PLDT Enterprise, Cisco highlight how smart networks are reshaping real-time operations across industries

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Enabling more resilient operations and reduced downtime through industry-leading connectivity

Manufacturing, logistics, and pharmaceutical sectors are under increasing pressure to operate faster, coordinate across multiple sites, and respond to disruptions in real time. However, many still rely on fragmented systems that limit visibility and slow decision-making.

To address these challenges, PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of PLDT Inc. and market leader in enterprise connectivity and ICT solutions in the Philippines, in collaboration with Cisco, is working with organizations to strengthen the network infrastructure that supports daily operations.

“Connectivity today is no longer just about keeping systems online: It’s about enabling businesses to respond in real time, operate securely across multiple environments, and scale without added complexity,” said Jay Lagdameo, PLDT Enterprise Vice President and Head of Domestic Enterprise Business - Regional and Commercial. “By working closely with partners like Cisco, we’re helping organizations build the kind of network foundation that supports how industries are evolving today.”

At a recent industry session with leaders from manufacturing, logistics, and related sectors, discussions led by Cisco and PLDT Enterprise focused on how high-performance and resilient network architectures support cross-site coordination, strengthen system reliability, and enable faster, more informed decision-making.

Enabling industry use cases through integrated solutions

The session featured PLDT Enterprise's range of connectivity and ICT solutions designed to support evolving operational requirements across industries. Built on PLDT’s extensive nationwide fiber infrastructure and backed by resilient wireless networks, these solutions are built to deliver for mission-critical operations.

Among these is its Managed SD-WAN solution, which delivers strong connectivity resiliency for industries with highly distributed operations such as logistics, FMCG, and retail. By combining wired and wireless internet links into a unified network, it ensures continuous connectivity across warehouses, distribution hubs, stores, and remote sites.

Intelligent traffic steering and automatic failover allow seamless switching between fiber, broadband, and 5G connections—keeping operations running even during link disruptions through multi-layered redundancy for business continuity.

With centralized management and real-time visibility, businesses can maintain operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and deliver a consistent customer experience across all locations.

From fragmented systems to real-time operations

Traditional setups often rely on siloed systems, making it difficult for teams to access accurate, up-to-date information across locations. This can result in production delays, inefficient inventory management, and slower response to disruptions across the supply chain. Many organizations also face challenges integrating emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, and cloud-based platforms into existing systems, limiting their ability to fully realize the benefits of digital transformation and maintain operational continuity at scale.

With more advanced network capabilities, businesses can move toward integrated environments where data flows seamlessly across operations. This supports use cases such as real-time tracking of goods, automated workflows in production environments, and more efficient coordination between warehouses, distribution hubs, and frontline teams.

Industry collaboration, integrated digital transformation

The collaboration between PLDT Enterprise and Cisco underscores how modern network infrastructure has evolved from a supporting function into a critical enabler of real-time visibility, operational control, and business continuity. This ultimately helps businesses maintain performance and resilience as they adopt more data-driven and automated processes.

Furthermore, this initiative builds on PLDT Enterprise’s integrated ecosystem - bringing together connectivity, wireless, cloud, data center, platform, and global capabilities that are anchored on PLDT Group’s superior network foundation - to help businesses simplify operations and scale with greater confidence.

To learn how PLDT Enterprise helps organizations across industries build more agile and resilient operations through end-to-end solutions, visit https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-cisco-smart-networks-q1-2026-pr

Nanucell Strengthens MLM Operations with PLDT Enterprise Managed DevOps and Connectivity

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Enhancing scalable IT systems to support growth in the Philippine health and nutraceutical sector

PLDT Enterprise, ePLDT, Multisys, and Nanucell Inc. join forces to celebrate their expanding partnership aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. Leading the contract signing are Dennies G. Cejares (fourth from left), President of Nanucell Inc., and Vic Tria (fifth from left), FVP and Head of Enterprise Domestic Business and SME at PLDT Enterprise and CEO & President of Multisys Technologies Corporation.

Subic, Zambales, Philippines – Nanucell Inc., a fast-growing health and wellness distribution platform under Nanusci Inc., has partnered with PLDT Enterprise, alongside ePLDT and Multisys, to enhance its digital infrastructure. The collaboration supports Nanucell’s expanding nationwide network, enabling more reliable, scalable, and secure systems for its leaders, distributors, and operations.

As a company committed to empowering Filipinos with premium yet affordable nutraceutical products and livelihood opportunities, Nanucell recognizes that sustainable growth requires robust digital capabilities. Through this partnership, the company strengthens its operational backbone with Managed DevOps services, Enterprise Broadband, and Smart Postpaid Plans, delivered through PLDT Enterprise and developed in collaboration with technology partner Multisys.

“Nanucell was built to grow meaningfully, not just quickly. As our network expands, we recognize that the future demands stronger, more reliable systems. This partnership provides the foundation for structured, scalable, and trustworthy growth,” said Connie Salazar-Mirasol, Chief Operating Officer of Nanucell Inc.

The engagement enables real-time tracking, accurate reporting, and dependable platform performance, reducing service disruptions and supporting the company’s multi-level marketing operations. It reinforces PLDT Enterprise’s position as a trusted digital partner for enterprises seeking stable, efficient, and modern IT operations.

“Our mandate at PLDT Enterprise has always been to go beyond connectivity. By combining our expertise in enterprise solutions with Multisys’ software capabilities, we help Nanucell realize its vision of modern digital operations while delivering high-quality health and wellness products to the market,” said Vic Tria, FVP and Head of Enterprise Domestic Business and SME at PLDT Enterprise, and CEO & President of Multisys Technologies Corporation.

Nanucell’s long-standing use of fixed and wireless connectivity solutions remains the foundation of its digital operations, supporting business continuity and growth as the company expands nationwide. The enhanced Managed DevOps capabilities further ensure that its IT systems can scale efficiently, maintaining clarity, consistency, and operational reliability across all business units.

“Through this collaboration with PLDT Enterprise, ePLDT, and Multisys, we are better positioned to maintain stable systems and deliver quality products to our customers as we continue our growth journey,” added Dennies G. Cejares, President of Nanucell Inc.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in Nanucell’s digital transformation, positioning PLDT Enterprise as an end-to-end partner that delivers connectivity, managed ICT services, and long-term operational stability.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-nanusci-epldt-multisys-pr

PLDT Enterprise Bolsters AI Adoption in the Workplace With Digital Assistant ‘Ellie’

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PLDT Enterprise is strengthening AI adoption within the PLDT Group with the launch of Ellie, an internal AI-powered digital assistant designed to boost productivity, collaboration, and operational efficiency—enabling faster and more responsive customer engagement.

Short for Enablement and Intelligence Engine, Ellie reflects PLDT Enterprise’s commitment to embedding AI into daily workflows. Accessible via Microsoft Teams, the platform provides teams with quick access to product information, sales materials, and a centralized, searchable knowledge base—helping employees work more efficiently and focus on higher-value activities.

“Championing AI within our own workplace allows us to lead by example as we transform into a TechCo - demonstrating how AI can enhance productivity and deliver more responsive outcomes for our customers” said Blums Pineda, Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise Business Group and PLDT Group AI Business Lead.

Through Ellie, employees can easily access product bulletins across PLDT Enterprise’s portfolio of solutions - from fixed and wireless to ICT - along with ready-to-use materials such as sales decks and client proposals. The platform also serves as a centralized, searchable knowledge base that enables teams to quickly find the information and stay aligned when engaging clients.

By consolidating key insights into a single interface, Ellie supports faster decision-making, smarter client engagement, and a more future-ready, AI-enabled workplace.

“Ellie reflects how we are approaching AI as a practical tool for everyday work - not just a future concept, but something our teams can use now to work smarter and respond more effectively to client needs,” said Nico Alcoseba, First Vice President and Head of Enterprise Product Management and Innovations at PLDT Enterprise. “As we continue to evolve the platform, our focus is on ensuring it delivers real value across the organization by supporting faster decision-making, better collaboration, and more impactful outcomes.”

Driving Digital Transformation from Within

The introduction of Ellie reflects PLDT Enterprise’s belief that organizations must embrace digital transformation internally to fully deliver its value to customers.

As the larger PLDT organization continues to advance AI initiatives, Ellie contributes to building a future-ready, AI-enabled workplace—one that leverages technology not only to support clients, but also to transform the way its own teams collaborate and innovate.

Learn more about PLDT Enterprise’s solutions, visit https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-ellie-ai-tool-pr.

Never Bitin! Unli Success with PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid

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Managing internet usage often means balancing data limits with a daily budget. PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid’s new video campaign brings to life a reality that most families deal with and how affordable and unlimited fiber can offer a practical option for home connectivity.

PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid’s latest video dubbed “Bitin” reflects a common reality for many Filipino households who rely on volume-capped data for home use. Whether it’s learning new skills, watching online content, or livestreaming from home, PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid highlights in the video how unlimited fiber can remove everyday limits and enable success at home.

PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid lets you enjoy unlimited and reliable internet that’s ideal for multiple device and household use. Because it runs on fiber, the connection is built for shared household activity, supporting multiple devices at once, even for heavy bandwidth activities such as video calls, online classes, streaming, and uploading large files or content.

PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid also offers budget flexibility with no monthly bills or long-term lock-in contracts, so users may opt to load only when they need to. In practical terms, a 30-day unlimited fiber load works out to under P23.30 a day, a cost level comparable to what many households already budget for recurring data but applied to a dedicated home connection.

For ₱999, PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid comes with a device and 30 days of free unlimited fiber with speeds of up to 50 Mbps. Flexible loading options are available at ₱50 for one day, ₱199 for seven days, ₱399 for 15 days, and ₱699 for 30 days. Reloading is easy and accessible via the PLDT Home website, Maya, GCash, SM, and Smart loading partners nationwide.

PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid reinforces a simple message: home internet should keep up with everyday life—without limits, without pressure, and without surprises.

Families never have to deal with “bitin” moments at home because PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid delivers unlimited fiber internet with flexible loading solutions.

Watch the latest video here and learn more about PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid at https://pldthome.com/fiberprepaid.

Protect your home, upgrade your space with PLDT Home Life’s Smart Home Starter Kit

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Ring in 2026 with this topnotch tech package, which has everything you need to start your smart home journey

With way more modern and technologically advanced threats these days, smart home devices are a must when building a safer, more secure, and more convenient household. These devices not only support a more connected home experience, but also provide added reassurance for you and your family’s well-being.

The new year offers an opportunity to reassess your home technology, especially if you’re considering to level up to a smart home setup. With the Internet of Things (IoT) at the forefront of smart living solutions, upgrading your space proves to be key in keeping your household more connected and protected than ever before.

Further reinforcing the importance of added protection among Filipino families as they embrace a smarter lifestyle, PLDT Home Life launches the Smart Home Starter Kit – security, safety, and automation devices in one powerful but affordable package.

Think of the Smart Home Starter Kit as the backbone of your home, covering all the essentials in one bundle: smart cameras for real-time check-ins, smart plugs to automate and manage home appliances, and sensors to keep tabs on any activity and movement.

PLDT Home Life has especially partnered with trusted electronics brand TP-Link, whose Tapo line of smart home devices offers the most reliable security and automation options. Here are the devices in the Smart Home Starter Kit:

●     Tapo H100 Smart Hub with Chime: The command center of the smart home setup, the hub keeps all your smart devices connected in one seamless and uninterrupted wireless network. It coordinates all functions – including your smart home app and door/window/climate sensors, sounding alarms and chimes, and more.

●     Tapo C110 Indoor Camera: This camera, which connects to your devices including your smartphone, is perfect for those starting a family. With it, you can keep an eye on your home with  2K footage and AI-enabled detection for human motion and sound.

●     Tapo C120 Indoor/Outdoor Camera: With crystal-clear 2K QHD video footage and crisp two-way audio, the outdoor camera works both indoors and outdoors with remarkable recording quality. It’s especially intended for those in bigger homes with AI-enabled detection for pets, vehicles, and human motion and sound.

●     Tapo P105 Mini Smart Plug: The wifi plug lets you create a schedule or establish timers to conveniently automate home appliances from anywhere through your phone.

●      Tapo T310 Temperature and Humidity Sensor: In addition to accurately monitoring your home's climate from anywhere, this sensor helps optimize comfort, prevent home damage from mold during high humid months, improve energy efficiency, and prevent fire risk during hot summer months.

●     Tapo T110 Smart Contact Sensor: Instantly check if someone’s there with this smart contact sensor, which can immediately alert you every time your door or window is opened or when left ajar for a specific time.

These devices work seamlessly together to enable customizable automation, monitoring, and security – delivering a true smart home experience for first-time users. Key features include integrated sound and camera alarms with voice alerts, automated appliance control based on schedules or environmental conditions, and real-time remote notifications even when homeowners are away.

The PLDT Home Life Smart Home Starter Kit is available for only P4,836. It’s exclusive to existing PLDT Home Fiber subscribers and can be purchased one time via your internet subscription.

Safer, more secure homes for all Filipinos

PLDT Home offers fiber-fast, reliable internet speeds to power even the most advanced and widest-reaching IoT devices. Over time, the telco brand has partnered with various international electronics brands such as TP-Link, Tapo, and Eufy – mixing connectivity and security to further build Filipino families a better, more holistic home.  All these brands and more are now officially available via PLDT Home Life.

PLDT Home Life features 100% authentic smart home devices, sourced directly from official partners. Such finds are picked from their user-friendly interfaces, making for an easy plug and play experience for all ages at home.

“Last year saw a decrease in both property crime and cybercrime in the Philippines, according to the latest data from the Philippine National Police. Yet, it’s more important ever to deter further incidents of theft and break-ins by empowering security in Filipino homes,” said PLDT Home Senior Vice President and Head for Consumer Business John Y. Palanca. “We at PLDT Home Life believe the most effective approach is to proceed with upgrading to a smart home ecosystem that incorporates the latest smart and automated home security solutions.”

Palanca added, “This is why we have introduced the PLDT Home Life Smart Home Starter Kit – to make smart home adoption more accessible for Filipino households through seamless wireless control and automation. The kit is organized to help increase safety and security especially for your children, pets, and property while improving energy efficiency for a smarter, more elevated quality of living.”

“We at PLDT Home Life remain committed to expanding our brand partnerships in pursuit of our shared objective to give Filipino families greater peace of mind.”

Learn more about the PLDT Home Life Smart Home Starter Kit by visiting pldthome.com/smarthome/starter-kit. Existing PLDT Home Fiber subscribers can avail the kit via the Next Upgrade Shop page, where they will need to log in or create a new account. To know more about other device add-ons and digital services that could add life to your fiber-powered lifestyle, visit pldthome.com/life.