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(TGSI) as the Best Service Provider Respondent. <br><br><span class="div_newslft"> <img height="190" style="float:left;" src="images/NewsEvents/BSP.jpg" title="Ms. Anson receives the award for Tsukiden Global Solutions Inc."></span> The recognition ceremony was held at the Assembly Hall of BSP Office in Manila. <br><br> TGSI was represented by its Finance Manager- Ms. Elma Janer, Administrative Director - Ms. Michel Anson &amp; Gen. Manager- Mr. Masanori Warikai. <br>The award was handed over by BSP Chairman of the Board of Judges &amp; Monetary Board Member, Mr. Peter Favila and BSP Governor Hon. Amado Tetangco to Ms. Anson. <br> The award is given to honor outstanding companies, organizations &amp; stakeholders who support the BSP advocacy campaign on safeguarding price stability &amp; promotion of financial stability in the Philippines. </p> <p class="font_Header">TGSI at the 20th Software Development Expo (SODEC) at Tokyo Big Site, Japan</p> <p class="font_Items"> <span class="div_newslft"> <img src="images/NewsEvents/SODEC_Image.JPG" alt="20th SODEC (2010)" /> </span> TGSI once again trooped to Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan together with 8 other PSIA member companies to participate in the 20th Software Development Expo last May 11 - 13, 2011. <br /> <br /> TGSI didn't pass up the opportunity and intentionally joined this year's exhibit despite the risks to show support to the Japanese people in the light of the great Tohoku earthquake last March 2011. Although some countries backed out, the Philippine contingent braved the risks and attended in full force. <br /> <br /> The Philippine IT Seminar was held at the Philippine Embassy at Roponggi. Philippine Ambassador to Japan, Manuel M. Lopez warmly welcomed the 84 guests from different Japanese companies. <br /> <br /> This year, aside from offering custom software development, TGSI proudly showcased its 2 homegrown software solutions, namely <i><B>myHRBuddy</B></i>, a fully customizable Human Resource Information System and <i><B>Vo-Fone</B></i> , an Android SIP phone application. <p class="font_Header" id="NAE1">TGSI at CeBIT 2011</p> <p class="font_Items"> <span class="div_newscnt"> <img src="images/NewsEvents/CEBIT1.JPG" alt="TGSI Delegation 1" /> <img src="images/NewsEvents/CEBIT2.JPG" alt="TGSI Delegation 2" /> </span> <br /> Last May 31 to June 2, 2011 was TGSI's 2nd time to join CeBIT Australia. CeBIT Australia is the number one business event in the Asia Pacific region for Information and Communications Technology driving business strategy <br /> <br /> It is the leading platform for local and international manufacturers, service providers, distributors, retailers and buyers of Information and Communications Technology to meet and talk business, finding out how to achieve long and short term savings through technology-based business solutions. <br /> <br /> Being represented in this event gives TGSI an opportunity to expand our market and highlight not just its 2 homegrown software solutions, namely <i><B>myHRBuddy</B></i>, a fully customizable Human Resource Information System and <i><B>Vo-Fone</B></i> , an Android SIP phohe application, but also our 21 years of experience in IT outsourcing and expertise in the areas of quality assurance and testing, telecommunications applications, embedded systems and business applications development. TGSI was represented by Joseph Valdez, TGSI's Engineering Director, Sheree Marie Jove Baldovino, 2nd Business Unit Head, and Rojie Calzado, 6th Business Unit Head. <p class="font_Header" id="NAE2">A perfect blend of two cultures engineers success</p> <p class="font_Items"> <span class="div_newslft"> <img src="images/NewsEvents/jhanzawa.jpg" alt="Mr. Jiro Hanzawa" /></span> <i><b>Tsukiden Software Philippines Inc., one of the pioneers of information technology outsourcing in the country, has been setting the pace for software development since it was established more than 20 years ago.</b></i> <br /> <br /> In those years, the Philippines has become a preferred destination of foreign companies for their offshore business process outsourcing (BPO) activities, with the sector currently growing an average of 46 percent annually since 2006. <br /> <br /> Long before the country's BPO boom, TSPI was at the forefront of custom software, firmware and hardware development, catering to high-profile clients in Japan. <br /> <br /> <br /> TSPI's expertise in telecommunications, business applications, embedded system development and quality assurance testing service (its fastest growing business unit) has made the company highly recognizable in the IT industry. <br /> <br /> "Apart from the Philippines being a strategic location that could easily reach new markets worldwide, it is also the Filipino associates' flexibility and commitment to work that also makes our company progress considering our humble beginnings," says TSPI President Jiro Hanzawa. <br /> <br /> According to Hanzawa, TSPI continuously develops the skills of its engineers by setting up annual training programs for its associates, apprenticeships for IT students and partnerships with various IT schools. It also conducts nationwide recruitment events, which generate much-needed employment. <br /> <br /> In an industry as fast paced and vast, TSPI has established a commendable reputation in the IT field. <br /> <br /> With the Filipino's innate passion for innovation combined with the disciplined nature of the Japanese, TSPI perfectly illustrates the perfect blend of cultures engineering their own brand of success. <br /> <br /> Hanzawa also established a new company - Tsukiden Global Solutions Inc. - that will continue the legacy of TSPI. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://classified.japantimes.com/ads/pdfs/20110212-wer-philippines.pdf"><i>Source: Japan Times World Eye Report Feb 12. 2011</i></a> <p class="font_Header" id="NAE3">TGSI achieves CMMI v1.2 Maturity Level 3</p> <p class="font_Items"> <span class="div_newslft"> <img src="images/NewsEvents/CMMI.jpg" alt="CMMI Appraisal 2010" /> </span>The Carnegie-Mellon University Software Engineering Institute officially recognized the <i><B>2nd Business Unit of Tsukiden Global Solutions, Inc. as a Capability Maturity Model Integrationû0(CMMI) 1.2 Level 3 </B></i>last July 14, 2010. TGSI is the first software company in the Philippines to have achieved level 3 in CMMI version 1.2. <br /> <br /> TGSI was recommended for CMMI 1.2 Level 3 by its Lead Appraiser, Dr. Vinit Maheshwari, Director of Maverick Quality Advisory Services Private Limited and CMMI-certified High Maturity Lead Appraiser last June 18, 2010. After 26 days, the recommendation was accepted and approved for public use by Carnegie-Mellon SEI. <br /> <br /> The Capability Maturity Model Integration, or CMMI for short, is an internationally-recognized process improvement approach that helps guide organizations to integrate traditionally separate organizational functions, set process improvement goals and priorities, provide guidance for quality processes, and provide a point of reference for appraising current processes. <p class="font_Header" id="NAE4">TGSI at the 19th Software Development Expo (SODEC) at Tokyo Big Site, Japan</p> <p class="font_Items"> <span class="div_newsrgt"> <img src="images/NewsEvents/Sodec.jpg" alt="SODEC 2010" /> </span> For the 8th consecutive time since 2003, TGSI joined the Philippine delegation to Software Development Expo held at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan from May 12 to 15. SODEC is now on its 19th year and based on post show reports, there were a record of 1,206 exhibitors and 122,371 visitors. This has broken all other previous records and only affirms that SODEC is one of the most important events in the IT industry in Japan. TGSI goes to SODEC every year with the Philippine delegation in order to showcase to the Japanese market the capability of Filipinos in software development. While the Japanese IT market is huge and is projected to grow to US$145.96 billion by 2012, the Philippines needs a lot more to do in terms of marketing in order to capture a bigger slice of the pie. <p class="font_Header">TGSI at CeBIT 2010</p> <p class="font_Items"> <span class="div_newslft"> <img src="images/NewsEvents/CEBIT.jpg" alt="CEBIT 2010" /> </span> For the 1st time, TGSI participated in CeBIT 2010 last May 24 to 26 held at Sydney s Convention and Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia. CeBIT stands for Centrum der Büro-und Informationstechnik, German for "Centre of Office and Information Technology." The Business Process Association of the Philippines (BPAP), in cooperation with the Philippine government's Commission on ICT and the Department of Trade & Industry, led the Philippine delegation composed of 10 companies and a 22-man delegation to represent the Philippines at CeBIT 2010. CeBIT Australia is the leading business event in the Asia Pacific region for Information and Communications Technology driving business strategy. In TGSI s effort to build the TGSI brand and to search for opportunities in other markets, TGSI actively participates in international exhibits like CEBIT. On the extreme left is Joseph Valdez, Engineering Director and on the extreme right is Lowell Tortona, Senior Engineering Manager. The rest are Philippine delegates of other software companies and representatives from DTI, CICT, BPAP and PSIA. <p class="font_Header">SSS Hands-Out 2009 Philippines Awards To Top Employers, "BALIKAT NG BAYAN"</p> <p class="font_Items"> <span class="div_newsrgt"> <img src="images/NewsEvents/sss.bmp" alt="BALIKAT NG BAYAN 2009" /></span> The Philippine Government Agency, Social Security System (SSS), awarded Tsukiden Global Solutions, Inc as <b>"TOP EMPLOYER for National Capitol Region (North Area) - Medium Sized Category "</b> last September 1, 2009. The Awarding Ceremony was held at Ramon Magsaysay Hall, SSS main office in Quezon City. <br /> <br /> Tsukiden Global Solutions, Inc was represented by its Vice - President - Mr. Koji Masuda, Admin Director - Ms. Michel Anson and HR Benefits Associate - Ms. Jenny Haboc. The award was handed over by SSS President & CEO Hon. Romulo L. Neri, SSC Chairman Hon. Thelmo Y. Cunanan and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Hon. Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. to Mr. Koji Masuda. <br /> <br /> In alignment with TGSI Employee Care Program, the award shows that TGSI is achieving its advocacy to be <i><b>"the BEST PARTNER of its Associates"</b></i> by consistently taking care of its associates and providing a conducive and nurturing work environment. <br /> <br /> This can be attributed to its Associates continuous cooperation and TGSI top management's support. <br /> <br /> Kudos to TGSI Associates and Management for the <i><b>"BEST EMPLOYER AWARD"</b></i> </p> <p class="font_Header">TGSI - AMA Computer University Industry Partnership</p> <p class="font_Items"> <span class="div_newslft"> <img src="images/NewsEvents/1.JPG" alt="TGSI-AMA Partnership" /></span> TSUKIDEN GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. and AMA Computer University, regarded as the pioneer and largest IT University in Asia, have forged partnership last June 29, 2009. Their collaboration transpired so that both institutions can provide more employment opportunities to IT professionals. <br /> <br /> TGSI agreed to support AMA in the areas of Student Internship Program that would provide real world IT project experience to their students. The partnership also includes curriculum review and training, job posting and job placement. As Mr. Jiro Hanzawa, TGSI President &nbsp;cited &nbsp;to &nbsp;AMA &nbsp;CEO &nbsp;& &nbsp;President&nbsp;, <br /> Dr. Amable Miguel Aguiluz IX - We are glad to be in partnership with an academic institution like AMA in line with our business expansion and we look forward to share our knowledge in the field of IT to your educators and students.<br /> <br /> Recently, TGSI donated oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and current probe amplifier for AMA Engineering Laboratory use. With TSUKIDEN GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. at the forefront of custom software, firmware and hardware development and with its expertise on Telecommunications Applications Development, Quality Assurance Testing Services, Business Applications and Embedded Systems Development, AMA Computer University students will have the requisite exposure to Japanese technology, culture and discipline. </p> <p class="font_Header">Tsukiden Participates in CommunicAsia 2009</p> <p class="font_Items"> <span class="div_newsrgt"> <img src="images/NewsEvents/2.JPG" alt="CommunicAsia 2009" /></span> Tsukiden Global Solutions, Inc. participated as one of the Philippine delegates in the 20th International Communications and Information Technology Exhibition or CommunicAsia 2009, held at Singapore Expo last June 16-19, 2009 in Singapore. <br /> <br /> This year marks the sixth consecutive year that the Philippines has participated in CommunicAsia. Meanwhile this is the 3rd year for TGSI which started its participation in 2007. Since then TGSI has joined CommunicAsia every year. TGSI joins CommunicAsia as part of its overall plan to tap into other markets other than Japan. While Japan remains to be TGSIôu number one market, TGSI always remains open to opportunities in other markets to realize the vision of its President, Mr. Hanzawa, of a TGSI serving not only one market but several markets as a way of increasing growth.</p> <p class="font_Header">Tsukiden Joined the 18th Software Development Expo</p> <p class="font_Items"> <span class="div_newslft"> <img src="images/NewsEvents/3.JPG" alt="SODEC '09" /></span> Since 2003, TGSI has been a part of the Software Development Expo (SODEC) held annually at Japan. For its 18th EXPO, it was held last May 13-15, 2009 at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight). The TGSI delegates, headed by TGSI Vice - President Mr. Koji Masuda, have actively displayed the strengths of the company, namely its 20 years of successful IT outsourcing services, Japanese Bridge-SEs based in Manila, certified CMMI Level 3 and guaranteed security program for its projects. As the primary market, TGSI still looks forward to meeting and having more business dealings with Japanese companies and to continuously promote its highly skilled and professional IT Filipino associates.</p> <p class="font_Header">TGSI Celebrates 20th Anniversary</p> <p class="font_Items"> <span class="div_newsrgt"> <img src="images/NewsEvents/4.JPG" alt="TGSI 20th Anniversary" /></span> Last February 28, 2009, TGSI celebrated its 20th anniversary at Crowne Plaza Hotel. It was graced by honorable CICT Chairman Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III. <br /> TGSI President, Mr. Jiro Hanzawa said: "The 20th Anniversary celebration is a big leap for Tsukiden Global Soluitions, Inc." Looking back 20 years ago, there were 16 engineers who were first hired by TGSI and were sent to Japan for training. As the years passed, TGSI has continuously acquired more projects, more clients and has increased manpower. <br /> <br /> The event became memorable to all the attendees as they witnessed the entertaining group song & dance presentations of different TGSI batches and extravagant raffle prizes were also imparted. <br /> <br /> It was truly an evening of glamour and an inspiring experience to be part of the TGSI's VISION, &nbsp;that&nbsp; is&nbsp; - <br /> to be the "Best Global Business Partner of our Clients" and to be the "Best Global Business Partner of the Associates".</p> <div style="background-image: url('images/NewsEvents/bg_slideshow2.jpg'); width: 488px; height: 325px; background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top: 21px; padding-left: -10px;"> <div id="show" class="slideshow"> <img src="images/20th Fullsize/1.jpg" alt="Mr. Hanzawa delivering his opening remarks." /> </div> </div> <br /> <center><img src="images/20th Fullsize/20th Logo.jpg" alt="TGSI 20th Anniversary" /></center> <!--End--> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td style=" width:180px; padding:10px; font-size:0;" align="center" valign="top"></td> </tr> </table> <!--Footer--> <table style="width:100%; background-image: url('Images/bg06.jpg');" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td style="width:10px;"></td> <td style="height:40px;" align="left" valign="middle"><a class="font_Footer">Copyright © 2011 | Tsukiden Global Solutions, Inc | All Rights Reserved.</a></td> </tr> </table> <div style="top: 112px; font-size:0px;" id="floatMenu"> <img alt="" src="Images/AboutTsuki.png" /> <a href="CorporateProfile.htm"><img alt="Corporate Profile" src="images/QL2.bmp" border="0" onmouseover="this.src='images/QL2hov.bmp';" onmouseout="this.src='images/QL2.bmp';" /></a> <img alt="" src="images/QLOrg1.bmp" border="0" /> <a href="Advantage.htm"><img alt="TGSI Advantage" src="images/QL3.bmp" border="0" onmouseover="this.src='images/QL3hov.bmp';" onmouseout="this.src='images/QL3.bmp';" /></a> <a href="Clients.htm"><img alt="Our Clients" src="images/QL4.bmp" border="0" onmouseover="this.src='images/QL4hov.bmp';" onmouseout="this.src='images/QL4.bmp';" /></a> <a href="Careers.htm"><img alt="Careers" src="images/QL5.bmp" border="0" onmouseover="this.src='images/QL5hov.bmp';" onmouseout="this.src='images/QL5.bmp';" /></a> <a href="ContactUs.htm"><img alt="Contact Us" src="images/QL6.bmp" border="0" onmouseover="this.src='images/QL6hov.bmp';" onmouseout="this.src='images/QL6.bmp';" /></a> <a href="Products.htm"><img alt="Products" src="images/QLProducts.bmp" border="0" onmouseover="this.src='images/QLProductshov.bmp';" onmouseout="this.src='images/QLProducts.bmp';" /></a> <a href="Services.htm"> <img alt="Services" src="images/QLServices.bmp" border="0" onmouseover="this.src='images/QLServiceshov.bmp';" onmouseout="this.src='images/QLServices.bmp';" /></a> <a href="BusinessApplication.htm"> <img alt="Business Applications" src="images/QLS1.bmp" border="0" onmouseover="this.src='images/QLS1hov.bmp';" onmouseout="this.src='images/QLS1.bmp';" /></a> <a href="Telecommunications.htm"> <img alt="Telecommunications" src="images/QLS2.bmp" border="0" onmouseover="this.src='images/QLS2hov.bmp';" onmouseout="this.src='images/QLS2.bmp';" /></a> <a href="QA.htm"><img alt="Quality Assurance" src="images/QLS3.bmp" border="0" onmouseover="this.src='images/QLS3hov.bmp';" onmouseout="this.src='images/QLS3.bmp';" /></a> <a href="Embedded.htm"><img alt="Embedded Systems" src="images/QLS4.bmp" border="0" onmouseover="this.src='images/QLS4hov.bmp';" onmouseout="this.src='images/QLS4.bmp';" /></a> </div> </div> </center> </body> </html>