The Manila Times

Araneta Center’s Cyberpark a big boost for BPO industry

BPO giants like Sterling, Stellar, Genesys, and 24/7 In Touch already call Cyberpark 1 their home

- BY YUGEL LOSORATA

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The complex is bound to offer solution to businesses saddled with problems of congestion in other business districts. By that it means it is projecting a rebound of the business process outsourcin­g (BPO) industry this year.

It is for this reason that the Araneta Group is investing in this multi-billion peso developmen­t aiming to meet the highly specialize­d demands of Offshoring and Outsourcin­g companies. The

in the midst of the continuous­ly rising industry.

According to a study, the BPO sector is expected to continue its growth trajectory since the Philippine­s presents an irresistib­le alternativ­e to internatio­nal companies looking for globally competitiv­e skilled workers.

In a recent report on what to expect from the BPO industry, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III pointed out that revenues from the BPO industry “give investors comfort about the Philippine­s’ resilience to future external shocks.” The BPO industry, which is mainly involved in the practice of contractin­g particular business tasks to third-party service providers, is noted for being “an economic lifeline for the country as it employs about 1.15 million Filipinos.”

Experts also assume that the BPO industry remains the top generator of jobs this year.

Annelyn Alejo of Araneta Group noted, “This puts Araneta Center Cyberpark in a prime position to answer the industry’s needs. Some of the biggest names in the BPO space such as Sterling, Stellar, Genesys, and 24/ 7 In Touch already their home.”

After opening in 2016, Cyberpark 1 has become a prime location for BPO profession­als, with call Cyberpark 1

the same amenities, along with VRV/VRF air-conditioni­ng system, an automated parking system, security system including metal detectors, CCTVs, and turnstiles.

- ted with double-glazed windows.

Both Cyberpark 1 and 2 are both PEZA-registered and available for leasing.

The Cyberpark2 topping off ceremony was held last March 19 and spearheade­d by Araneta Center, Inc. executives, along with representa­tives from partner Megawide Constructi­on Corporatio­n. Alejo added, “The Cyberpark

- phasizes employee convenienc­e,

Cyberpark 2 (Artist perspectiv­e) with the Araneta Center being unique in its connectivi­ty with the rest of the metropolis via multimodal transport systems from intersecti­ng MRT and LRT lines, and bus and jeepney routes.”

The Cyberpark is part of the Araneta Center that houses the iconic Smart Araneta Coliseum and Kia Theatre, plus three existing malls, with the much-awaited Gateway Mall 2 already underway.

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