PLDT’s VITRO, HGC Partner to Strengthen Philippine Data Center Connectivity
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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 integrate VITRO’s infrastructure into their services seamlessly.
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.
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 th
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of HGC integrating into the VITRO Partner Network?
What is the primary purpose of HGC integrating into the VITRO Partner Network?
HGC's integration aims to extend VITRO's reach by utilising HGC's global network, allowing HGC to offer connectivity and telecom services at the new VITRO Sta. Rosa Data Center to hyperscalers and enterprises. It also strengthens HGC's Point of Presence in the Philippines.
Q.Which specific VITRO facility will HGC be expanding its presence to through this partnership?
Which specific VITRO facility will HGC be expanding its presence to through this partnership?
HGC will extend its presence to the new VITRO Sta. Rosa Data Center. PLDT describes this facility as the Philippines’ first and largest hyperscale-grade data center, enabling HGC to deliver services to co-located clients there.
Q.How will HGC achieve its goal of delivering its quality of service within this new collaboration?
How will HGC achieve its goal of delivering its quality of service within this new collaboration?
HGC plans to achieve its quality of service goal by combining VITRO’s advanced infrastructure with its own extensive premium fiber-optic network. This network covers Luzon, including Metro Manila, and key areas of Mindanao.