The Ultimate Guide to Platform-as-a-Service

2026 · Asian Edition

Also known as PaaS.

Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) represents a critical layer in cloud computing that enables developers and organizations to build, deploy, and manage applications without the complexity of maintaining infrastructure. It sits alongside other cloud service models such as Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), offering integrated environments that accelerate digital transformation and application innovation.

Exploring recent stories tagged with Platform-as-a-Service reveals a vibrant ecosystem marked by rapid growth, diverse vendor advancements, and strategic partnerships. From new PaaS solutions focusing on AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and low-code/no-code development, to expansions in analytics, security, and data management platforms, the landscape is shaped by emerging technologies and evolving business demands.

Readers interested in Platform-as-a-Service will gain insights into how organizations leverage PaaS to enhance agility, optimize operations, and scale innovation. The stories also highlight challenges like security, integration complexities, and market competition, providing a comprehensive view of PaaS’s role in shaping the future of cloud computing and enterprise digital strategies.

Asian Platform-as-a-Service news
Analyst Insights
NiCE named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CCaaS
Gartner · PaaS · UC
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Expert columns
Why unified data security is crucial in today's cloud era
By Bob Gilbert of Netskope
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Recent news
QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
About Smart Cities
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Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades
About Software-as-a-Service
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
AdZ Basket unveils AI-driven ad platform in Singapore
About Apps
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
China's cloud infrastructure spend rises to USD $9.2 billion in Q3 2023
About Software-as-a-Service
Wed, 27th Dec 2023
Singtel launches Zoom's solutions for digital transformation
About Unified Communications
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
8x8 supplies SMS API to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia
About Cloud Services
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates
About Software-as-a-Service
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OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up
About Hyperscale
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Cloudflare expands Agent Cloud for AI software agents
About Digital Transformation
This month
Anthropic launches Claude Managed Agents in public beta
About Software-as-a-Service
This month
Nutanix expands Kubernetes & AI push for neoclouds
About Virtualisation
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SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops
About Software-as-a-Service
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Redgate unveils SaaS edition of its database monitor
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Hitachi iQ upgrade targets on-prem agentic AI at scale
About Storage
Last month
Hitachi Vantara tops APeJ high-end storage rankings
About Storage
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Telgea raises USD $5m to expand global mobile platform
About Unified Communications
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
BPC named tech leader in 2025 SPARK Matrix ranking
About Productivity
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
AvePoint boosts AI agent governance & cloud backups
About Storage
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
ServiceNow deepens Claude AI integration across work
About Insurance
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Twilio, AEG sign fan engagement & data partnership
About Software-as-a-Service
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Job moves
QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Move at Quikbot
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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