Indian artificial intelligence firm Gnani.ai, Japanese telecommunications infrastructure provider IPS Pro, and Philippine communications company InfiniVAN announced a partnership aimed at improving low-latency AI services in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia.
The collaboration, unveiled on March 2, seeks to address infrastructure gaps that continue to slow the adoption of AI technologies by enterprises.
According to InfiniVAN president Shigeki Nakahara, the initiative combines AI technology with telecommunications infrastructure to support applications such as voice-based automation and real-time conversational systems.
“AI stands as one of the most powerful tools of our generation, yet fragmented network infrastructures remain the biggest bottleneck in its adoption,” Nakahara said.
The three companies plan to deploy additional domestic fiber capacity and expand international subsea cable connectivity to support the delivery of AI services that require reliable, low-latency networks.
Part of the project involves establishing cable landing stations in Baler and taking over an existing facility in San Fernando. These facilities are expected to support expanded connectivity and strengthen the network backbone.
Under the partnership structure, Gnani.ai will provide AI technology platforms, IPS Pro will contribute telecommunications infrastructure and operational expertise, and InfiniVAN will supply network connectivity through its domestic fiber and submarine cable systems.
InfiniVAN said its network currently spans Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with multiple terrestrial and subsea routes designed to maintain connectivity during outages.
The companies said the partnership is intended to support enterprise sectors such as banking, aviation, and logistics, where AI-driven services depend on stable and high-capacity networks. They also expect the initiative to contribute to broader digital transformation efforts in the Philippines and the Asean region.
