PLDT affirms that its continuous expansion of data centers is sustaining its growth by attracting new businesses. The recent performance of the VITRO Santa Rosa Data Center demonstrates a notable 5% growth, equivalent to P11.8 billion (about USD 210 million), in the first quarter of this year.
With the industry sector increasingly embracing digital transformation initiatives and the growing demand for ICT services from both local and global businesses, PLDT anticipates a surge in revenues. In fact, ePLDT, the company’s ICT arm, has witnessed a remarkable 14% increase in ICT revenues, primarily driven by the provision of data center and cloud services.
To fortify the country’s digital ecosystem and entice investments from hyperscalers, PLDT has made significant network infrastructure investments in the Jupiter, Asia Direct Cable, and Apricot subsea cable systems.
These investments will facilitate the seamless transportation of vast amounts of global data into VITRO’s network of data centers, expanding and strengthening the country’s global fiber footprint.
In parallel, PLDT, through ePLDT, aims to broaden its range of managed service offerings, integrating cybersecurity and multi-cloud solutions. This strategic move is designed to assist enterprises in their digital transformation efforts.
Additionally, PLDT Global, the international sales and marketing arm of the PLDT Group, experienced substantial growth of 44% in the first quarter of this year. The surge was primarily driven by escalating demand for networking and connectivity solutions from the US, Asia Pacific, and the global voice trading business.
Moreover, PLDT’s fixed business segment demonstrated steady growth, propelled by the rising demand for high-capacity data and next-generation services across various industries. Corporate data usage surged by 8% due to the increased adoption of internet services, managed networking solutions, and connectivity services.
