YCO Cloud has announced a collaboration with Aolani and NVIDIA to deliver one of the first NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 cluster deployments in the Philippines. The project, set to launch in the first quarter of 2027, will deploy more than 10,000 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, marking a significant step in the country’s sovereign AI infrastructure development.
The initiative brings together YCO Cloud’s sustainable digital infrastructure expertise, Aolani’s AI infrastructure and GPU financing capabilities, and NVIDIA’s advanced computing technology. It aims to provide state-of-the-art AI computing resources to local government bodies, domestic enterprises, and startups, while also attracting global AI-native companies. This is expected to accelerate local innovation and drive national economic productivity.
Nik de Ynchausti, CEO of YCO Cloud, emphasized the Philippines’ readiness for scaled digital infrastructure, citing robust submarine cable systems and growing renewable energy sources. He noted that YCO Cloud partnered with Science Park of the Philippines Inc. (SPPI) to ensure best-in-country power, water, and connectivity infrastructure aligned with sustainability goals. “Our partnerships with Aolani and SPPI complement YCO Cloud’s commitment to deliver green digital infrastructure to contribute to the next wave of growth in the country,” he said.
Nicholas Chia, CEO at Aolani, highlighted the strategic importance of Southeast Asia for global AI infrastructure. “This collaboration will play a pivotal role in democratising access to advanced AI infrastructure in the Philippines, supporting the growth of the country’s digital economy and AI ecosystem,” Chia said. Aolani, a leading neocloud in Asia founded in 2023, provides compliant and purpose-built AI infrastructure. More information is available at www.aolani.com.
The Philippine government has welcomed the partnership. Leandro Angelo Y. Aguirre, Undersecretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology, stated, “AI presents significant opportunities for innovation, job creation, and economic growth for the Philippines and Filipinos. We welcome the efforts of homegrown companies like YCO and its Singaporean partner, Aolani.” Rosemarie Edillon, Undersecretary of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development, added, “We thank YCO and Aolani for entrusting the Philippines with this significant role in AI infrastructure development.”
The project is designed to meet global sustainability standards for water usage and renewable energy, reinforcing YCO Cloud’s commitment to environmental stewardship. As the first renewable-powered sovereign AI infrastructure in the Philippines, it sets a foundation for a scalable, world-class AI ecosystem. This development matters because it positions the Philippines as a rising player in the global AI landscape, enabling local entities to build and innovate with advanced AI tools, potentially transforming the national economy and fostering a new generation of AI developers. With the initial phase scheduled for early 2027, the collaboration underscores the growing importance of sovereign AI capabilities in driving digital sovereignty and economic competitiveness. Media OutReach Newswire distributed the announcement, highlighting the project’s potential to democratize AI access and stimulate inclusive growth.
