Globe Business and Confluent Launch Landmark Partnership to Transform Philippines' Digital Landscape
In a significant move for the nation's technological advancement, Globe Business has announced a strategic alliance with Confluent, the global leader in data streaming. This collaboration is set to redefine digital agility and innovation across the Philippines, marking a pivotal shift from static, siloed data systems to a dynamic ecosystem of real-time intelligence.
A New Era of Enterprise Data Management
The partnership introduces a fully managed, enterprise-grade data streaming platform, described as the "central nervous system" for orchestrating next-generation innovation. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), Globe Business will deliver Confluent's complete platform, including unified Apache Kafka® and Apache Flink®, as a turnkey service operating on Globe's local Virtual Private Cloud. This initiative is designed to empower enterprises, particularly in regulated sectors, by modernizing internal processes and leveraging global-standard data-in-motion capabilities.
Key benefits include a reduction in Kafka's total cost of ownership by up to 40%, enabling businesses to allocate resources more efficiently toward growth and innovation. KD Dizon, Vice President and Head of Globe Business, emphasized the broader mission, stating, "At Globe, our mission extends beyond connectivity; we are committed to building the digital backbone of a future-ready nation. This partnership is a critical step in our nation-building journey, allowing Filipino enterprises to innovate at scale and move at the speed of their customers."
Driving the AI-First Economy and Enhancing Customer Experiences
With digital retail payments accounting for 57.4% of total transaction volume in the Philippines, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the ability to process data in real-time has become essential for survival. This partnership addresses that need by facilitating instant fraud detection in financial services and enabling retail brands to trigger personalized engagement as soon as customers interact with digital storefronts. The goal is to make every transaction intuitive and effortless for end-users.
Data streaming serves as the foundational layer for Agentic AI and autonomous decision-making. Recent Confluent research reveals that 58% of APAC organizations view data streaming as a primary enabler for AI. By feeding AI models with live, trusted enterprise data, this collaboration transforms systems into predictive engines capable of anticipating market shifts and customer needs.
Global Expertise Meets Local Insight
Kamal Brar, Senior Vice President of Global ISV at Confluent, highlighted the significance of this alliance, noting, "Our collaboration with Globe Business gives enterprises in the Philippines access to the same real-time data capabilities used by the world's most demanding, digital-first organizations. By running on Globe's secure, local cloud, we are providing a trusted foundation for businesses to build their next generation of AI-driven customer experiences."
Globe's deep understanding of local enterprise needs, combined with its nationwide network and cloud capabilities, positions it uniquely to lead this transformative space. The new offering integrates seamlessly with Globe Premium Cloud Connect, ensuring connectivity across private and public cloud environments. This fosters a unified and future-proof data strategy for every Filipino enterprise, catalyzing a more resilient and digitally competitive Philippines.
