01 July 2025

Nokia has entered into a partnership with Philippine fibre broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions to deploy its advanced data centre fabric technology, aimed at supporting AI and automation in Converge’s upcoming data centres.

As part of the agreement, Converge ICT will implement Nokia’s 7220 Interconnect Router (IXR) data centre switches, which operate with the next-generation SR-Linux network operating system (NOS) and an event-driven automation (EDA) platform. The EDA platform is designed to deliver faster response times, consistent high performance, and reduced energy consumption through efficient use of computing resources. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

01 July 2025

The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) has called on President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to veto the recently ratified Konektadong Pinoy Act, warning that the legislation could undermine the competitive landscape in the country’s telecommunications sector.

The PCTO expressed concerns that the act’s provisions would relax requirements for new data transmission operators, particularly satellite service providers, potentially leading to an uneven playing field.