Digital Progress Showcase in Cebu City 2025: Honoring Technological Evolution in the Southern Capital
Jack Jones and Taylor Chavez, USC Interns / Blogger
Breaking the mold, Cebu's tech scene exploded with the debut of Tech Week PH 2025 at NUSTAR Resort and Casino. This groundbreaking event, orchestrated by PLDT Enterprise Business Group, aimed to unleash a torrent of possibilities for Cebu's various business sectors via AI-driven innovation and connections. The three-day extravaganza attracted a colorful mix of 1,300 attendees consisting of big wigs, startups, tech enthusiasts, and enterprises, all eager to exchange ideas, explore, and innovate.
The grand opening was presided over by some of the big cheeses of PLDT, including Jojo Gendrano (SVP and head of Enterprise Business Group), Mitch Locsin (1st VP and head of Enterprise Core Business), Victor Genuino (CEO of ePLDT and VITRO Inc.), Chet Alviz (VP and head of Marketing of PLDT Enterprise), Kay Lenz Zapanta (Asean leader for Distribution at Cisco), and Frederick Amores (director at DICT Region 7).
During a quick chat with PLDT bigwigs, the VITRO Data Center Cebu by ePLDT emerged as a significant player in bolstering local enterprises with top-notch digital infrastructure. This state-of-the-art facility offers an array of services, including colocation, cloud hosting, disaster recovery, and managed IT solutions. With a focus on data security, high availability, and seamless operations, the data center caters to businesses of all sizes, most notably in crucial sectors such as finance, healthcare, BPOs, and e-commerce.
Designed to withstand even the toughest natural storms and maintain 24/7 uptime, VITRO Cebu offers a reliable and robust environment, preserving business continuity during unforeseen disruptions. Boasting scalable IT solutions and localized support, the data center powers Cebuano firms to grow, innovate, and embrace digital transformation without the stress of maintaining their own infrastructure.
Tech Week PH Cebu 2025 underscored the instrumental technologies that will redefine Cebu's business landscape. Multinational telco giant PLDT partnered with tech titan Cisco to refine and deploy AI-driven business solutions, cutting-edge cloud infrastructure, open APIs, SD-WAN, AIOps, and 5G private networks in Cebu's business enterprises. Throughout the event, the key emphasis was on offering services and solutions that cater to the customers' needs rather than pushing specific brands.
PLDT Enterprise and Cisco are teaming up to deliver scalable, secure solutions for local businesses in Cebu, including BPOs, tourism, and healthcare. Their collaboration enables real-time remote operations and data protection. According to Cisco's Pavel Svatos, AI-ready infrastructure and tools like ThousandEyes facilitate seamless connections between offices, cloud services, and employees.
Cybersecurity was a priority for Pavel, ensuring the secured protection of assets, data, and networks. The Security Posture Assessment (SPA) initiative, which evaluates the organization's overall cybersecurity status, ensures safety and privacy while harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence in business sectors.
The omnipresence of AI is projected to transform business operations in the Visayas, bolstering sustainability, digital transformation strategies, and industry-specific innovations. The Visayas region will become more interconnected, competitive, and a frontrunner in digital service and smart industries.
Cebu is on the upswing, becoming a major player in digital transformation. Tech week 2025 served as a platform for learning, networking, and discovering state-of-the-art AI solutions that can revolutionize businesses. PLDT Enterprise stands steadfast in its commitment to equip businesses with the technology and expertise needed to thrive in the digital era.
- The VITRO Data Center Cebu by ePLDT, highlighted during Tech Week PH 2025, aims to strengthen local enterprises in Cebu with advanced digital infrastructure.
- This state-of-the-art facility offers various services, such as colocation, cloud hosting, disaster recovery, and managed IT solutions, catering to businesses of all sizes, including those in finance, healthcare, BPOs, and e-commerce.
- At Tech Week PH Cebu 2025, PLDT Enterprise and tech titan Cisco partnered to refine and deploy AI-driven business solutions, focusing on offering services that cater to the customers' needs.
- Pavel, from Cisco, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity, ensuring the secured protection of assets, data, and networks through initiatives like the Security Posture Assessment (SPA).
- In the Visayas region, AI is projected to transform business operations, boosting sustainability, digital transformation strategies, and industry-specific innovations, making Cebu a frontrunner in digital service and smart industries.
- Jovita, a business owner in Cebu, could leverage these AI solutions to grow her enterprise and embrace digital transformation without the stress of maintaining her own infrastructure by 2025, thanks to the support and expertise provided by PLDT Enterprise.
