Data center company STT GDC Philippines is actively cultivating a future-ready workforce to bolster the expansion of data center capabilities in the country. As demand for data center services surges, the company said its strategy goes beyond immediate skill acquisition, laying the foundation for sustained digital growth.
“Technology and talent, especially in the data center industry, are always going to be scarce, particularly in terms of looking for people with international hyperscaler experience,” said Carlo Malana, president and CEO of STT GDC Philippines.
As a joint venture between Globe, Ayala Corp., and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, STT GDC Philippines is expanding its data center capacity across existing facilities in Makati, Cavite, and Quezon City by 5.2MW.
STT GDC Philippines builds data center facility in Cavite
STT GDC Philippines expands capacity in three data centers
Talent development
Collaborating closely with global partners from ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, STT GDC Philippines leverages its extensive experience across nine countries to enhance technological expertise locally. The company is tapping into the local engineering talent pool, nurturing skills in mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering disciplines. This holistic approach aims to build a workforce capable of supporting an expansive digital ecosystem in the future.
Partnerships with leading Philippine universities like De La Salle University, University of Santo Tomas, and National University further solidify STT GDC Philippines’ commitment to cultivating the nation’s digital infrastructure talent.
The planned STT Fairview data center campus, boasting an impressive IT capacity of 124MW, is set to be the country’s largest, most interconnected, carrier-neutral, and sustainable data center campus. Operations are scheduled to commence in early 2025, positioning STT GDC Philippines as a pivotal hub for global hyperscalers and diverse customer segments.