PLDT Inc. through its information and communications technology subsidiary ePLDT, Inc. has launched its 鈥渟overeign cloud,鈥 which will hold highly sensitive government data and applications.
鈥淲e are proud to take the lead in launching ePLDT Pilipinas Cloud, the Philippines鈥 first sovereign cloud infrastructure. This affirms our support for the government鈥檚 digitalization push and our commitment to continuously power the digital future,鈥 Alfredo S. Panlilio, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of PLDT said in a statement.
On Thursday, the PLDT unit said ePLDT Pilipinas Cloud听 infrastructure will serve as the host of 鈥渉ighly sensitive government data and applications鈥 by storing it in a secured cloud environment.
A sovereign cloud is a cloud-based infrastructure that ensures data is stored in a safe and secure environment.
鈥淭his infrastructure provides a secure, flexible, and cost-effective platform to store and process data strictly within the host country鈥檚 borders and is subject to local data protection laws and regulations,鈥 PLDT said.
Sovereign cloud also ensures that data must remain under one jurisdiction by utilizing emerging technology solutions.
鈥淲ith ePLDT鈥檚 technical expertise and experience in delivering multi-cloud and data center solutions, backed up by our unique understanding of the Philippine government鈥檚 requirements, we are confident we can ensure the seamless deployment and management of the country鈥檚 first sovereign cloud aligned with global standards,鈥 Victor S. Genuino, president and CEO of ePLDT said.
At the local bourse on Thursday, shares in the company fell by P5 or 0.4% to end at P1,230 apiece.
Hastings听Holdings, Inc., a unit of听PLDT听Beneficial Trust Fund subsidiary MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., has a majority stake in 大象传媒 through the Philippine Star Group, which it controls. 鈥 Ashley Erika O. Jose
