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ePLDT's VITRO launches partner network program

Published Jun 5, 2024 06:56 am

VITRO Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ePLDT, has launched its VITRO Partner Network to provide resilient and robust data center infrastructure that complements the IT solutions of its partners.  

In a statement, PLDT Inc. said Global Sapphire Inc. (GSI), a prominent ICT and management consulting firm, has officially joined as a VITRO partner.  

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In the photo are Ricky Palad, Chairman of Global Sapphire Inc. (GSI), and Victor Genuino, President and CEO of VITRO Inc., center, leading the contract signing ceremony. They are also joined (L-R) by Orvin Reyes, Head of Business Development and Innovations (VITRO Inc.), Gary Ignacio, Chief Commercial Officer (VITRO Inc.), Mary Ann Palad, President and Chief Executive Officer (GSI), and Victor Mangulabnan, Chief Operations Officer (GSI).   

As the country ‘s leading data center service provider, VITRO is committed to empowering businesses with innovative solutions that drive growth and efficiency. 

Its partner network program ensures that partners, such as GSI, are well-positioned to address the evolving needs of modern enterprises. 

“We are pleased to welcome GSI as part of our Partner Network program and we look forward to working together to deliver competitive value to our clients,” said ePLDT and VITRO Inc. President and CEO Victor S. Genuino.

He added that “this collaboration highlights our shared commitment to offer innovative solutions that drive digital transformation and business success.”

GSI's decision to join the VITRO Partner Network highlights its pursuit of providing holistic solutions to its enterprise customers. 

With VITRO’s data center colocation services now included in the firm’s portfolio, it will be able to offer a comprehensive end-to-end solution encompassing IT business consulting, digital transformation planning, IT deployment, and managed services, to cite a few. 

“This partnership empowers us to provide our clients with a truly holistic IT solution. By combining our expertise with VITRO's best-in-class data center services, we can ensure our clients have the infrastructure and security foundation needed to thrive in today's digital age,” said GSI Chairan Ricky Palad.   

The integration of VITRO data center services is expected to enhance GSI’s portfolio with resilient IT solutions including redundancy, business continuity, disaster recovery, and storage.

These features are crucial for organizations looking to adapt to the digital landscape with more efficient and secure operations.  

Security is also a top priority for GSI. With VITRO ensuring multi-layered physical security across its network of data centers, GSI can provide an additional layer of security for servers, networking devices, and infrastructure services provided to customers. 

GSI's suite of security solutions covers data protection, security operations, and foundational security, ensuring comprehensive protection for businesses. 
 

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