# Globe Business forged a landmark alliance with Confluent to set a new standard for digital agility and innovation in the Philippines.

*business · news · 2026-02-16 · manilastandard.net*

## Key points

- Globe Business will deliver Confluent’s unified Apache Kafka and Flink as a turnkey managed service.
- Enterprises using Globe's managed data streaming can lower Kafka total cost of ownership by up to 40%.
- This alliance enables secure, real-time data streaming on Globe’s local Virtual Private Cloud, ideal for regulated sectors.
- The platform aims to operationalize real-time intelligence at scale for AI-driven customer experiences in the Philippines.
- Integration with Globe Premium Cloud Connect allows seamless data strategy across private and public clouds.

**Companies:** Confluent, Globe Business
**Countries:** Philippines

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