Megaport expands distributed compute footprint with Latitude.sh purchase
Megaport announced its acquisition of Latitude.sh, a global Compute-as-a-Service provider specializing in high-performance CPU and GPU infrastructure on demand.
The connection will be global, joining Megaport’s private network of fast connectivity with Latitude.sh’s compute resources, quick deployment and linking of workloads across more than 1,000 data centers in 26 countries.
This collaboration is designed to reach traditional compute markets and expand into AI infrastructure and inference markets.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to extend our compute platform, capable of deploying dedicated CPUs and GPUs on demand into the world’s largest Network-as-a-Service provider,” says Gui Soubihe, CEO of Latitude.sh. “The combination of Latitude.sh’s on-demand optimized compute with Megaport’s global private high-speed network will create a cutting-edge globally automated Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform.”
Latitude.sh is a compute platform to easily run scripts on with developer-friendly APIs, predictable pay-per-use billing and as little as five second dispatch times.
The integrated platform will enable companies to leverage distributed computing for seamless interconnection of the compute workplace with clouds, partners and customers worldwide.
Megaport is a hybrid and an AI-driven infrastructure service provider catering to all levels of an organization.
The deal is anticipated to be finalised by December 31, 2025, subject to standard approvals.
Megaport and Latitude.sh aim to develop a modern, globally automated infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS platform.
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AI infrastructure | AI/ML | CaaS | GPU | IaaS | Latitude.sh | Megaport | NaaS
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