PLDT Group's data center subsidiary, VITRO, under ePLDT, has announced a strategic alliance with Hong Kong-based HGC Global Communications (HGC) aimed at enhancing data center connectivity in the Philippines.
The partnership includes HGC's integration into the VITRO Partner Network (VPN), a collaboration led by PLDT Enterprise that brings together carriers, system integrators, and technology firms. This network allows partners to seamlessly integrate VITRO's infrastructure into their services.
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Gary F. Ignacio, VITRO's Chief Commercial Officer, expressed that the collaboration will open up new opportunities for VITRO and extend its reach by leveraging HGC's global network.
This enables HGC to extend its presence to the new VITRO Sta. Rosa Data Center, which PLDT describes as the Philippines' first and largest hyperscale-grade facility. HGC will deliver connectivity and telecom services to hyperscalers and enterprises co-located at VITRO Sta. Rosa, offering expanded reach and more connectivity choices.
HGC also stated that the agreement strengthens its Point of Presence (PoP) in the Philippines and fosters an ecosystem that supports further expansion of its data center connectivity. This move reinforces HGC's position within the country's rapidly evolving technology and digital infrastructure landscape.
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Michael De Castro, HGC's first Vice President for In-Country Project Investment and President of HGC’s Digital Well Infrastructure Corp (DWIC), noted that the partnership aims to achieve HGC's goal of delivering its globally recognized quality of service.
He explained that this will be accomplished by combining VITRO's advanced infrastructure with HGC’s extensive premium fiber-optic network in Luzon, including Metro Manila and key areas of Mindanao, along with their comprehensive ICT solutions and telecommunications services worldwide.
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