With unpredictable traffic and logistics issues from couriers, don’t you just wish there was a way for us to monitor if a parcel really arrived or that someone (or something) can receive our deliveries even when we’re not at home? I used to hope for the same thing and it seems that the tech gods have conspired to make our lives easier with the help of QUBE.

In a grand launch held at the Glorietta Activity Center last September 16, QUBE Smart Technology Corp. introduced the Philippines to a groundbreaking innovation – the country’s very first 360-degree digital smart locker technology, recognized as a significant leap forward in convenience and digitalization.

Elcid Lao, Founder, President, and CEO of QUBE walked attendees through the different generations of their smart lockers which are already being used in building lobbies and even amusement parks like Enchanted Kingdom. However, all eyes were on the latest Gen-3 Locker, which boasts a host of features including Standard and Max Main Lockers, an RFID/NFC Reader, QR/Barcode Scanner, Control Panel Display, Bill Acceptor, and even a power bank station. These enhancements were carefully designed to elevate the customer-centric experience to a whole new level.

Revolutionizing Deliveries and Item Safekeeping

Not stopping there, Lao introduced the First Mile and FOOD lockers, designed to streamline the first mile and food delivery process. These Digital Smart Lockers are now powered by PANDORA 2.0 — a proudly Pinoy-made IoT System. PANDORA 2.0 enhances efficiency, productivity, and security across QUBE’s 360° Digital Service Solutions, which include WASH, DROP, FOOD, KEEP, and introduce MOVE and PAY services.

With PANDORA, customers can enjoy express laundry with the WASH Service, securely receive parcels and food deliveries through the DROP and FOOD Service, access the Smart Locker 24/7 to store personal belongings via the KEEP Service, and even experience on-demand delivery through the brand-new MOVE Service. The PAY Service allows users to conveniently top up their beep™ cards. Lao also provided a tantalizing glimpse of future services – BOX, SHOP, HEALTH, TRIP, and PARK – all poised to elevate convenience to a whole new level.

In-App Locker Monitoring

To make all of this accessible at the touch of a button, Lao introduced the QUBE App. This app offers users a swift and contactless means of accessing the Digital Smart Locker. With features such as pre-booking, payment services, online security, support, and personalization, the QUBE App puts convenience squarely in the palm of your hand.

Beyond Smart Lockers

QUBE didn’t stop at smart lockers, though! They also introduced their advertising company, Q Media, led by CEO Rainier Ponce. Q Media offers dynamic and innovative advertising, events, and digital solutions using the Digital Smart Locker and Pudu advertising robots. In collaboration with official partners like Lalamove, FOPM, Enchanted Kingdom, PICK•A•ROO, Philippines Hop-On Hop-Off, and Entrego, the event showcased their brands at booths, offering attendees exciting activities and freebies. These partnerships underscored the commitment to delivering convenience and ease of use to customers and merchants alike.

Also present at the grand launch were Jonathan Juan “JJ” Moreno, President, and CEO of AF Payments Inc.; Ryan Mamaril, General Manager for Residential Managed Properties at FOPM; Razelle Mantala, National API Lead at Lalamove Philippines Inc.; Sharlene Zabala-Batin, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism-NCR, and Prateek Jain, Senior Operations Manager at foodpanda Philippines. Each of these luminaries gave insightful speeches highlighting the transformative potential of QUBE for Filipinos and the world.

The grand launch of QUBE Digital Smart Locker technology showcased high-level innovation, proudly designed by Filipino developers. This innovation aims to digitalize the Filipino lifestyle, offering a seamless, convenient, and efficient experience to customers and merchants. With QUBE, the future of convenience is here, and it’s undeniably bright! Can’t wait to see what else they have in store for Filipino consumers.

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