4 APRIL 2025, Manila, Philippines – ePLDT, the ICT subsidiary of PLDT, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to strengthen its much-anticipated GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offering, slated for launch this May. This move aligns with the PLDT Group’s vision to accelerate AI adoption across the Philippines, providing scalable high-performance computing solutions across key sectors including finance, healthcare, public services, e-commerce, and retail.
Amil Azurin, ePLDT’s Chief Commercial Officer, affirmed ePLDT’s MOU with HPE, highlighting the collaboration to bring GPUaaS and scalable AI solutions to the Philippine market.”
“Our ongoing discussions with HPE, following the signing of our MOU, are underpinned by our focus on bringing the latest, AI-integrated advancements to the Philippines. We’re excited to say that soon, more enterprises can achieve unmatched performance, efficiency, and computing with ePLDT,” he said. “In this regard, we are optimistic regarding this collaboration.”
ePLDT and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) sign a Memorandum of Understanding to power ePLDT’s upcoming GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offering — a strategic step in accelerating AI adoption and high-performance computing across key Philippine industries. In photo (L-R): Jessica Bragas, Channel and Commercial Sales Country Leader, Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Shankar Raghavan, Senior Director and General Manager – Advisory & Professional Services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Walter So, Managing Director – Philippines, Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Victor S. Genuino, President and CEO, ePLDT and VITRO Inc.; Amil A. Azurin, Chief Commercial Officer, ePLDT; Gary F. Ignacio, Chief Commercial Officer, VITRO Inc.
Walter So, Managing Director for Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Philippines confirmed that AI is transforming industries both globally and locally driven by productivity and innovation.
“We are excited to collaborate with ePLDT to bring integrated and scalable AI solutions to the market to help Philippine enterprises accelerate their adoption of AI, resulting in faster time to value, enhanced productivity, and the creation of new revenue streams.”
First announced in late 2024, ePLDT’s locally hosted GPUaaS will connect many local enterprises with cutting-edge GPU technology, revolutionizing their operations and workloads with unmatched performance and efficiencies, enhancing their ability to innovate and compete in the digital age.
The Power of GPUs
GPUs, or Graphics Processing Units, are specialized processors designed to accelerate the rendering of images and videos. However, their capabilities extend far beyond graphics. GPUs are now pivotal in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), where they handle complex computations at high speeds. This makes them essential for tasks such as data analysis, predictive modeling, and the training of AI algorithms. By leveraging the power of GPUs, businesses can achieve faster processing times, improved accuracy, and the ability to manage large datasets more efficiently.
Benefits of GPUaaS to ePLDT Customers
ePLDT’s GPUaaS will make AI more accessible to Philippine enterprises and the public sector, enabling them with faster and more secure access to data, and to harness the power of advanced computing without the need for significant upfront investments in hardware. This service will provide customers with scalable, high-performance computing resources that can be tailored to their specific needs.
VITRO Santa Rosa: The Home of ePLDT’s GPUaaS
ePLDT and HPE have signed a non-binding MOU, which includes a Proof of Concept activation of an HPE Private Cloud AI which run on NVIDIA GPUs. This GPU infrastructure is housed in VITRO Santa Rosa, the first AI- and hyperscale-ready data center in the Philippines—a state-of-the-art site that will play a crucial role in the PLDT Group’s mission to provide the necessary infrastructure to fast-track digitalization across the country. This strategic move will further cement PLDT’s leadership in delivering future-ready facilities and enhance the nation’s technological capabilities.
ePLDT continues to lead the charge in the future of digitalization in the Philippines and the partner of choice for this offering will be pivotal in maintaining its market leadership.
