#Philippines IT industry

Ascendion, a global leader in AI-driven software engineering, is beefing up its presence in the Philippines by integrating Collabera Digital under its brand. The company is going all-in on AI, with plans to certify every software engineer in the Philippines in AI deployment. 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. 100% AI Certification: All Philippines-based engineers will receive specialized AI training. 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. 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. Also known as the Open Access in Data Transmission Act, this aims to boost competition and attract foreign investment in the Philippine telecommunications industry. Read more in our articles including "Ascendion Expands AI-Driven Software Engineering in PH, Aims to Create 6,000 Jobs" and "Konektadong Pinoy Act taking effect, could reshape PH telco industry".