ePLDT, a subsidiary of PLDT specializing in information and communications technology, has marked a historic moment as the first Filipino corporation to introduce a sovereign cloud offering with the unveiling of ePLDT Pilipinas Cloud (ePPC) at the Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon) 2023, hosted at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. ePPC’s primary mission is to provide a secure and trusted cloud environment for hosting sensitive government data and applications, playing a pivotal role in advancing the digital transformation of the country’s public sector.
A sovereign cloud is a cloud-based infrastructure and service owned and operated by a domestic organization, offering a secure, flexible, and cost-effective data processing and storage platform that strictly adheres to local data protection laws and regulations, keeping all data within the host country’s borders. This concept of a Sovereign Cloud is becoming increasingly popular in various countries as it empowers government institutions to maintain control and security over mission-critical data in accordance with their local regulations.
ePPC serves as a testament to the Philippines’ commitment to staying on the cutting edge of cloud computing technology, aligning with global trends in data security and sovereignty.
