PLDT Chief Operating Officer, Menardo Butch G. Jimenez, emphasized the increasing potential of tech-focused telcos in the region’s changing digital landscape. He mentioned, “We have already built 10 data centers and are finishing our 11th and biggest facility, which shows how strongly we believe that data centers are an important part of PLDT’s revenue growth.” He also said that PLDT has experienced strong growth rates in its data center business over the past five years.
Through its subsidiary, ePLDT, PLDT has become a leader in the Philippines data center industry. The company operates a network of VITRO data centers, providing solutions for customers’ increasing IT outsourcing needs. The VITRO Sta. Rosa Data Center, the largest and most advanced in the country, is positioned to be the Philippines’ artificial intelligence (AI) hub, forming the first AI ecosystem in the nation.
Jimenez also highlighted that data sovereignty laws represent a significant upcoming development, noting that localized data storage regulations enforced by the government will drive the demand for domestic data centers. Looking forward, PLDT is preparing for an AI-powered future by offering GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) to meet the growing need for high-performance computing (HPC) due to AI and machine learning (ML) adoption.
Through investments in data centers, AI infrastructure, and green energy, PLDT is solidifying its position as a leader in digital transformation and shaping the future of the telecommunications industry.
