PLDT Enterprise and Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines Partner for Rural Farming Connectivity

PLDT Enterprise, the corporate arm of leading telecommunications provider PLDT Inc., has announced a strategic partnership with Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines Corp. (CPF Philippines), a subsidiary of Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group Company Ltd. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, business continuity, and climate resilience within the aqua and agro-industry sectors.

Under the leadership of Dhanin Chearavanont, CPF Philippines is renowned for delivering premium aquatic and agricultural products. By integrating PLDT Enterprise’s innovative digital solutions, CPF Philippines seeks to modernize its operations nationwide, ensuring high-quality and efficient processes from cultivation to distribution.

Through this partnership, PLDT Enterprise will provide CPF Philippines with advanced digital solutions, including Enterprise Broadband for reliable connectivity across aquatic farms, iGate Premium Circuits for robust data handling in feed mills and large-scale operations, and Metro E-WAN for secure internal communications. Additionally, the integration of SD-WAN will bolster internal network infrastructure, ensuring optimal security and efficiency.

CPF Philippines will leverage PLDT Enterprise’s solutions such as Smart Bro and Smart Postpaid to enhance business communication and connectivity across its extensive network of operations. According to Park Kitchaichankul, AVP of CPF Philippines, this collaboration signifies their commitment to excellence and innovation, aiming to elevate operational capabilities and ensure product quality and sustainability.

Furthermore, CPF Philippines utilizes VITRO Clark, a top-tier data center facility operated by VITRO Inc., a subsidiary of PLDT’s ICT arm, ePLDT. Co-locating in VITRO Data Centers ensures secure data handling and storage, ensuring seamless operations and business continuity nationwide.

Jay Lagdameo, Vice President and Enterprise Revenue Group Head at PLDT Enterprise, emphasized the importance of reliability and redundancy in CPF Philippines’ operations, crucial for disaster recovery and continuous operations. This partnership underscores PLDT Enterprise’s commitment to digital transformation and its contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 2 on ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture by 2030.