Marikina, as a pioneer city, seeks to meet the challenges and to reap the advantages of fully embracing the computer age. This venture into the new technology will pave the way for a more efficient delivery of vital public service and a more effective implementation of governance.
The City Government of Marikina has put together its own
Wide Area Network, connecting 66 remote sites of barangays, schools, health centers and other local government offices to the Marikina Data Center located at the Marikina City Hall.
A network is served via wireless infrastructure installed on various selected sites thus making the City of Marikina as the very
first fully connected high speed Wireless City in the Philippines!
We have seen its tremendous potential in improving the efficiency of our governance, economy, tourism and security. The more notable and immediate benefits of the WAN are the following:
· Improves day-to-day operations thru office automation
· Provides access to information and regulations useful to the public through public service information systems
· Enhances communication and business operation of the city through the use of E-mail, Instant Messaging and SMS
· Continuos development of software applications to further enhance the office’s productivity and better provide the citizens access to pertinent information.
· Use of the enhanced transactional Marikina In – House Portal
· Free use of Internet, VoIP, and other Internet-based applications