zCloud

zCloud is a cloud computing platform that provides scalable computing resources and services to developers, startups, and enterprises. It offers on-demand infrastructure and platform services, including virtual machines, object storage, managed databases, container orchestration, and serverless computing, accessible via a web console and a RESTful API. The service emphasizes interoperability, tooling compatibility, and flexible pricing, such as pay-as-you-go and reserved capacity options.

zCloud operates a global network of regions and availability zones to enable low-latency deployment and support hybrid and multi-cloud strategies. Core components include a control plane for resource management, a distributed storage layer with redundancy, a Kubernetes-based container service, and a serverless environment for event-driven workloads. The platform provides tools for monitoring, logging, and security governance, as well as APIs and infrastructure-as-code integrations with common tools.

Security and compliance are central to zCloud, featuring encryption at rest and in transit, identity and access management, multi-factor authentication, key management, and compliance programs aligned with standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2. Data residency options and network segmentation are supported to meet organizational requirements.

History and adoption: since its inception, zCloud has expanded to multiple regions and introduced services such as managed databases, AI and ML tooling, and edge computing capabilities. It positions itself as a cost-conscious alternative with strong regional coverage and a focus on ease of management for mid-sized deployments, while enterprise customers seek robust support and interoperability.

See also Cloud computing, Cloud storage, Edge computing.