nurturing an environment where teamwork, excellence, and enjoyment thrive. We are immensely grateful to everyone who participated in our recent event, making it a truly significant experience. We would like to extend our profound gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support. A special acknowledgment to our Platinum Sponsors: Ruckus Networks, HPE Aruba, Fortinet, and ChargeUPS, whose contributions were invaluable. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes out to our Gold Sponsors: Axis Communications, CHICHA San Chen, Mt. Fuji, Cafe de Margaux, East Ocean Palace, Mighty King, Godel Chocolate, and Royal Salute, for their pivotal role in our success. We are equally thankful to our Silver Sponsors: CommScope, Belden, Hikvision, Mitel, and BDO, for their steadfast support. Lastly, we recognize our Bronze Sponsors: Netscout, Eaton-Huyu, SunStar Mall, The Service Warehouse, Urban Stop, and Pacsports, for their commitment and assistance.

We look forward to many more years of success, collaboration, and friendly competition on and off the golf course. Until next time, let’s continue to work hard, play hard, and celebrate the victories, both big and small, that bring us together as a community.

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Fortinet Received Awards for Reshaping the SD-WAN Market

MEC Digital — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:33:28 +0000

Traditional SD-WAN Still Leaves Organizations Vulnerable

While SD-WAN solutions address this challenge with a more flexible and dynamic connectivity strategy, early-to-market solutions did not consider the security needs of those connections. The one thing that the standard model had going for it was that all traffic was at least inspected and secured using the total stack of enterprise-grade security solutions deployed at the core. Direct access to cloud and internet services from the branch means protection is no longer available. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of SD-WAN solutions on the market provide little more than a VPN and a stripped-down firewall to safeguard this critical link in today’s distributed networks, which leaves organizations poorly protected and highly vulnerable.

Secure SD-WAN Recognized with Top Industry Awards

The marketplace is taking notice. For instance, Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN just received CRN’s 2019 Tech Innovator award within the Networking – SD-WAN category, as well as CRN’s 2019 Product of the Year within the Security-Network – Technology subcategory. These awards are just a little reflection of the impact that Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN solution is having on transforming the market.

We have also been recognized for our work with MEF, the group accountable for defining SD-WAN certifications and standards. in addition to winning two MEF 3.0 Proof of Concept awards – one for developing security standards for secure connections between separate SD-WAN devices, and the other for ensuring application security for SD-WAN services – we also lead a key Initiative within the MEF Applications Committee on Application Security for SD-WAN Services (MEF88).

Additionally, Fortinet’s secure SD-WAN solution has received two consecutive NSS Labs “Recommended” ratings and showcased rock bottom total cost of ownership (TCO), resilient high availability for better user experience, and high WAN performance for cloud applications.

Secure SD-WAN Protects Innovation Through Security-Driven Networking

With over 21,000 Fortinet Secure SD-WAN customers and counting, organizations are quickly learning that digital transformation without security could be a dead end. Instead, manufacturers and businesses alike ought to take an aggressive security-first approach that ensures that all innovation includes security-driven networking to make sure that flexibility and adaptability don’t leave organizations exposed to today’s increasingly aggressive – and successful – cybercriminals.

Take a security-driven approach to networking to enhance user experience and simplify operations at the WAN edge with Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN solution.

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MEC and Panduit Awards Top Partners for 1st Half Fiscal Year 2019

MEC Updates — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 08:10:08 +0000

MEC and Panduit were able to extend their gratitude to their partners for the successful 1st Half of FY2019 through the Mid-year Partners Appreciation Night held at Yes Please! at the Palace in BGC last August 13, 2019.

The evening affair was graced by Ms. Sheryl Go, MEC Senior Vice President for Sales. In her opening message, Ms. Go expressed her message of thanks to the partners in attendance. She further mentioned that the good performance during the 1st half of the year is an indicator that MEC-Panduit will end the year on a good note with the continuous support of the partners.

In her message, Panduit Philippines’ Country Sales Manager, Ms. Monette Valbuena, stressed the benefits and advantages of being a Panduit partner. She reminded the attendees of Panduit commitment to providing the necessary tools and assistance to the partners.

After the sumptuous dinner, Panduit and MEC awarded 6 partners whose performances from the start of the year are noteworthy.

1H FY19 Best Project Award – DTSI Group, an NTT Group Company
1H FY19 Valuable Contribution Award – Net Pacific, Inc.
1H FY19 Proactive Partner Award – Newcore Industries International, Inc.
1H FY19 Growth Partner Award – Technologies Specialist, Inc.
1H FY19 Alliance Partner Award – Comfac Global Group
1H FY19 Promising Partner Award – Omnicom Systems Corporation

The awards were presented by Mr. Merrick Chua, MEC President, Ms. Maureen Chua, Executive Vice President for Finance and Marketing at MEC, Ms. Sheryl Go, MEC Senior Vice President for Sales, Ms. Julie Santiago, MEC Senior Product Manager for Panduit, together with Ms. Monette Valbuena of Panduit.

The evening continued with a series of fun games and activities including a Sing-Off between partners where the attendees’ hidden talents were showcased.

To cap the Appreciation Night, MEC President, Mr. Merrick Chua, addressed the crowd and thanked everyone in attendance for their support to MEC and Panduit. He reassured everyone that MEC and Panduit will always be at the ready to assist the partners in pursuing opportunities together.

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MEC Powers Up Portfolio with Launch of ChargeUPS

MEC Networks Corporation — Thu, 23 May 2019 03:45:52 +0000

Experience Uninterruptible Power to Keep your Business Going with ChargeUPS

The demand for staying connected 24/7 is at an all-time high as more businesses in the Philippines take on Digital Transformation. This requires everything to be kept running without any disruptions, making an uninterrupted power supply a necessity for businesses. As your partner in innovation, MEC Networks Corporation enables business continuity in the country with uninterruptible power through the launching of ChargeUPS, its own brand of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), held May 21, 2019, at the Movie Stars Café, Quezon City.

The ChargeUPS Advantage

ChargeUPS, the latest addition to MEC’s Technology Expertise, is a double online conversion uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that offers businesses continuity and peace of mind with its state-of-the-art technology. “In this very digital age, the keys to growth are power stability and technological reliability. In order to help our trusted partners to reach these goals, we are launching our very own product to add to our set of tech solutions.”

-Sheryl Go, MEC Networks Senior Vice President for Sales

MEC Networks Senior Vice President for Sales, Ms. Sheryl Go, shared in her opening message that ChargeUPS was developed with the vision of helping partners succeed in the Digital Age—highlighting the importance of power stability and technological reliability to grow. With ChargeUPS ensuring business productivity, MEC can help partner companies reach their goals without disruptions.

To further discuss the ChargeUPS Advantage, Mr. Larry Cunanan, MEC Networks Vice President for Business Development talked about how ChargeUPS avoids downtime by providing solutions to power anomalies usually encountered by businesses. He also presented how ChargeUPS, with its double online conversion technology, stands out among other UPS technologies as well as other competitors in the market.

The night ended with MEC Networks Technical Planning and Operations Vice President Mr. Cesar Aboy, thanking the support of over 200 clients in attendance for the success of the ChargeUPS Brand and Product Launch.

With the promise of keeping businesses running smoothly 24/7, ChargeUPS empowers its clients to achieve uninterrupted growth.

More Than Distribution, We Provide Solutions

Staying true to its mission, MEC continuously aims to search for solutions that can help clients create opportunities and expand businesses further. Are you ready to drive innovation with a reliable UPS that will keep you going no matter the odds?

Know more about how ChargeUPS can Keep You Going.

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Cloud-based Internet Access in the Philippines by Ruckus

MEC Digital — Wed, 08 May 2019 23:26:14 +0000

Ruckus Networks announced that Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi, a cloud-managed Enterprise Wi-Fi solution is now available in the Philippines and in the remainder of the Asia Pacific region.

Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi allows network administrators to manage multiple locations through a single web- or mobile app-based dashboard. This solution is designed to help ‘Lean IT’ staff at schools, retail, professional services, warehouses, and hotels effectively manage a multi-site network while delivering exceptional connectivity for students, guests, and customers.

Additionally, it allows organizations to lessen their total cost of ownership (TCO) compared to other solutions by matching cloud efficiency with high-performance access points (APs) that serve more users over a wider area.

The Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi solution offers short videos to show its new features. It also has a network to auto-update and remain secure, informing them through text messages and push notifications through a mobile app of any outages.

Designed to be simple and scalable, Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi allows businesses of all sizes to deploy and remotely oversee Wi-Fi networks across multiple sites. With just a single interface to create new Wi-Fi networks, add access points, and manage network performance and activity, the solution lets administrators manage from anywhere via a simple and intuitive, web-based interface or the Ruckus Cloud mobile app.

“As organizations in the Asia Pacific region undergo digital transformation, reliable and high-performance Wi-Fi is a must to accelerate growth and improve operational efficiencies,” said Kho Teck Meng, regional sales director, Asean, for Ruckus Networks. “By using the same enterprise-grade technology present in all of our installations, customers now have access to a combination of simplicity and performance that wasn’t previously available. We look forward to helping our partners across the region drive greater value for their customers with a solution that is easy to deploy and manage,” added Meng.

The solution is the first foundational service of the many software-as-service offerings by Ruckus Network.

Ruckus Cloud-Wifi is now available in the Asia Pacific Region.

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MEC and Panduit Journey Through Asia for Partners Sales Kick Off

MEC Networks Corporation — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 02:36:51 +0000

Last March 19-24, MEC Networks Corporation in partnership with Panduit Philippines held this year’s Partners Sales Kick Off aboard the SuperStar Virgo. Being its inaugural cruise, partner delegates became a part of history on March 19 as they all set sail across Asia on board the first cruise ship to have a homeport in Manila.

The week long voyage started with a welcome dinner for everyone on board. While feeling the fresh sea breeze, listening to the enticing music of the band blending with the sound of the water as the ship traverses through it, and enjoying the company of each one, the delegates from MEC, Panduit, and Partner companies ended their day with a welcome party of their own.

Our culturally rich heritage

Everyone was taken to a walk down memory lane as the cruise docked at its first stop in Laoag, Philippines the following day. With a short boat trip from the cruise ship to the town’s port, participants were greeted with a necklace made out of banig, a local product. Despite the summer heat, everyone was still in awe as they were refreshed of the country’s history and culture through museums and century old structures.

Beautiful natural and urban landscapes

The following day, everyone woke up to the sight of nearby islands as the ship was about to dock on its second stop in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Upon embarkation, everyone was immediately introduced to Taiwan’s famous delicacy, the Pineapple pie. The stunning views, both cityscapes and natural landscapes, enthralled everyone. Their food curiosity was also satisfied as they were treated to a sumptuous local meal for lunch.

The happiest place on earth

Almost after 18 hours at sea, the ship finally docked in its third stop—Hong Kong. The group spent their afternoon in the happiest place on earth. Everyone’s inner child was awakened upon entering the glorious Disneyland arch that day. The rides and the magical parade was more than enough to tickle everyone’s fancy. And as the day came to a close, the group decided to walk down the busy streets of Nathan Road en route to the cruise ship.

The following day started like all mornings aboard the ship— by having a hearty breakfast with a premier seat in front of the beautiful view of the sea. This day, however, was spent in the cruise—in the sea, surrounded by several shades of blue. It gave everyone the chance to explore every corner of the ship on their own. But as soon as the clock struck 4 in the afternoon, everyone gathered and bonded over food, drinks, laughter, and tons of singing.

As the night dawned, everybody was all dressed up as they joined the ship’s gala dinner at 8 in the evening. This was followed by the ship’s send-off party which made everyone sing and groove with the performers. As the night came to a close, everyone was all huddled listening to the live band while having their last feel of the evening sea breeze, savoring every exchange made among the group.

Almost every night ended like that— with dinner, late night snacks, drinks, laughter, new memories to treasure, and a bond that becomes stronger as another day pass. As the ship docked in Manila, Philippines that Friday, everybody bid goodbye with smiles on their faces and an experience etched in their memories for a lifetime.

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