DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DOCN), a leader in scalable cloud solutions for growing tech companies, has announced the opening of its new headquarters in Karachi, Pakistan, in collaboration with COLABS, the country’s fastest-growing flexible workspace provider. This move follows DigitalOcean’s acquisition of Cloudways, a local web hosting startup, in 2022.
Located in the heart of Karachi at COLABS Shahrah-e-Faisal, the new headquarters provides DigitalOcean with a fully-customizable workspace solution. COLABS has delivered tailored services that include managed enterprise solutions, personalized branding, and state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, designed to meet DigitalOcean’s advanced technological requirements and facilitate its seamless integration into Pakistan’s rapidly growing tech ecosystem.
Omar Shah, CEO & Co-Founder of COLABS, expressed excitement over the partnership, noting that the arrival of a globally established multinational like DigitalOcean at their Shahrah-e-Faisal office highlights the appeal of COLABS as a hub for international companies. He emphasized the collaboration’s potential to service Pakistan’s burgeoning tech sector.
Suhaib Zaheer, SVP at DigitalOcean, also highlighted the significance of the move, stating that DigitalOcean’s presence in Karachi will strengthen its support for startups, developers, and SMEs, helping drive innovation and growth in the region. The new office will also serve as a gateway to a thriving network of professionals and startups, fostering potential collaborations.
With COLABS’ scalable workspaces, DigitalOcean has the flexibility to continue its expansion and innovation within Pakistan’s dynamic tech landscape, further solidifying the company’s commitment to empowering businesses with reliable cloud infrastructure.
