PLDT teams up with Intel for IT networking solution

MANILA, Philippines, October 17, 2007 – The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. has teamed up with Intel to offer businesses with a hassle-free, turn-key and cost-effective IT networking solution that can help increase profitability and competitiveness.

Called SNAP, or Simplified Networks on Auto Pilot, PLDT’s newest offering allows clients to have the latest PCs with helpdesk support, LAN and server solutions and broadband connectivity all for a fixed monthly fee.

It is ideal for companies in need of either a whole new IT network infrastructure or wishing to augment their current set-up.

Under the arrangement, Intel will power SNAP’s managed PCs and servers using the latest Intel processors and hardware components, thus ensuring best-of-breed IT solutions.

PLDT Corporate Business Group Head Eric R. Alberto said PLDT is honored to partner with Intel to help make SNAP a more formidable IT networking solution.

“SNAP helps local companies embrace IT in their respective businesses by addressing the common barriers to entry—financial, technical and human resource constraints. With SNAP they get the latest IT tools, technical support and broadband connectivity on a flat monthly fee arrangement. Now all forward-looking businesses can have the IT they need to be truly competitive.”

PLDT Corporate Business Solutions Head Nerissa S. Ramos added that SNAP effectively cuts through the complexity of setting up an IT network.

“We bring SNAP to our valued customers so that they can delegate all their IT worries to us, and allow themselves to focus more on what they do best…managing their core business,” said Ramos.

With PLDT’s robust and reliable nationwide telecommunications network and Intel’s cutting edge hardware and microprocessors, the two companies hope to help more businesses achieve efficiency and profitability.