Ascendion Expands AI-Driven Software Engineering Presence in Philippines, Aims to Create 6,000 Jobs
Mumbai: Ascendion, a global leader in AI-driven software engineering, is expanding its presence in the Philippines with the integration of Collabera Digital under the Ascendion brand.
The move aims to create at least 6,000 new jobs in the Philippines over the next three years, with an estimated economic impact of at least $500 million. The company will focus on AI-driven software engineering, with every Ascendion software engineer in the Philippines receiving AI deployment certification.
“We are redefining how we serve clients and empower local talent with global capabilities,” said Karthik Krishnamurthy, CEO of Ascendion. “We are creating a stronger, more agile organization that will deliver transformative growth for the Philippines.”
Ascendion will make the Philippines a major delivery hub for AI-enhanced software development, combining human expertise with AI to improve productivity, efficiency, and innovation.
Key initiatives include:
- AI-enabled engineering teams
- 100% AI certification for software engineers
- AI Studio Manila, a facility dedicated to collaborative AI development and innovation
The company aims to deliver AI-driven results for global clients, with recent success stories including a logistics leader, a payment solutions provider, and a healthcare innovator.
Ascendion will also bring two AI-driven platforms to the Philippines: Ascendion AVA+, an AI-first software engineering accelerator, and MeTAL, a talent orchestration platform connecting Filipino professionals to high-impact projects across global enterprises.
