As the global economy accelerates its digital transformation, the Philippines is emerging as a rising star in Southeast Asia’s digital economy, leveraging its strategic location and forward-looking vision. On March 18th, the Beeinfotech PH HIVE Hybrid Data Center, officially launched in Manila. This signifies that Beeinfotech PH has officially become a core force in digital infrastructure in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
The HIVE Hybrid Data Center is a highly advanced facility with over 3,600 racks, built to meet Tier 3+ standard, and LEED certifications. Designed to accommodate the diverse demands of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and colocation, this hybrid data center is poised to meet the growing colocation demands of local government and enterprises. Furthermore, it will provide secure, reliable, and efficient computing power for global cloud service providers, establishing a “digital bridge” between Southeast Asia and the world.
A New Era of hybrid data center in the Asia-Pacific Region
The grand opening ceremony was a momentous occasion attended by government officials, industry associations, partners, clients, media, and Beeinfotech PH executives. With the ribbon-cutting ceremony concluded,HIVE Hybrid Data Center was officially launched, marking a new era in digital infrastructure development in the Philippines.
At the ceremony, Beeinfotech PH CEO&President Wing Cheung outlined the vision for a digital Philippines and emphasized the critical role of hybrid data centers. He highlighted that the Philippine government's proactive policies aimed at fostering a smart nation accelerating digitalization across industries, and driving economic growth —all of which are driven by robust and reliable digital infrastructure.
"Beeinfotech PH’s purpose is to be the digital infrastructure platform where the data and compute come together to empower the sustainable digital economy. As one of the largest telco-neutral data centers in the Philippines, HIVE distinguishes itself with eight key advantages: Business Continuity & Reliability, Scalability & Flexibility, Accessibility& Convenience, Standard & Customized Product Offerings, Security& Compliance, Sustainability & Green, Carrier Neutrality, Experienced Industry Expertise. With these strengths, HIVE will serve as a vital hub connecting enterprises, government, and key industries, fostering connectivity, inclusive growth, and sustainable development. Together, we are empowering a thriving digital economy and building a smarter Philippines."
Several key government officials who have played a crucial role in advancing the HIVE Hybrid Data Center and strengthening the country's computing capabilities delivered speeches.These leaders have long been dedicated to developing the digital infrastructure of the Philippines, making significant contributions to the establishment of data centers and the enhancement of computing power.
Undersecretary Alexander Ramos of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) highlighted the importance of cybersecurity in digital economic development. He emphasized that CICC will work closely with digital infrastructure providers to build a secure and reliable digital environment, ensuring the healthy growth of the Philippine digital economy.
Congresswoman Ruth Mariano Hernandez, 2nd District of Laguna was represented by Atty. Paul Realisan, shared the optimistic outlook on the Philippines' digital future and expressed hope that HIVE will contribute to Laguna's technological innovation.
Atty.Shenna Sunico, representing the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), provided an in-depth analysis of the "Digital Philippines" strategy and the crucial role of hybrid data centers in enhancing the country's digital competitiveness.
Industry Associations Supporting the Digital Economy
The growth of the digital economy is driven by the active involvement of industry associations in setting standards, facilitating technological exchange, and nurturing talent. Several influential industry representatives joined the grand opening ceremony, sharing their insights on how HIVE Hybrid Data center will shape the future.
Jonathan De Luzuriaga, CEO of the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA), emphasized that hybrid data centers will drive innovation in the software sector, providing robust computing power for local software enterprises.
Mel Migriño, Chairwoman of the Philippine CIO Association (PCIOA), shared insights on digital transformation in enterprises and emphasized that data centers play a key role in enabling IT modernization.
Strong Partnerships for a Digital Future
A successful hybrid data center is built on cutting-edge technology, operational excellence, strong customer support, and collaborative partnerships. At the grand opening ceremony, industry leaders from various sectors shared their experiences as partners and their vision for HIVE's role in shaping the digital ecosystem.
Dean Joel Mangaba of University of Makati highlighted the university's collaboration with Beeinfotech PH in talent development and technological innovation.
Paul Sears, CTO of Computrade Technologies Philippines, discussed the new business opportunities HIVE brings to channel partners.
Al Solis, COO of Radius Telecom, emphasized the importance of high-speed, stable network connectivity for hybrid data centers.
Marizel Tinio, Head of Sales of HGC, share her insights on the role of global connectivity in supporting intelligent computing centers and how HGC is working to enhance cross-border digital infrastructure.
As a key technology partner in the HIVE Hybrid Data Center project, ZTE Corporation has been deeply involved in every stage—from initial construction planning and consulting to mid-term solution design and final project delivery-ensuring the successful launch of the data center.
Wang Zhuo, Regional Managing Director of Southeast Asia of ZTE Corporation and CEO of ZTE Philippines, shared insights into ZTE's collaboration with Beeinfotech PH on HIVE and extended his best wishes for the HIVE Hybrid Data Center. He stated: "With the rapid acceleration of global digital transformation, the Asia-Pacific region has become a key hub for the data center industry. ZTE is honored to collaborate in building the HIVE Hybrid Data Center, providing solid technological support for local enterprises in their digital operations, and contributing to the thriving digital economy in the Asia-Pacific region."
As the wave of digital transformation accelerates, the grand opening of HIVE Hybrid Data Center marks not only a significant milestone in Beeinfotech PH's strategy but also a critical step in the Philippines' journey toward digital transformation. With its computing power, connectivity, and ecosystem partnerships, HIVE will enable industries across the Philippines to embrace digital transformation, helping the country become a leading digital economy in Southeast Asia. As Beeinfotech continues to expand globally, a smarter, more efficient, and interconnected digital future is rapidly becoming a reality.