Philippine Ecozones Need Right Blend of Infra, Perks for Data Center Boom
Philippine economic zones need the right mix of infrastructure, incentives, and investment support to attract data center expansion, according to the World Trade Center Association (WTCA). An expanded portfolio of IT parks and the lifting of a moratorium on IT center applications could boost potential.
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