Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has entered into a strategic partnership with Philippines-based Now Corporation’s telecom arm, Now Telecom, to strengthen the country’s national digital infrastructure and promote financial inclusivity. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, will focus on building the Philippines’ Sovereign Data Cloud, enhancing cybersecurity measures, and enabling citizen-centric digital services.
As part of the initiative, TCS will provide sovereign cloud technology, a cyber-defense suite, and solutions for operational interoperability, resilience, and reduced dependency on foreign systems. The company’s TCS SovereignSecure Cloud™ will be deployed to ensure local data control, support AI infrastructure development, and enhance operational continuity.
Key areas of focus include safeguarding national data from external threats, enabling cross-agency collaboration, and protecting critical infrastructure from evolving cyber risks. Citizen services in digital infrastructure, healthcare, and digital banking will also be prioritised.
NOW Group Chairman Mel Velarde described the collaboration as a “significant step” towards enhancing digital sovereignty, reducing reliance on foreign technology, and creating a robust data infrastructure.
TCS, operational in the Philippines since 2008, supports clients across telecom, banking, real estate, and airlines. This partnership further strengthens its presence in the country while aligning with the Philippines’ push towards a secure and future-ready digital economy.
