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Here in the Philippines, the Internet Cafe is a 24-hour workhorse. There are three distinct Internet Cafe models that can be showcased based on their characteristics:

The Business Center
The Mutimedia Hub
The Gaming Zone

But in reality, these three really co-exist with one another. A typical shop opens at around 9AM and acts like the business center for those who need to do wireless email (most cafes have wireless access), type documents or print documents. Once the clock hits 6Pm though, the lights dim and the hidden neon lights turn on, changing the face of the business center into something more attractive for the younger generation. Loud music is played and the evening gaming crows start to pour in.

The Internet Cafe is a synergy of market needs and hardware, being able to maximize a 24 hour time period (if your staff and equipment can keep up). VoIP tools may be used in the evening for Teamspeak or Vent, the lounge can be converted into a hangout place, and the office ambiance can be tweaked into something short of a club for the evening till the wee hours of the morning.