Mr. Jimmy Go, President and CEO of VST ECS Phils., Inc., set the tone for the CXO Tech Summit 2025 with a message that reached far beyond the typical crowd of industry executives. While the event is a key fixture for IT decision-makers, Go made it clear from the outset that the conversation is no longer reserved for technology insiders alone — digital transformation now touches everyone.
Go’s speech acknowledged the fast-moving pace of change, stressing, “But that future has arrived—and it’s moving faster than anyone anticipated. With the accelerating pace of technology, digital transformation is unfolding in ways we’ve never seen before. What once took years now happens in months—or even weeks. The velocity of change is staggering.” This is not just headline material for B2B; it’s something everyone feels as digital services shift and evolve rapidly.
The heart of his opening remarks centered on Artificial Intelligence as a practical force. “We are now entering the era of Agentic AI—autonomous systems capable of making decisions, executing strategies, and collaborating like digital teammates. This is the dawn of the Augmented Enterprise—a strategic integration of technology designed to amplify human capabilities.” For regular app users and tech buyers, this spells not just possibilities, but immediate changes in the way products and services work.
Yet Go was honest about the challenges underlying these innovations. He drove home a key point: “Yet for all its promise, AI is only as powerful as the data it consumes. It is driven by one relentless force—AI’s insatiable appetite for data. It feeds on information. Without high-quality, relevant, and timely data, even the most advanced AI systems are ineffective.”
He then posed fresh questions: “Are we collecting the right data? Are our data sources diverse enough to reflect the complexity of our business? Is our data infrastructure scalable and secure? Are we eliminating silos that prevent data from flowing across departments?” These concerns are just as relevant to small businesses and individual consumers as they are to big enterprises.
Go’s speech offered optimism for Southeast Asia and the Philippines. “Our region is perfectly positioned to lead it. Consider our unique advantages—a youthful and digitally savvy population, advancing digital infrastructure, unmatched business agility, and enthusiastic consumer excitement.” His words echoed the idea that regular people, not just corporate leaders, shape and benefit from technology trends.
He also called out responsibilities and the evolving relationship between people and technology: “We must upskill our workforce to be AI-literate and cultivate new talent focused on skills AI cannot replicate—critical thinking, creativity, and strategic leadership. The goal is no longer man versus machine, but man with machine.”
VST ECS: Looking Ahead
For Go and VST ECS, the summit isn’t just about announcing new tech. It’s a rallying point for everyone. “At VST ECS, we see ourselves as your compass. Our role is to connect you with the world’s most advanced technologies and the expertise to integrate them seamlessly into your strategy.” Whether you’re a tech professional or a curious consumer, Go’s speech made it clear—the “next frontier” belongs to all of us.
The days ahead promise discussion, learning, and collaboration, building the future of enterprise, and shaping the tools and opportunities that touch our lives, in practical, everyday ways.
The VST ECS CXO Tech Summit is on its eighth year and continues to serve as an important channel to showcase solutions that allow businesses to stay resilient and competitive in an ever-evolving tech landscape.
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Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
