What’s on the horizon for Davao’s IT industry? We’re seeing more software development companies being put up (by locals and by immigrants), and we’re seeing newfangled products and services being offered locally.

This post is only about a couple of teasers. The real deal will follow as soon as I have more details to blog about.

A new-media company is in the process of being registered with the SEC (I won’t mention the company name yet… in case it doesn’t get approved!). “New media” is a term that describes entities whose main focus is on the activities of Internet-based marketing and advertising. This new outfit is comprised of 5 bloggers, including yours truly. The reason why we’re putting up this company is the emergence of local demand for new-media services: Web marketing, promotions via blog sites, Internet advertising, SEO.

It’s not just about making Web sites anymore, and companies are starting to see this. They have come to realize that, even with a Web site, there is a missing layer between their sites and the people that they want to target as audience. That layer is what we’re here to provide.

Next up is related to media: a Web-based ‘TV show’ for technology-related content. It’s more aptly called a Webcast, and it’s in production now. The show will be called PinoyTech TV. The Webcast will feature industry news, gadget reviews, personality profiles, IT investment destinations, and employment opportunities. Watch out for it!

(The PinoyTech TV outfit, by the way, is looking for enthusiastic videographers and writers who are attuned to the inner workings of the national IT industry.)

Another online service that’s being developed is Davao Tech Jobs (www.davaotechjobs.com). It’s already live, but is still in beta. Applicants can already send in their resumes, which will then be matched with job openings. Companies can post job openings by sending them via an online form — this service is currently free of charge.

More later!