How DataHub Nepal Launched a Public Cloud Platform with StackOrbit
DataHub Nepal deployed Apache CloudStack with StackOrbit CMP to launch Nepal's modern self-service public cloud platform delivering elastic compute, storage, and disaster recovery services.
Customer Overview
DataHub Nepal is the country's first private carrier-neutral data center provider, delivering enterprise colocation and cloud infrastructure services.
With facilities in Kathmandu and Butwal, DataHub provides high-availability infrastructure and cloud services including public cloud, private cloud and VPC platforms for enterprises and developers across Nepal.
Business Objective
DataHub aimed to build a self-service public cloud platform similar to DigitalOcean using their own data center infrastructure in Nepal.
The platform would offer elastic cloud compute, storage-as-a-service, remote backup and disaster recovery capabilities for enterprises, developers and startups across the Nepal region.
The Challenge
Infrastructure Challenge
Needed a flexible cloud management platform capable of monetizing existing racks and hardware resources.
Operational Challenge
Limited development resources made building a custom cloud CMP internally difficult.
Business Challenge
Proprietary HCI platforms created high licensing costs and vendor lock-in which limited profitability.
StackOrbit Solution
StackBill
Cloud billing platform enabling usage-based monetization for compute, storage and cloud services.
StackBill Reseller
White-label B2B cloud platform allowing partners to launch their own cloud services.
StackWatch
Infrastructure monitoring platform for VM and cloud infrastructure visibility.
Cloud Marketplace
One-click deployment of operating systems and applications.
StackOps
24/7 managed operations for Apache CloudStack infrastructure.
Public Cloud Platform
Self-service provisioning platform similar to DigitalOcean for Nepal market.
Infrastructure Architecture
Regions
1
Zones
2
Hypervisors
XCP-NG / VMware
Storage
Enterprise + Local
Deployment Time
2 Weeks
Services
Compute / Storage / Backup
Results & Business Impact
| Before StackOrbit | After StackOrbit |
|---|---|
| Vendor-locked HCI infrastructure | Open cloud platform powered by Apache CloudStack |
| Manual VM provisioning | Self-service public cloud portal for instant deployments |
| High infrastructure licensing costs | Lower operational costs using open-source infrastructure |
| Limited cloud service offerings | Elastic compute, storage-as-a-service, backup and DR |
| Slow service expansion | Rapid cloud service deployment and regional scalability |
| Vendor dependent operations | Independent operations with StackOps 24/7 support |
"StackOrbit is the right fit for our hosting and cloud provider services. With the StackOrbit platform and support team, we were able to focus on growing our cloud business."
Deepak Adhikari
CTO, DataHub Nepal
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