MIDC’s Director of Operations and Maintenance, Mr. Paul Jacob (Left), and Globe Telecoms’ Senior Director of Infrastructure Maintenance Fortification, Mr. Alex Samson (Right) in MIDC’s Central Network Operations Centre for an overview of MIDC’s Remote Monitoring System (RMS)
MIESCOR Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC) is pleased to announce that it is fully prepared to assume the operations of the 1,020 towers recently handed over by Globe Telecoms. This significant milestone marks another step forward in MIDC’s sale and leaseback deal with Globe, which includes 2,180 towers.
Since the inception of this partnership, MIDC placed paramount importance on securing the sites. Immediately after the deal’s closure, the company swiftly implemented robust security measures, including Sera 4 Bluetooth locks and a stringent site access protocol. Additionally, MIDC bolstered site security by deploying roving guards in critical areas, ensuring the safeguarding of these valuable assets.
To maintain the highest standards, MIDC has also made substantial progress in conducting comprehensive site audits to verify the condition of the transferred towers. Through close collaboration with Globe, MIDC has effectively addressed critical variances in both technical and commercial aspects, ensuring a seamless transition process. The transfer of grid ownership of these towers from Globe to MIDC is also progressing steadily, thanks to the ease of collaboration within the One Meralco group.
Concurrently, MIDC is actively engaged in rolling out Remote Monitoring Systems (RMS) across its tower portfolio. “This advanced system enables us to monitor the status of our sites in real-time and conduct proactive analysis of power and tower performance. By employing RMS, we reaffirm our commitment to Globe, guaranteeing uninterrupted tower operations and the provision of reliable services” said Mr. Paul Jacob, MIDC’s Director of Operations and Maintenance.
MIDC attributes the success of this transition to the remarkable collaboration with Globe and its dedicated team, which has been instrumental in ensuring smooth and efficient handover-takeover activities. This mutual commitment to delivering excellence will drive the success of this transition, until the very last tower has been integrated into MIDC’s operational framework.