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  Tech Titans on the Future of AI: Ascendion and Alibaba Cloud Urge Bold, Human-Centered Innovation At the GCash iGnite Innovation Summit 2025, two global tech powerhouses—Ascendion and Alibaba Cloud—delivered compelling visions of an AI-powered future that keeps humans at the heart of innovation. Radhakrishnan Rajagopalan, Chief Delivery and Technology Officer at GGM Ascendion, made it clear: AI is not a threat, it’s a force multiplier. Ascendion, a global leader in AI-driven software engineering, is beefing up its presence in the Philippines by integrating Collabera Digital under its brand. Ascendion CEO Karthik Krishnamurthy emphasized their commitment to the Philippines, stating, “We are redefining how we serve clients and empower local talent with global capabilities.” Key initiatives include: 1. Manan Mehta, SVP of Global Growth Markets at Ascendion, highlighted the Philippines’ potential as a global leader in AI innovation, citing the country’s tech-savvy population. Ascendion is also introducing two AI-driven platforms to the Philippines: 1. Ascendion AVA+: An AI-first software engineering accelerator. With this integration, Ascendion is positioning itself at the forefront of AI-driven software engineering in the Philippines, promising exciting opportunities for local tech talent and contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth in the digital sector. Read more in our articles including "GCash iGnite Innovation Summit 2025: FUTURE4WARD- Shaping Tomorrow, Today" and "Ascendion Expands AI-Driven Software Engineering in PH, Aims to Create 6,000 Jobs".