Philippine telco PLDT is leveraging Ciena’s optical technology to bolster the country’s digital infrastructure by improving data transmission from the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) system to local end users.
PLDT is using Ciena’s 6500, powered by WaveLogic 5 Extreme (WL5e) coherent optical technology, to efficiently and reliably backhaul local traffic from global cloud providers.
“With the support of Ciena’s optical technology, we can provide faster, more resilient, and more secure services, powering the Philippines’ digital economy from individual users to enterprises and hyperscalers,” said Blums Pineda, SVP and head of PLDT’s enterprise business group.
Matt Vesperman, Ciena’s VP in Asia Pacific, noted that the Philippines is a key destination for many global cloud providers and enterprises seeking to expand their presence in Asia.
Vesperman said Ciena’s optical technology provides a seamless connectivity link to advance international trade and digital transformation within the Philippines.
Ciena’s WL5e coherent optical technology enables PLDT to carry multi-terabit traffic, delivering low-latency, high-capacity connectivity from the ADC landing station to PLDT’s national backbone.
Additionally, Ciena’s Navigator Network Control Suite enhances operational efficiencies for PLDT’s network by simplifying and accelerating network planning, provisioning, and assurance workflows.
Through its corporate arm, PLDT Enterprise, PLDT continues to accelerate its digital investments to optimize enterprise operations and drive innovation. The ADC system is connected to the recently inaugurated VITRO Santa Rosa (VSR), the Philippines’ first AI-ready data center, built and operated by VITRO Inc.
In 2024, Ciena’s coherent optical technology enabled VITRO’s Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solution, linking VSR to the rest of VITRO’s flagship data centers. VITRO’s DCI provides enterprises with the ability to securely connect their racks across different VITRO sites, optimizing disaster recovery strategies and operational efficiency.
