The Ultimate Guide to Public Cloud

2026 · Asian Edition

Public Cloud refers to cloud computing services offered over the public internet, providing organisations and individuals with scalable and flexible access to computing resources such as servers, storage, and applications without the need for on-premises infrastructure.

This topic encompasses a wide range of developments, including advances in infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings from major providers. Recent stories highlight how companies leverage public cloud to enhance data management, security, and artificial intelligence capabilities, as well as address challenges related to hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Readers can explore insights on cloud adoption trends, innovations such as AI integration, collaborations between cloud providers and industry leaders, and the evolving security landscape. Whether you are considering public cloud for business transformation or interested in the latest technological advancements, exploring stories under this tag provides valuable knowledge about the future of cloud computing.

Asian Public Cloud news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · Public Cloud · Firewalls
Last week
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Public Cloud · Virtualisation
This month
CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage
Gartner · Public Cloud · Storage
Last month
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
IDC · Public Cloud · Network Infrastructure
Last month
Temenos gains Microsoft AI Cloud core banking status
CCS Insight · Public Cloud · SaaS
Last month
Expert columns
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
By Vincent Hwang of Fortinet
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Rethinking cloud choices in the age of AI
By Pieter Kraan of Leaseweb Singapore, Hong Kong & Australia
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten
By David Land of Gigamon
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Recalibrating hybrid cloud security in the age of AI: The need for deep observability
By David Land of Gigamon
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Right work, right place: cloud rebalancing holds potential for every enterprise
By Chris Weber of HPE South Pacific
Wed, 28th May 2025
Why enterprises can't afford to ignore cloud optimisation in 2025
By Peter Chambers of AMD
Tue, 27th May 2025
Recent news
JPXI partners with Cloudera to advance AI on new data platform
About Cloud Services
Wed, 22nd May 2024
DE-CIX launches Jakarta internet exchange to boost SE Asia digital hub
About Cloud Services
Tue, 14th May 2024
Salesforce launches trusted AI solutions to boost adoption in ASEAN
About Cloud Services
Tue, 14th May 2024
Google Cloud & Gamuda expand collaboration for AI capabilities
About Cloud Services
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Google partners with BSSN to boost national cybersecurity
About Cloud Services
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Telkomsel partners with Google Cloud for gen AI integration
About Cloud Services
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Maxis announces enhanced collaboration with Google Cloud for GenAI expansion
About Cloud Services
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Thailand Data Centre Council appoints first Chairman
About Cloud Services
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Atlantic.Net opens Singapore data centre amidst cloud investment surge
About Cloud Services
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
China's cloud market services spending surges to $9.2bn
About Cloud Services
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Thai software vendor revenue grows 14.1% with AI as key driver
About Cloud Services
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Bank of Ayudhya partners with AWS to boost customer service and operations
About Storage
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Google Cloud and Klook initiative to boost customer engagement with AI
About Cloud Services
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
CSIT and Google Cloud partner to utilise AI for Singapore's security challenges
About Cloud Services
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Royal Thai Government & Google unite to amplify AI & digital growth in Thailand
About Cloud Services
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Boomi and APU collaborate for digital transformation in dairy sector
About Cloud Services
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
Google Cloud and Smart Communications collaborate to enhance Filipino digital services
About Cloud Services
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Google Cloud forms strategic partnerships with Vietnam's top game devs
About Cloud Services
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Exclusive: Radix discusses device management in Southeast Asia
About Bring Your Own Device
Tue, 6th Jun 2023
Arise by INFINITAS and Google Cloud partner to aid open innovation
About Cloud Services
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
Job moves
Salesforce appoints Iman Muhammad as leader, opens Jakarta office
Move at Salesforce
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Thailand Data Centre Council appoints first Chairman
Move at NVIDIA
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Google Cloud appoints Patrick Wee as Country Manager for Malaysia
Move at Google
Tue, 18th Apr 2023
VMware appoints Sarene Lee as Malaysia country manager
Move at Microsoft
Fri, 13th May 2022
Google Cloud taps former Microsoft exec as Singapore & Malaysia lead
Move at Microsoft
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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