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The Ultimate Guide to Platform-as-a-Service

A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).

What to know about Platform-as-a-Service

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.

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Recent Platform-as-a-Service News

Osome reveals new features & fintech deals to aid founders
Financial Management

Osome reveals new features & fintech deals to aid founders

Osome unveils AI-driven updates and fintech partnerships with Airwallex and Tenity to streamline business setup and finance for founders globally.

Wed, 4th Jun 2025

QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Private Equity

QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth

QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.

Mon, 21st Apr 2025

Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades
Digital Transformation

Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades

Alibaba Cloud has launched advanced AI models and tools aimed at international customers, enhancing its offerings in Singapore as part of a USD $53 billion investment.

Wed, 9th Apr 2025

AdZ Basket unveils AI-driven ad platform in Singapore
Digital Transformation

AdZ Basket unveils AI-driven ad platform in Singapore

AdZ Basket has launched its innovative AI-powered advertising platform, AdZ Basket OOH, in Singapore, merging Out-of-Home and digital ads for enhanced campaign effectiveness.

Thu, 6th Mar 2025

China's cloud infrastructure spend rises to USD $9.2 billion in Q3 2023
Channel ecosystem

China's cloud infrastructure spend rises to USD $9.2 billion in Q3 2023

China's cloud infrastructure spend soars to $9.2bn in Q3 2023, with Alibaba, Huawei, and Tencent leading the market.

Wed, 27th Dec 2023

Singtel launches Zoom's solutions for digital transformation
Communication

Singtel launches Zoom's solutions for digital transformation

These services will be available to enterprises with Singtel's Zoom Phone Connector, where phone calls can be enabled from fixed lines to Zoom Meetings.

Thu, 19th Jan 2023

8x8 supplies SMS API to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia
Application Programming Interface

8x8 supplies SMS API to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia

CCEP Indonesia has onboarded 8x8's SMS API to provide a mobile order and delivery management platform for its distributors and retailers.

Tue, 10th Aug 2021

Google opens Marketplace path for AI agents in Gemini
Digital Transformation

Google opens Marketplace path for AI agents in Gemini

Enterprises can now buy and register third-party AI agents through Google Cloud Marketplace for use inside Gemini Enterprise.

Today

AWS adds Claude Sonnet 5 as it trims older services
IT Department

AWS adds Claude Sonnet 5 as it trims older services

New cloud features and lifecycle cuts could reshape AWS customers' AI and operations plans as older services head towards maintenance or sunset.

Yesterday

DXC launches Private Cloud+ for regulated workloads
Disaster Recovery

DXC launches Private Cloud+ for regulated workloads

Enterprises and agencies handling sensitive data now have a sovereign hybrid option as DXC targets stricter compliance and AI-ready workloads.

Last week

Paysafe joins Primer to widen card payment options
Gaming

Paysafe joins Primer to widen card payment options

Merchants using Primer can now tap Paysafe's card processing in North America, Europe and Australasia, widening routing choice.

Last week

Google Cloud adds cross-region backups for more workloads
Disaster Recovery

Google Cloud adds cross-region backups for more workloads

Customers can now lower disaster-recovery costs while keeping backup copies outside the source region to meet outage and residency needs.

Last month

DigiCert launches trust checks for Google Cloud workloads
IT Department

DigiCert launches trust checks for Google Cloud workloads

Organisations running sensitive workloads on Google Cloud can now get independent verification that systems and data have not been altered.

Last month

Rackspace, AMD to deploy 30 MW AI cloud for enterprises
Semiconductors

Rackspace, AMD to deploy 30 MW AI cloud for enterprises

The phased rollout will give regulated enterprises dedicated AI compute capacity from late 2026, with healthcare among the target sectors.

Last month

Vercel unveils agent tools as deployments turn AI-led
Digital Transformation

Vercel unveils agent tools as deployments turn AI-led

More than half of Vercel deployments are now triggered by coding agents, as monthly AI token traffic has jumped tenfold.

Last month

OpenAI & Oracle to offer models on OCI Marketplace
Data Analytics

OpenAI & Oracle to offer models on OCI Marketplace

Oracle cloud users will be able to charge eligible OpenAI model and Codex usage to existing Universal Credits within weeks.

Last month

Supabase raises USD $500 million in Series F round
Storage

Supabase raises USD $500 million in Series F round

The fresh cash lifts Supabase's valuation to USD $10.5 billion as AI-driven demand for its database platform continues to surge.

Last month

Tencent Cloud launches three AI products for overseas
Data Analytics

Tencent Cloud launches three AI products for overseas

Overseas enterprises can now tap Tencent Cloud's new AI tools for office work, design and model access as it steps up its push beyond China.

Last month

HENNGE launches password manager with Passpack in Japan
Digital Transformation

HENNGE launches password manager with Passpack in Japan

It gives Japanese businesses a controlled way to manage accounts outside single sign-on, where staff often still store passwords informally.

Last month

Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands
Streaming

Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands

Smart home makers can now add cameras and doorbells more quickly as Ayla bundles cloud recording, billing and app support into one service.

Sat, 23rd May 2026

Job Moves