STT GDC Philippines, which has five operational data centers in the country, has achieved an 83 percent rack utilization rate across its operations driven by the increasing demand for data center capacities.
The company plans to increase its information technology (IT) capacity by 600 percent, from 22 megawatts (MW) to over 150 MW, in the coming years.
With additional capacity of 33 MW by 2025 and 52 MW by 2026, STT GDC Philippines said the expansion is designed to propel the company to its next phase of growth.
“The country’s capacity today is roughly around 60 megawatts. So the 124-megawatt project in Fairview, which represents one of the country’s largest data centers to date, plus the 6 megawatts of IT capacity of STT Cavite, are really going to help strategically position the Philippines as the next data center hub in Southeast Asia,” said Carlo Malana, STT GDC Philippines president and chief executive officer.
STT Fairview and STT Cavite 2 facilities are expected to be operational by 2025 and will add 124 MW and 6 MW of IT capacity, respectively.
“This move signifies the Philippines’ readiness to host global cloud providers and provide efficient data management solutions locally. That way, we can support the Philippines’ digital transformation ambitions within the next few years,” Malana added.
The move is anticipated to attract more international businesses seeking reliable and efficient data management solutions, fostering a digital ecosystem that can support the country’s economic growth and digital transformation initiatives.
In the long term, these developments are expected to yield significant benefits, including the creation of high-skilled jobs, stimulation of local economies, and enhancement of the region’s attractiveness to international tech companies, the company said.
In addition, STT GDC Philippines is facilitating a more connected Asean digital economy, which is crucial in fostering innovation, improving digital services accessibility and driving economic growth.
STT GDC Philippines is a joint venture partnership between Globe Telecom Inc., ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and Ayala Corp.