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VITRO Sta. Rosa gears up for inter-data center connectivity with Ciena

Enabled by Ciena, a global leader in networking systems, services, and software, VSR will soon be directly linked to major VITRO sites in Makati, Paranaque, and Pasig via the VITRO Data Center Interconnect (DCI).

VITRO Inc. (VITRO), a subsidiary of ePLDT and the data center arm of the PLDT group, enhances network infrastructure of VITRO Sta Rosa (VSR) by connecting the site to the rest of VITRO’s data center network. 

Enabled by Ciena, a global leader in networking systems, services, and software, VSR will soon be directly linked to major VITRO sites in Makati, Paranaque, and Pasig via the VITRO Data Center Interconnect (DCI). With Ciena’s Waveserver Ai and 6500 coherent optical technology integrated into VSR, the facility will be able to deliver scalability and efficiencies required to meet the needs of a hyperconnected world. 

VSR is a purpose-built 50-megawatt hyperscale facility located in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, designed to be Rated-3 certified and Rated-4 ready. It utilizes the latest innovations in cooling and power redundancy and is equipped with at least three fiber routes to ensure network diversity, resilience, and carrier neutrality. Recently, it announced its structural completion which also signifies the readiness of VITRO Sta. Rosa for power integration and energization. [vitrodc.com]

“VITRO Sta. Rosa will soon connect seamlessly to our other sites in Metro Manila. This integration will enhance our network operations, providing top-notch connectivity solutions across all our facilities. Our clients will benefit immensely, with the ability to interconnect their racks across different VITRO sites, optimizing their disaster recovery strategies,” said Victor S. Genuino, President and CEO of ePLDT and VITRO Inc.

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Apart from improved connectivity, Ciena’s Waveserver technology also ensures a sustainable upgrade path for VSR since it provides an ultra-low power per bit to make the energy consumption more efficient, thereby reducing energy costs. It also has a simple-to-implement optical layer encryption for secure communications between the data centers.

“Ciena’s coherent optical technology is providing the robust and world-class hyperconnectivity VITRO needs as it continues its journey as one of the Philippines’ leading digital transformation and data center partners of choice. VITRO’s focus on meeting the demands and unique requirements of its local and international cloud clients will surely aid the archipelago’s agenda for growth via digital connectivity,” said Matthew Vesperman, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Ciena.

With over 24 years of industry expertise, VITRO Inc. operates the largest and fastest-expanding network of world-class data centers in the Philippines. VITRO continues to be the preferred data center partner for leading enterprises and the largest hyperscalers globally. 

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