ePLDT, the ICT subsidiary and backbone of PLDT, has been tapped to provide cloud and IT solutions to Nickel Asia Corp, (NAC), a natural resources development company. ePLDT has integrated Microsoft 365 across NAC Group’s nationwide operations.

This cloud-based productivity suite equips NAC Group employees with communication and collaboration capabilities through a unified application. With its robust and secure infrastructure, Microsoft 365 ensures easy access to critical information, tools, and resources whether working on-site or off-site.

“Digital transformation is a journey we embark on together with clients. We go beyond providing solutions by co-creating strategies that deliver desired business outcomes,” Victor Genuino, President and CEO of ePLDT, said in a statement. “Our aim is to address every unique pain point, whether it be boosting market presence, driving revenue growth, cost optimization, or enhancing efficiency.”

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Aligned with Nickel Asia’s vision of a progressive and sustainable future, this strategic partnership with ePLDT, as well as PLDT Enterprise, PLDT’s B2B subsidiary, sets the stage for its transformational journey.

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The synergy will streamline NAC Group’s migration process, enhance the end-user experience, and develop a roadmap that aligns with NAC’s business objectives and sustainability goals.

The first mining company in the Philippines to join the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest sustainability initiative; NAC recognizes the importance of reducing its carbon footprint while simultaneously enhancing the work experience for its employees.

By leveraging ePLDT’s multi-cloud expertise and harnessing Microsoft’s cutting-edge technologies, NAC will now be able to conduct day-to-day operations with enhanced efficiency and sustainable practices.