BBIX, ePLDT VITRO Forge Powerful Partnership to Boost Connectivity in the Philippines

In an era where connectivity is the backbone of digital transformation, strategic partnerships play a pivotal role in enhancing network infrastructure and ensuring the delivery of seamless communication.

The recent collaboration among BBIX PH, the local arm of the globally recognized BBIX, ePLDT, the ICT subsidiary of PLDT, and PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of PLDT, marks a significant milestone in the Philippines' journey towards a more robust and resilient digital ecosystem. This partnership brings together the expertise of industry leaders, promising to elevate the nation's connectivity landscape.

Contract-Signing: Key executives of IPS-InfiniVAN, ePLDT, and PLDT-Smart signed the data center partnership contract to strengthen connectivity in the Philippines

In attendance at the signing ceremony were BBIX Philippines President and CEO Michikazu Fukuchi, BBIX PH COO Takeshi Ohba, BBIX PH and InfiniVAN Chief Technology Officer Alberto Espedido, ePLDT President and CEO Victor Genuino, PLDT and Smart International Business Groups First Vice President and Head of Enterprise Mitch Locsin and ePLDT Chief Data Center Officer Gary Ignacio.

“With the strategic collaboration among BBIX, ePLDT, and PLDT Enterprise, we envision a transformative future for the Philippine internet industry. This partnership reflects BBIX's commitment to elevate the standards of connectivity and help foster a more digitally inclusive world,” Fukuchi added.

BBIX PH is a leading internet exchange service provider. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality, low-latency connectivity solutions, BBIX PH has been at the forefront of shaping the digital future of the Philippines. On the other hand, ePLDT is the largest data center operator in the Philippines offering outcome-based solutions including multi-cloud and managed services. While PLDT Enterprise is dedicated to delivering innovative fixed-line, wireless, and ICT solutions to support businesses in their digital transformation, enabling them to adapt to the evolving technological needs, optimize efficiency, ensure continuity, and enhance customer experience.

“Our VITRO Sta. Rosa is the crown jewel of the Philippines’ data center landscape. Once it goes live in early 2024, it will be the country’s most modern, most sustainable, and first true hyperscale data center. Our partnership with BBIX PH will help ensure that we have the best-in-class platform for our partners and services for our customers,” said Genuino.

The collaboration among BBIX PH, ePLDT, and PLDT Enterprise is poised to unlock new possibilities for businesses, government agencies, and individuals across the Philippines. With the new Internet Exchange points in ePLDT VITRO Data Centers in Makati 1, Makati 2, and Pasig to help Philippines and Southeast Asian content service providers and Internet service providers with easier access to BBIX Philippines’ services.

“We take immense pride in empowering businesses nationwide with digital capabilities, enabling them to realize transformative visions,” said Mitch Locsin, First Vice President and Head of Enterprise & International Business Groups of PLDT and Smart. “Our commitment remains unwavering—we strive to advance hand in hand with businesses, fostering a digitally enabled nation supported by cutting-edge technologies.”

The BBIX PH, ePLDT, and PLDT Enterprise partnership signals a promising era for the Philippines, where connectivity becomes a catalyst for progress.