Navigating the Future: Highlights from HPE Summit 2026

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VST ECS Phils., Inc. and HPE Philippines concluded the HPE Summit 2026 on May 26 at the New World Hotel, drawing industry leaders to discuss artificial intelligence, private cloud infrastructure, and data security.

The single-day event combined interactive product demonstrations and high-energy raffle activities with strategic sessions aimed at navigating the evolving local digital landscape.

Elinor Javier, Hybrid IT Country Leader of HPE Philippines, opened the plenary by welcoming clients and partners to the showcase of new technology discoveries.

HPE Philippines Managing Director Walter So delivered the keynote address on utilizing advanced IT infrastructure and Agentic AI to resolve complex operational challenges across the country.

The initial technical sessions focused on risk management, with Enterprise Client Specialist Tracy Uy and Data Solutions Specialist Dodie Ng demonstrating financial data protection through the HPE Zerto platform.

Addressing socio-economic impacts, company representatives Tinee Capulong and Enar Marquez highlighted a joint initiative with a social development organization using technology to help eradicate poverty.

Operational transformation took center stage during a fireside chat featuring Account Manager MJ Cuenco, GreenLake representative Jenica Mogate, and Storage Technical Specialist Lem Carreon.

Account Manager Carlo Olivares followed with a customer-centric session that provided firsthand insights into lowering corporate costs and upgrading infrastructure efficiency.

Technical discussions continued after the break as Pre-Sales Architect Jeff Saavedra and Compute Pre-Sales representative Tevy Angeles detailed system replatforming strategies designed to optimize corporate manpower.

Enterprise Account Manager Rohit Bhatnagar expanded on infrastructure options by contrasting the distinct operational advantages of private cloud architecture over public alternatives.

The technological showcase concluded with Systems Engineer Harvey Ysip introducing software innovations engineered to transition traditional local enterprises into AI-native data centers.

Jessica Bragas, the Country Leader and Head of Channel and Commercial Sales, closed the summit by expressing gratitude to the participants and speakers for driving the event’s success.