YCO Cloud is collaborating with Aolani and NVIDIA to deliver one of the first NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 cluster deployments in the Philippines, the companies announced on 28 September 2026 via Media OutReach Newswire. The project represents the country's first renewable-powered sovereign AI infrastructure, designed to meet global sustainability standards for water usage and dedicated renewable energy sources.
Aolani provides AI infrastructure, GPU financing, deployment, and operating capabilities, while YCO Cloud delivers purpose-built, sustainable, and scalable digital infrastructure along with local expertise. Together with NVIDIA, the collaboration sets the foundation for a scalable, world-class AI ecosystem intended to accelerate local innovation and drive national economic productivity.
Scheduled for launch in the first quarter of 2027, the initial phase will deploy more than 10,000 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs. This computing capacity will extend state-of-the-art AI infrastructure to local government bodies, domestic enterprises, and local startups, while also attracting innovative global AI-native companies. The initiative is positioned to democratize access to advanced AI resources within the Philippines, supporting the growth of the country's digital economy and AI ecosystem.
Nik de Ynchausti, CEO of YCO Cloud, said, "The Philippines is now ready to scale on digital infrastructure with its robust submarine cable systems and growing renewable energy sources. To deliver a product that hasn't been built in the Philippines, we partnered with Science Park of the Philippines Inc. (SPPI), the pioneer and one of the largest industrial park developers in the country, with best-in-country power, water and connectivity infrastructure aligned with our sustainability goals. Our partnerships with Aolani and SPPI complement YCO Cloud's commitment to deliver green digital infrastructure to contribute to the next wave of growth in the country."
Nicholas Chia, CEO at Aolani, added, "As the leading neocloud in Asia, Aolani is committed to delivering high-performance and compliant AI infrastructure at speed and scale to support our customers operating at the forefront of AI innovation. Southeast Asia is fast becoming a key linchpin for global AI infrastructure, and the Philippines is emerging as a dynamic new market for digital infrastructure growth. This collaboration will play a pivotal role in democratising access to advanced AI infrastructure in the Philippines, supporting the growth of the country's digital economy and AI ecosystem. We are excited to partner with YCO Cloud on this ambitious development to boost infrastructure growth and innovation."
The Philippine government welcomed the partnership. Leandro Angelo Y. Aguirre, Undersecretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology, stated, "AI presents significant opportunities for innovation, job creation, and economic growth for the Philippines and Filipinos. We welcome the efforts of homegrown companies like YCO and its Singaporean partner, Aolani. Anchored on their belief on the country's potential, we appreciate the commitment of both companies to work towards enabling Filipinos to become not just users but also builders and developers of AI. These forward-looking collaborations are key in shaping the Philippines' future and allow us to achieve purposeful progress together."
Rosemarie Edillon, Undersecretary of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development, also commented, "We thank YCO and Aolani for entrusting the Philippines with this significant role in AI infrastructure development. As we enter the Fifth Industrial Revolution, the Philippine Government stands ready to be an active partner in building a trusted, inclusive and ethical AI ecosystem for the Philippines and the world."
The deployment is expected to have far-reaching implications. By providing sovereign AI infrastructure, the initiative could reduce the Philippines' reliance on foreign computing resources, enhance data sovereignty, and stimulate local AI research and development. It may also attract global AI companies to establish operations in the country, creating high-skilled jobs and fostering a robust technology sector. Furthermore, the project's emphasis on renewable energy and water efficiency sets a precedent for sustainable digital infrastructure development in the region, aligning with global environmental goals.
YCO Cloud's mission is to deliver sustainable mission-infrastructure designed to drive the Philippines forward, with more information available at https://www.ycocloud.com/. Aolani, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Singapore, enables enterprises, AI natives, and sovereigns to build with confidence and scale ambitiously through its AI factories, with details at https://www.aolanicloud.com/.
