PLDT Enterprise has entered a strategic partnership with Lexmark Research and Development Corp. to deliver robust digital infrastructure solutions, underscoring a significant corporate alignment aimed at enhancing global operational efficiency and collaboration.
Through this collaboration, PLDT Enterprise will power Lexmark’s innovation-driven business with its iGate service—an enterprise-grade connectivity solution known for secure, scalable cloud access and reliable data transmission. The partnership is expected to streamline operations and improve real-time communication across Lexmark’s international teams.
Mitch Locsin, first vice president and head of enterprise core business at PLDT and Smart, emphasized the importance of this alliance: “This partnership with Lexmark signifies our ongoing commitment to delivering digital services, such as iGate connectivity, that drive meaningful impact and enable seamless global collaboration.”
Lexmark, a global leader in R&D, supply chain, and shared services, operates with over 1,800 employees in the Philippines and maintains a wide international footprint. Stephan Bily, vice president for global business services and president & CEO of Lexmark R&D Corp., said, “Synergizing with PLDT Enterprise allows us to continue our digital transformation journey, paving the way for a more technologically advanced and brighter digital future.”
This collaboration not only strengthens Lexmark’s digital backbone but also marks a pivotal move in the offshoring and outsourcing (O&O) sector, where reliable, secure, and flexible connectivity is key. As Lexmark’s bandwidth needs evolve, iGate’s scalability ensures seamless adaptation—solidifying PLDT Enterprise’s role as a critical enabler of global innovation.
