Metro Manila, Philippines — Smart Integrated Communication Solutions (Smicos) has formally partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BSMED), to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in enhancing productivity through digital tools.
This partnership aims to expand access to AI-powered automation and customer engagement solutions, helping MSMEs streamline operations, improve service efficiency, and take measurable steps toward digital transformation.
Highlights of the Partnership
Through its collaboration with DTI–BSMED, Smicos becomes part of a broader ecosystem of digital service providers for MSMEs in the Philippines. The partnership will cover key areas that align with the department’s efforts to boost digital adoption among small enterprises:
- Training and Knowledge Sharing - Smicos has been endorsed as a resource speaker under the Negosyo Center Program Management Office, as part of the Small and Medium Enterprise Roving Academy (SMERA) initiative.
- Content and Module Development - The platform will also contribute to module development, in collaboration with the Program Development Division, including potential integration into the E-TAAS initiative.
- Long-Term Integration - The official MSME TechTools list now includes Smicos in the productivity category. The partnership also promises a potential collaboration in enterprise resource planning (ERP) and digital maturity evaluations, to be led by BSMED’s Monitoring and Evaluation Division.
Smicos’s mission is to equip entrepreneurs with practical, cost-free tools that deliver real business impact. This most recent partnership directly supports the DTI’s goal of building smarter, more competitive MSMEs across the country.
Empowering Philippine MSMEs with Smicos
Smicos’s inclusion as an official DTI partner marks an important step in making digital transformation both achievable and sustainable for MSMEs. With support from BSMED, the platform can now scale its reach to thousands of business owners looking to improve their digital readiness.
To explore Smicos' tools and training opportunities, visit our website or download the Smicos Business app, now available on the Google Play Store for free.