GSIS, PLDT unit partner for IT disaster resilience

MANILA, Philippines — State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has renewed its collaboration with the data center subsidiary of telco giant PLDT Inc. for better information technology disaster resilience.

In a statement, GSIS said it partnered again with PLDT Enterprise and VITRO Inc. to help the pension fund’s disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.

VITRO Inc. is a fully owned subsidiary of ePLDT, the information and communications technology holding company of the PLDT Group and is a pioneering force in the local data center industry.

GSIS president and general manager Wick Veloso said the initiative will enhance the pension fund’s disaster recovery plan and help ensure that reliable service is available to its members and pensioners.

Under the agreement, GSIS will further leverage VITRO Inc.’s colocation services and secure data center infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted operations even during natural calamities.

Additionally, PLDT Enterprise provides network services and internet protocol virtual private network backhaul to support infrastructure connectivity to guarantee that data travels the shortest and fastest route to its destination.

“Our aim is to ensure that in the event of calamities, GSIS can continue to uphold the welfare of government employees and their families, ensure timely delivery of social benefits and foster financial security,” PLDT and Smart first vice president and enterprise and international core business head Mitch Locsin said.

PLDT Enterprise’s partnerships align with parent company PLDT’s much broader goal of enabling the country’s digital transformation, offering solutions tailored to evolving business needs.