Cyber Magazine May 2023 | Page 106

The leading enabler of digital transformation in the Philippines , ePLDT is building and securing critical digital infrastructure for a brighter future
ePLDT
The leading enabler of digital transformation in the Philippines , ePLDT is building and securing critical digital infrastructure for a brighter future

It has been an eventful 12 months for Victor S . Genuino . Since becoming President and CEO of ePLDT – the leading enabler of digital transformation in the Philippines – on 1 April 2022 , he has overseen the company ’ s own dramatic realignment .

That shift in business focus means an even greater emphasis on data centres , as Genuino doubles-down on the company ’ s pioneering commitments – they built the first data centre in the Philippines , and are currently adding an 11th to the portfolio .
VITRO Sta . Rosa will have an initial power capacity of 14MW in early 2024 , which will increase to 50MW when fully operational , making it the largest and most advanced data centre in the country .
Leveraging on the telecommunication infrastructure of the PLDT Group , ePLDT is best placed to deliver customised ICT services through its suite of multi-cloud and data centre solutions , which in turn enable enterprises in the Philippines to achieve their digital transformation goals .
“ It ' s been a hell of a rollercoaster ride ,” says Genuino . “ When I entered ePLDT we were into a lot of businesses that had low growth or low margin and it was an opportune time to rationalise these .
“ We have to focus on where we think growth is going to come from and , more importantly , offer and provide solutions to customers to make the services of PLDT and ePLDT stickier for them .
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