Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) has won the Excellence in Digital Brand Communication Philippines distinction at the World Business Outlook Awards 2026. The award highlights the company's impactful executive podcast series, Where the Digital World Converges: Conversations on Cloud, produced in collaboration with BusinessWorld.

The award honors the company's commitment to engaging enterprise leaders and technology decision-makers. The series features high-level discussions on cloud adoption, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Designed specifically for enterprise and public sector audiences, it brings together industry experts, government representatives, and business leaders. Together, they explore rapid developments in digital transformation, cloud migration, and artificial intelligence.

Crucial to this transformation is the Converge Sovereign Cloud. This platform is hosted within the company's latest multi-billion peso data center investments. These high-capacity, AI-ready, and Tier III-certified facilities are located in Angeles City and Caloocan City. They are purposely equipped to guarantee true data sovereignty and security for Philippine-based enterprises.

Episode 1: Host Beatrix Maries Cruz of BusinessWorld, National Privacy Commission Deputy Privacy Commissioner Atty Jose Amelito Belarmino II, MSC and Converge Studios CEO James Mendoza

Catch the pilot episode of Converge x BusinessWorld: Why the Philippines Needs an In-Country Cloud Now.

"We are grateful to the World Business Outlook for this recognition," said Grace Jarin-Castillo, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Business Sales and Marketing at Converge Global Business Group. "Through Where the Digital World Converges, we sought to create a collaborative platform. It allows industry leaders, technology experts, and government representatives to share actionable perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the country's digital future."

The podcast addresses critical digital themes including network resilience, data governance, and enterprise modernization. At the same time, it highlights practical technology applications across vital sectors such as education, governance, and highly regulated industries.

Lery Briones, Vice President and Head of Global Marketing at Converge Global Business Group, emphasized that the initiative helps organizations evaluate their long-term digital strategies.

"We believe meaningful conversations and strategic knowledge-sharing are essential to helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape," Briones noted. "This recognition affirms the importance of providing accessible, high-value insights for modern business and technology leaders."

Episode 2: Host Beatrix Maries Cruz of BusinessWorld, DICT Asst Secretary for Special Concerns Atty Christian Guingcangco, and Converge VP & Head of Data Center Infrastructure Noriel Ong.

Watch the second episode focused on: Digital Infrastructure as Backbone of Digital Economy.

The World Business Outlook Awards recognize organizations globally for benchmark achievements in business innovation, leadership, and corporate communications.

Beatriz Marie Cruz from BusinessWorld, Asian Institute of Management Adjunct professor and former DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy, and Converge SVP & Head of Corporate Information Security Office Andrew Malijan

Where the Digital World Converges: Watch the Episode 3 Defending the Digital Republic: Public-Private Strategies for Cyber Resilience in the Philippines

Converge wins 'Excellence in Digital Brand Communication' at World Business Outlook Awards 2026

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