PLDT unit cracks online gaming in Europe

MANILA, Philippines –  IPC (IP Converge Data Services Inc.), a unit of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.’s information and communications technology arm ePLDT is expanding into Europe via its partnership with Alderney Gambling Control Commission, an e-gambling regulator based in the British Channel Islands.

Under the partnership, IPC will serve as the Internet data center provider of Alderney.

“Alderney is one of the key entities in the global online gaming industry, and IPC’s hosting certificate provides leverage into other enterprises in the United Kingdom and Europe. That Team Alderney has chosen to work with us in their plans to reach out to the Asian market speaks well of the readiness of Philippine technology firms to do business with the world,” IPC president Rene Huergas said.

To date, IPC is the only Asian data services company which earned the approval of Alderney. 

Through the partnership, IPC will enable Alderney to grow its business in the Asian region.

“Online gaming is a multi-billion dollar industry with very large requirements technology-wise. Alderney handles gaming licenses from around the world and is one of the largest international hubs for online gaming. Mission critical requirements of this scale need to be fulfilled with managed data services that meet global standards and able to grow with a client’s business. Our services will strategically help Alderney expand their business in Asia,” Maricar Nepomuceno, IPC vice president for managed data services sales for gaming said. 

For her part, Susan O’ Leary, director of e-commerce at Alderney Gambling said the arrangement with IPC is seen to provide gains to the regulator’s other partners as well. 

“The e-gambling industry thrives on technological development and innovative ideas and Alderney is at the forefront, setting standards for others to follow,” she said.