Insider Spotlight
As the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) pushes for nationwide digitalization and responsible AI adoption, the latest tools aim to give local businesses secure, scalable, and productivity-driving capabilities to stay competitive in a fast-evolving digital economy.
Why it matters
Enterprises across sectors—from the P38-billion BPO industry employing 1.82 million Filipinos to the country’s vast SME base—face mounting pressure to modernize while safeguarding data and staying compliant with local regulations, Microsoft said in a press release.
Agent 365 emerges as AI control center
Managing multiple AI systems is becoming increasingly complex for Philippine conglomerates, BPOs, and financial institutions.
Microsoft’s Agent 365 offers a unified command center to orchestrate AI workflows with built-in governance, helping companies ensure responsible deployment while accelerating innovation.
The tool addresses operational challenges faced by high-volume, high-compliance industries at the core of the country’s digital economy.
Security takes center stage
With AI usage expanding rapidly, security has become a non-negotiable pillar for enterprises. Microsoft is embedding zero-trust principles into every layer of its AI ecosystem, equipping Philippine organizations to comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and sector-specific regulations.
By mitigating emerging AI threats, this security-first design helps companies innovate confidently at scale.
SMEs gain AI-driven agility
SMEs comprise 99.5 percent of all Philippine businesses, and agility is essential for their survival. Microsoft’s agentic business applications help them shift from systems of record to systems of action, delivering real-time insights and automated workflows.
This capability becomes even more critical as the Philippine AI market is projected to reach $1.02 billion in 2025.
Copilot and AI agents power the modern workforce
Hybrid work continues to reshape organizational needs. Copilot paired with AI agents forms a productivity ecosystem capable of automating repetitive tasks and supporting data-driven decision-making.
The tools align with sentiment from local leaders, with 74 percent of Filipino executives believing AI can enhance workplace efficiency.
Edge for Business redefines cybersecurity
Microsoft’s secure enterprise AI browser transforms the browser into a frontline security perimeter.
With embedded protection and productivity features, Edge for Business reduces security costs while enabling safer, more efficient work—particularly valuable for SMEs and BPOs leading AI adoption.
“Philippine businesses are ready to embrace the next wave of intelligent technology. These innovations from Microsoft Ignite 2025 will help organizations harness AI responsibly while ensuring security and compliance,” a Microsoft spokesperson said. — Ramon C. Nocon | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
