The Philippines is increasingly becoming a focal point in the rapidly expanding data center industry, with telecommunications companies eyeing the nation’s strategic potential.
In recent discussions, Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark acknowledged the Philippines’ promising prospects in the data center sector, highlighting the country’s strategic location in Southeast Asia.
Lundmark emphasized the Philippines’ appeal as an attractive destination for tech investments from global players like China and the US, particularly in the context of burgeoning data center infrastructure.
Local telecommunications giants such as PLDT Inc. and Globe Telecom Inc. are actively bolstering their data center capabilities to attract major tech corporations like Amazon, Google, and Meta.
PLDT’s portfolio of facilities, including the forthcoming VITRO Sta. Rosa facility, and Globe’s ambitious plans to invest $1 billion in the country’s largest data center underscore the nation’s growing importance in the global data center landscape.
With the concerted efforts of local telcos and the favorable market conditions, the Philippines is poised to emerge as a key player in the global data center industry, leveraging its strategic advantages and attracting substantial investments.