PLDT Enterprise Boosts Transport & Logistics with Smarter, Stronger Connectivity Solutions

 

PLDT Enterprise is accelerating digital progress in the country’s transport and logistics sectors by delivering stronger, smarter wireless connectivity through Wireless Indoor Coverage.

Given the Philippines’ archipelagic geography and rugged terrain, many areas stand to benefit more from wireless connectivity solutions than from traditional wired infrastructure, making solutions like Wireless Indoor Coverage especially relevant in supporting the evolving needs of these industries.

“Reliable wireless coverage plays a critical role in enhancing communication across transport and logistics operations, from real-time SMS updates to clear voice calls and seamless data access. Whether inside warehouses, distribution hubs, or transit terminals, strong connectivity ensures accurate coordination, minimizes failed deliveries, and keeps customers informed every step of the way. This ultimately drives greater operational efficiency and boosts consumer satisfaction,” said John Gonzales, First Vice President and Head of Enterprise Consulting Services and Technology Management at PLDT Enterprise.

A Commitment to Transport and Logistics Innovation

PLDT Enterprise’s Wireless Indoor Coverage is about enabling transformation. By integrating wireless connectivity within vehicles and transit hubs, the solution supports the industry through:

Reliable connectivity on the move, enabling uninterrupted access to safety systems and communications as vehicles travel through different environments

Consistent, mobile-ready coverage that supports real-time safety features and critical system updates wherever the journey leads

Remote network management for vehicle fleets, ensuring timely security and configuration updates

Extended coverage into previously underserved zones, enabling consistent wireless connectivity in enclosed spaces such as bus depots, terminals, and vehicles where signal traditionally weakens

With wired internet still a challenge in some areas of the country, wireless broadband, particularly 5G, emerges as a powerful alternative in the meantime, offering faster speeds, lower latency, and wider reach to connect underserved areas and enable next-generation technologies.  

Given this, Wireless Indoor Coverage helps solve long-standing industry challenges in transport operations—such as ensuring timely SMS alerts (including OTPs), enabling reliable voice calls during emergencies, and maintaining strong mobile data signals for seamless access to navigation apps, dispatch systems, and cloud-based tools.

All these innovations and their respective benefits align with the broader nationwide effort to overcome digital barriers in infrastructure, as highlighted in recent reports on wireless broadband advancements in the Philippines.

Enabling Safety, Efficiency, and Growth for Long Routes and Regional Mobility

PLDT Enterprise’s wireless solutions are designed to keep fleets connected even as they traverse remote areas and regional boundaries. Whether managing cargo transfers between provinces or maintaining communication on extended delivery routes, the solution supports stable, secure wireless access that scales with the mobility needs of the country. 

This expanded reach reinforces PLDT Enterprise’s commitment to being the trusted network partner for nationwide transport transformation.

Moreover, by offering transport operators the ability to manage their wireless networks remotely via cloud platforms, the solution not only enhances operational continuity but also boosts cybersecurity and resiliency—key pillars in today’s security-sensitive landscape.

Driving Collaboration for Future Innovations

PLDT Enterprise envisions this initiative as a call to action for transportation companies, logistics operators, and public sector stakeholders to come together and reimagine how businesses move. 

“We invite industry players to collaborate with us in crafting wireless solutions that are tailor-fit for their specific environments and use cases. Connectivity should move with you—and with PLDT Enterprise,” Gonzales added.

Learn more about PLDT Enterprise’s comprehensive suite of solutions, visit https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise_wireless-indoor-coverage_pr

Cisco and PLDT Enterprise Champion a New Era of Work at Tech Week PH Cebu

The future of work is already unfolding, and it’s more connected, secure, and intelligent than ever before. This was the message of Cisco’s APJC Leader, Partner Networking Specialist, Pavel Svatos, during the second leg of Tech Week PH 2025, where PLDT Enterprise gathered business leaders, tech visionaries, and public sector stakeholders to explore how digital innovation can drive inclusive growth across the regions.

Cisco’s Pavel Svatos takes the stage at Tech Week PH Cebu to highlight how AI and cybersecurity are shaping the next era of digital transformation.

Hosted for the first time in Cebu and the greater Visayas region, PLDT Enterprise’s Tech Week PH 2025 underscored the growing importance of regional digital transformation conversations. It also signaled PLDT Enterprise’s continued momentum in bringing global tech leaders closer to local enterprises. Cisco's presence championed PLDT Enterprise’s mission to enable digital transformation in every corner of the country.  

Addressing over 1,000 participants from across Visayas, Svatos shared Cisco’s bold vision for powering the workplaces and industries of tomorrow—focusing on the convergence of AI, security, and connectivity. He spoke about how AI is changing everything, citing examples of AI-powered customer chatbots, and use cases across healthcare, logistics, and even data centers on wheels.

He stressed that companies that adapt fast will lead, while the ones that don’t will risk falling behind. The workplace also doesn’t function without a secure, intelligent network that powers seamless connectivity, zero-trust security, and real-time collaboration. As a networking and security leader, that’s what Cisco delivers—and is proud to bring to the Philippines.

Svatos underscored that while work takes place anywhere today – at offices, hospitals, stores, and even moving vehicles, many businesses still struggle with hybrid work gaps, inefficient infrastructure, and rising security risks.  

Cisco’s answer is an integrated ecosystem of AI-ready networking, cybersecurity, observability, and collaboration solutions, built to ensure digital resilience and smarter business outcomes.

Together with partners and tech innovators, PLDT Enterprise’s Tech Week PH featured Tech City—an immersive showcase of solutions, including those from Cisco, bringing to life how next-generation technologies can power industries forward.

By bringing global experts like Cisco to Visayas and Mindanao, PLDT Enterprise is actively expanding access to world-class innovation, aligning with its long-standing goal of bridging the digital divide and building a more inclusive, future-ready Philippines.

“At Cisco, our strategy is to securely connect everything to make anything possible. We’re not just connecting people, places, apps, data and things wherever our networks can reach. We’re also protecting all of this against threats, downtime, and risk and providing the underlying digital resilience that is so crucial for businesses today,” said Zaza Soriano-Nicart, Managing Director, Cisco Philippines.

Tech Week PH now moves to its final and biggest chapter in Metro Manila, where it is expected to gather the largest number of participants and deliver its most expansive showcase yet.

To learn more about PLDT Enterprise’s solution, visit https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-cisco-joins-tech-week-ph-cebu-pr 

Tech Week PH 2025 is powered by Cisco, Alibaba Cloud, CSG, Ericsson, Fortinet, Huawei, Avolution, Fibercom Telecom, Canon, Delinea, Dream, Hikvision, Kital Connect, Pronet, Quanta Dance, Soprano, and Trend Micro.

PLDT Enterprise Launches an Online Service Application Tool to Make Digital Solutions More Accessible to Businesses

PLDT Enterprise continues its commitment to making it easier for businesses to access and adopt digital solutions through the launch of its Online Service Application platform. The new platform serves as an online gateway enabling both new and existing PLDT Enterprise customers to easily order products digitally. Through a simple three-step application process—browsing the product catalog, selecting “Order Now” on the desired product, and completing a short order form—customers can enjoy a user-friendly platform experience without any upfront payment.   

Enabling Digital Transformation through Digital Touchpoints

As businesses move toward digital transformation, PLDT Enterprise has designed the Online Service Application to ensure seamless access to its solutions. By integrating automation and reducing manual processes, the platform not only enhances customer experience but also reduces carbon footprint, aligning with parent company PLDT’s commitment to sustainable practices.

“We are increasingly digitalizing our channels and continuously innovating our processes to better serve businesses and further enhance customer experience,” said Chet Alviz, Vice President and Head of Enterprise and International Marketing at PLDT Enterprise. “Now, if businesses need solutions such as connectivity, they can conveniently access these anytime, anywhere through this new platform,” Alviz added.

Key Features of the Online Service Application: 

1. Focused Experience: A dedicated landing page designed for seamless navigation and engagement. 

2. User-Friendly Product Catalog: Browse, explore, and choose from a wide range of Fiber and Mobility products. 

3. Seamless Digital Order Forms: Simplifying account applications with easy-to-use, fully digital forms. 

4. Prompt Notifications: Automated email notifications will be sent to customers to keep them updated on the status of their orders at every stage of their application. 

Empowering MSMEs to Thrive in the Digital Economy

The Online Service Application is part of PLDT Enterprise’s commitment to support businesses of all sizes in their digital transformation journeys. Whether through solutions like MSME FiberBiz or Smart Postpaid Enterprise SIM-Only Plans, the platform offers a one-stop digital shop where businesses can access services tailored to their specific needs. 

“Small and medium enterprises are the backbone of our economy, and with this platform, we’re empowering them to access the tools and technologies they need to thrive in a digital-first world,” said Jay Lagdameo, Vice President and Head of Enterprise Revenue Group at PLDT Enterprise. “Innovations like this make our products more accessible, enabling even the smallest of enterprises to stay agile and fully equipped with digital solutions that support their growth and resilience.”

Leveraging PLDT’s most extensive fiber network footprint across the country and commitment to help narrow the digital divide, PLDT Enterprise targets to reach more Filipino businesses to enable their access to digital solutions and assist them in acquiring skills and strategies to thrive in the digital economy.  

Aside from offering innovative solutions, PLDT Enterprise also collaborates with various trade entities, such as the Department of Trade and Industry and United States Agency for International Development to foster digital upskilling, market linkages, and networking opportunities among MSMEs and local startup businesses. In addition, the brand forges collaborations with its enterprise customers to promote proper disposal and recycling of consumer electronic waste.  

These initiatives serve as avenues for PLDT Enterprise to champion the adoption of sustainable business practices and encourage more Filipino-owned enterprises to integrate more circular and sustainable solutions into their operations.  

The PLDT Enterprise Online Service Application is now available for customers at pldtenterprise.com.

Empowering Marikina Residents: mWell, Serbisyong Q, and PLDT Enterprise Partner to Deliver Accessible Digital Healthcare

PLDT Enterprise, mWell, and Serbisyong Q representatives marked their partnership aimed at enhancing digital healthcare services in Marikina.

PLDT Enterprise has partnered with mWell and Serbisyong Q, spearheaded by Marikina’s 2nd District Representative Stella Quimbo and former member of the House of Representative Miro Quimbo, to enhance healthcare services in Marikina.

This collaboration aims to provide significant improvements for advanced telehealth services and reliable connectivity to residents, making healthcare more accessible and efficient.

Empowering Healthcare through Digital Transformation

Through the partnership, PLDT Enterprise’s iGate and access points for internet connectivity enable seamless teleconsultations and online healthcare services through mWell.

"Digital connectivity is critical in today’s healthcare landscape," said Ruby Montoya, Vice President and Head of Enterprise Revenue Group at PLDT Enterprise. "Our partnership with mWell and Serbisyong Q underscores our commitment to leveraging technology to improve public health services and ensure that quality healthcare is within reach for everyone in Marikina.”

The initiative is part of the regular medical mission under the healthcare program, Serbisyong Q, which operates out of the Q headquarters at River Park Lol Building in Marikina.

"By leveraging PLDT Enterprise’s robust connectivity solutions, we are able to bring healthcare services closer to our constituents," said 2nd District Representative of Marikina Stella Quimbo. "This partnership not only enhances the quality of healthcare in Marikina but also ensures that our residents have quick and reliable access to medical professionals through mWell’s teleconsultation services."

Innovative Healthcare Solutions

The collaboration utilizes the 1Life Digital Community Healthcare System, known for its fast and efficient lab services. By partnering with mWell, 1Life has augmented its onsite medical staff with teleconsultations, providing faster turnaround times for patients. Since implementing PLDT Enterprise’s Wi-Fi services, mWell has successfully conducted teleconsultations for nearly 1,000 patients in Marikina.

Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer and President and CEO of mWell highlights the importance of championing community health. “Good health is crucial to livelihood, productivity, and nation building. Our innovative digital solutions are designed to respond to our countrymen’s needs for holistic healthcare through our fully integrated digital platform. Through our partnerships with local government units, we are able to help improve the lives of Filipinos as we make health and wellness accessible, affordable and available to anyone, anytime, anywhere.”

This initiative aligns with the PLDT group's commitment to empowering through innovation, supporting the government's digitalization efforts. Additionally, it contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), particularly SDG No. 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

As PLDT Enterprise continues to drive digital transformation in healthcare, municipalities and healthcare providers are encouraged to explore how advanced connectivity solutions can enhance their services.

Discover how PLDT Enterprise can support your healthcare initiatives by visiting pldtenterprise.com.

PLDT Enterprise and DTI Strengthen Joint Commitment to Empower MSMEs Nationwide

 In a joint effort to bolster the digitalization of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), PLDT Enterprise and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have solidified their partnership to provide small business owners across the country with the digital tools and support needed to thrive in today’s competitive market. 

Euan Toralballa, Head of Small and Micro Business at PLDT Enterprise, emphasized that the MSME Day serves as a continuation of the momentous MSME Week celebration, focused on empowering local businesses by offering a unique platform to connect, learn, and thrive in the digital age.

With a unified mission to grow and boost this segment, the collaboration seeks to take both organizations’ shared vision of empowering MSMEs to achieve greater resilience and growth in the digital economy to the next level in the coming months and years.

Promoting Growth and Innovation Across the Country

As part of the MSME Day Roadshows, PLDT Enterprise and DTI have been working hand in hand to provide micro businesses with access to digital upskilling, reliable connectivity, and mentorship opportunities. Through this partnership, these entrepreneurs are given the platform to showcase their products and services while also gaining access to critical tools to succeed in the digital landscape.

Some key highlights of the MSME Day included sessions on making informed financial decisions to help MSMEs manage their resources effectively, discussions about internet safety, security, and the basics of AI. The event also invited industry experts to share insights on intellectual property, e-commerce success, and the legalities of online selling, and cascading of strategies for reaching wider markets and expanding business horizons.

“Through our ongoing MSME Day roadshows, we’re providing businesses of all sizes with the support and digital solutions they need to reach new markets and drive sustainable growth,” said Euan Toralballa, Head of Small and Micro Business, PLDT Enterprise. “Our partnership with DTI is crucial in scaling these efforts nationwide, ensuring that even the smallest businesses have the resources they need to thrive in today’s digital-first economy.”

As part of its commitment to the growth of small businesses, PLDT Enterprise has actively supported digital transformation initiatives such as the MSME Day Roadshows, which have been held in key cities across the Philippines, including Iloilo and Dipolog, with upcoming events scheduled for Pampanga and General Santos City later this year. These roadshows provide a platform for MSMEs to learn about the latest digital tools and technologies, network with potential partners, and explore new opportunities for growth.

Empowering MSMEs Through a Nationwide Commitment

Through its partnerships with both DTI and other key stakeholders, PLDT Enterprise is continuously working to create a more inclusive and digitally empowered MSME sector in the Philippines. By providing businesses with the necessary tools, infrastructure, and support, PLDT Enterprise is helping to pave the way for a more resilient and competitive economy, one that thrives on the success of small and medium-sized enterprises.

PLDT and Cisco are urging organizations to prioritize their digital transformation needs

Simon Rizkallah, Head of AppDynamics, APJC, Cisco talked about how digital transformation is a continuous evolution 

PLDT Enterprise, the business arm of PLDT, and BOUNDLESS: Philippine Digital Convention 2022 (PH Digicon) highlighted emerging technologies and practices to help leaders and consumers adapt to the ever-changing business landscape during the panel discussion “Going Beyond the Future of Tech,” moderated by PLDT-Smart FVP and Group Head of Corporate Communications, Catherine Yap-Yang. The panel was joined by global tech leaders such as ePLDT President and CEO, Victor S. Genuino, Nokia Vice President and Head of Southeast Asia, Daniel Jaeger, and Cisco Head of AppDynamics, APJC, Simon Rizkallah. 

 

“With today’s ever-changing business landscape, enterprises are seeing the need to adapt because consumers are changing the way they consume products and services: they want goods and services delivered in a convenient, timely, and secure manner,” explains Victor S. Genuino, ePLDT President and CEO. “Businesses are realizing that if they are to adapt to this new normal, their businesses have to transform as well.”  

 

Cisco, the worldwide leader in technology, and one of this year’s keystone sponsors for PH Digicon 2022, shared insights on how the company embodies what it means to be boundless–in terms of always putting customers first and helping build a resilient and flexible enterprise as companies bounce back into their new normal.    

 

“From Cisco’s perspective, the end user is always in mind,” says Simon Rizkallah, Head of AppDynamics, APJC, Cisco. “We also understand that digital transformation really occurs with the service provider. [And so, we congratulate] service providers like PLDT who have managed, during COVID, to live up to the level that customers were looking for and enable people to operate their businesses, for people to work from home, and for kids to continue their education through e-learning.” 

Rizkallah goes on to explain that from a digital transformation perspective, it is still occurring, that it is a continuous task and evolution. Cisco also continues to take steps into adapting to this evolution, from insight and automation to sustainability in smart infrastructure, and data security. 

 

“For us at Cisco, the Environmental, Social, and Governance requirement is top of mind. So, everything that’s going to come out from Cisco moving forward is going to be focused on power and how we can become greener for the environment,” Rizkallah shares. “Security is also top of mind for everyone. We’ve seen hacks across the globe and power utilities, so, [for us and service providers] how do we protect this critical infrastructure as it becomes digital?” 

 

PH Digicon remains to be the Philippines’ most prestigious and one of the most sought-after digital thought leadership events in APAC that brings together global thought leaders and technology experts from across all industries. 

 

For more information, visit https://pldtenterprise.com/.