The information and communications technology arm of PLDT Inc. established VITRO Inc., a dedicated data center company to spearhead innovation and growth.
The move is also a part of ePLDT’s strong commitment to further elevate customer experience and cater to the demands of hyperscalers and enterprises.
Structure Research 2023 DCI Report Series Market: Philippines noted that the Philippine data center market is currently worth $ 219 million and is projected to grow steadily at a five-year compound annual growth rate of 36 percent through 2028.
The rapid growth of the market is driven by the immense demand of hyperscalers, requiring up to 36KW per rack, with projections reaching 50KW by 2027, according to JLL Data Centers December 2024 Global Outlook study.
Even bigger power demand is anticipated from the rampant adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), demanding 80-100KW per rack.
“The surge of AI necessitates a rethink in the way we design and build our facilities and an even deeper focus on how we innovate. The creation of VITRO Inc. allows us to be more agile as we adapt to the evolving needs of the digital market and build more world-class facilities that will advance the Philippines’ digitalization,” ePLDT and VITRO president and chief executive Victor Genuino said.
VITRO also announced it was on track to openning its biggest data center facility in July this year – the country’s first true hyperscale data center facility in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
VITRO Sta. Rosa is a massive purpose-built 50-megawatt hyperscale facility designed to be ANSI/TIA-942 Rated 3-Certified and Rated 4-Ready and equipped with at least three fiber routes to ensure network diversity, resilience, and carrier-neutrality.