Tech Week PH Cebu: Cisco and PLDT Enterprise Drive New Era of Work

Global tech leader Cisco speaks at Tech Week PH Cebu, joins PLDT Enterprise in reimagining the digital landscape of the Philippines.

The workplace of tomorrow is no longer a distant vision—it’s already here, and it’s more connected, intelligent, and secure than ever. That was the powerful message delivered by Pavel Svatos, Cisco APJC Leader and Partner Networking Specialist, at the second leg of Tech Week PH 2025, hosted by PLDT Enterprise in Cebu.

Held for the first time in the Visayas region, this milestone event brought together over 1,000 participants—business leaders, technology visionaries, and public sector stakeholders—to explore how digital innovation can drive inclusive, regional growth across the Philippines.

With global tech giant Cisco taking center stage, the event reinforced PLDT Enterprise’s commitment to democratizing access to cutting-edge solutions and accelerating digital transformation even in the country’s farthest regions.

AI, Security, and Connectivity: The Triple Power of the New Workplace

In his keynote, Svatos painted a bold picture of the evolving workplace—where AI, seamless connectivity, and zero-trust security are not just trends, but necessities.

“Artificial Intelligence is changing everything,” Svatos explained, citing real-world examples from AI-powered customer service, logistics, healthcare systems, and mobile data centers. “The businesses that adapt quickly will lead. The rest risk falling behind.”

He emphasized that in today’s hybrid environment—where work happens anywhere from office towers to hospitals to vehicles—secure, intelligent networks are critical. These networks must deliver real-time collaboration, protect against threats, and ensure operational resilience across any setting.

Cisco’s approach is clear: a fully integrated ecosystem of AI-ready networking, cybersecurity, observability, and collaboration solutions, all designed to support smarter outcomes and future-proof businesses.

Tech Week PH: A Regional Launchpad for Innovation

Tech Week PH 2025 showcased this vision through its immersive Tech City, where Cisco and other global leaders gave attendees hands-on experiences of how transformative technologies can uplift industries, streamline operations, and close infrastructure gaps.

Through initiatives like this, PLDT Enterprise is proving its dedication to bridging the digital divide—bringing world-class innovation to Visayas, Mindanao, and beyond. It’s a major step toward creating a more inclusive and future-ready Philippines, where no region is left behind.

A Securely Connected Future

Zaza Soriano-Nicart, Managing Director of Cisco Philippines, summed up the company’s mission:

“At Cisco, our strategy is to securely connect everything to make anything possible. We’re not just linking people and data—we’re protecting them and ensuring the digital resilience businesses need today.”

From secure remote work to AI-driven operations, Cisco’s solutions are designed to power the next chapter of Philippine enterprise.

Next Stop: Metro Manila

With the Cebu leg completed, Tech Week PH 2025 now heads to Metro Manila for its biggest and most ambitious installment yet—gathering the largest number of participants and featuring the most expansive tech showcase to date.

The future is already here—and it’s being built, one region at a time.

Learn more about PLDT Enterprise and Cisco’s digital solutions here:
👉 https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-cisco-joins-tech-week-ph-cebu-pr

Tech Week PH 2025 is powered by: Cisco, Alibaba Cloud, CSG, Ericsson, Fortinet, Huawei, Avolution, Fibercom Telecom, Canon, Delinea, Dream, Hikvision, Kital Connect, Pronet, Quanta Dance, Soprano, and Trend Micro.