VITRO Sta. Rosa Activates First NVIDIA-Powered GPU Servers in the Philippines

Following its successful energization in July 2024 and the deployment of its first anchor tenant, VITRO Sta. Rosa (VSR), the Philippines’ first AI-ready hyperscale data center, has reached another milestone with the activation of NVIDIA-powered graphic processing unit (GPU) servers within its facility.

VITRO Inc., the data center arm of the PLDT Group and a subsidiary of ePLDT, continues to lead in delivering world-class digital infrastructure. Built to support enterprises, hyperscalers, and AI platforms, the 50-megawatt mega facility is specifically designed to accommodate the rising demands of AI workloads. Activating and operating live GPU servers showcases VSR’s advanced AI capabilities and enhances ePLDT’s innovative GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offerings. This milestone allows businesses to utilize cost-effective, high-performance computing, and accelerate AI-driven digital transformation.

“We envision VITRO Sta. Rosa to be the Philippines’ AI hub, forming the first AI ecosystem in the country. This new milestone showcases VSR’s true capabilities to host the latest AI platforms that will reshape our digital landscape today,” said Victor S. Genuino, President & CEO of ePLDT & VITRO Inc.

To meet the increasing demands of AI, VSR continues to innovate, with ready plans to support up to 100 kW per rack. As AI technologies evolve, VSR will integrate the latest power and cooling solutions to stay ahead of AI’s rapidly changing requirements.

By enabling cutting-edge technologies such as AI, VSR contributes to positioning the Philippines as a digital hub in the Asia-Pacific, attracting global investments, and fostering technological advancements that drive economic growth and innovation.