Manila, Philippines [May 30, 2025] – Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the appointment of VST ECS Phils., Inc. as its newest distribution partner. The distribution partnership reflects Vertiv’s strategic focus on expanding nationwide access to critical digital infrastructure technologies and supporting business resilience amid accelerating digital transformation.
With the Philippines fast-emerging as a data center hub in the ASEAN region and digital transformation accelerating across industries, the demand for reliable, scalable, and resilient IT systems has never been higher. Enabling continuity in critical environments now requires more than just power protection—it demands a holistic infrastructure strategy that includes advanced cooling, monitoring, and space optimization.
VST ECS is one of the leading ICT distributors across the country. With a rich legacy of providing transformative IT solutions from trusted global brands, the company’s mission is to give organizations and individuals access to the latest technologies and solutions in the market. VST ECS prides itself on having a strong footprint, with an established presence across the Visayas and Mindanao regions as well.
“We are thrilled to welcome VST ECS as our newest distribution partner in the Philippines,” said Daniel Sim, senior director for IT distribution and partners at Vertiv Asia. “This partnership marks a significant milestone in Vertiv’s commitment to broadening access to critical digital infrastructure solutions nationwide. VST ECS brings not only an extensive distribution network but also deep market expertise and a strong track record of enabling digital transformation across industries. By joining forces, we are better positioned to address the growing demand for resilient, energy-efficient IT infrastructure in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic digital economies. Together, we aim to empower businesses—large and small—with the tools they need to build agile, future-ready operations.”
VST ECS will offer Vertiv’s comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end power and cooling systems and integrated solutions to enterprise, commercial, and government sectors.
VST ECS also brings a track record of enabling channel growth through partner education, local market insights, and access to emerging technologies—aligning with Vertiv’s long-term strategy to support digital resilience across Southeast Asia.
"In today's fast-paced digital world, uninterrupted operation of vital IT infrastructure is paramount. Vertiv's trusted business continuity solutions are an essential safeguard against power disruptions. This partnership strengthens our portfolio and presents significant growth opportunities for our channel partners, equipping them to meet the growing customer demand for cost-effective and reliable power. Vertiv's local service center in the Philippines is a strategic advantage, providing rapid customer support and minimizing downtime. With the projected explosion of data centers in the Philippines, driven by government support to improve our country’s digital infrastructure, we foresee a significant demand for data center power management and cooling solutions," said Jimmy Go, president and CEO, VSTECS Phils., Inc.
He concluded, "VST ECS is committed to working hand-in-hand with our channel partners, leveraging Vertiv's strong market presence and our extensive channel ecosystem and programs, to impacfully expand brand reach and presence. This collaboration signifies our focus on delivering comprehensive and reliable ICT solutions that empower our customers and fuel mutual success."
VST ECS Phils. Inc. is a member of the VST ECS Group, a regional distribution network. Vertiv also has a distribution partnership with its Singapore affiliate, VST ECS (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
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About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
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About VSTECS
VSTECS Philippines is the leading and largest ICT distributor in the country, recognized for its extensive portfolio of products, solutions, and services across diverse market segments. Our portfolio is unparalleled, representing over 100 renowned brands and encompassing a wide range of technology solutions. Our meticulously tailored solutions serve the retail, mobility, commercial, and enterprise markets, precisely meeting industry-specific requirements and driving innovation across sectors.
Since our inception in 1998, we have been committed to delivering high-quality ICT products, solutions, and services to our valued channel partners and customers. As a proud member of VSTECS Holdings, a leading regional IT distribution firm, we benefit from a vast network of operations spanning Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, China, and the Philippines. This regional distribution network grants us the leverage to access global technologies and partnerships, allowing us to bring the latest and most advanced solutions to our customers.
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