Megaport to Acquire Latitude.sh, Creating a Global Compute and Network-as-a-Service Platform for High-Performance and AI Workloads
Megaport Limited the world’s leading Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, today announced a strategic agreement to acquire Latitude.sh, a prominent global Compute-as-a-Service (CaaS) provider specializing in high-performance CPU and GPU infrastructure delivered on demand. This acquisition will combine Megaport’s extensive private high-speed connectivity network with Latitude.sh’s flexible compute platform, establishing an integrated global infrastructure platform capable of supporting enterprises, cloud providers, and AI workloads across more than 1,000 data centers in 26 countries.
The merger of these complementary technologies will enable organizations to rapidly deploy compute resources while seamlessly connecting them across data centers, cloud providers, and enterprise networks. By converging network and compute capabilities under a single platform, Megaport and Latitude.sh aim to streamline the deployment of critical workloads, particularly in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and real-time data analytics.
Expanding Beyond Networking into Compute
“Megaport has long been trusted by the world’s largest enterprises to move workloads seamlessly between data centers and the cloud,” said Michael Reid, CEO of Megaport. “By bringing Latitude.sh into the fold, we’re extending that promise beyond the network, and into high-performance, optimized compute, complementing public cloud providers. Together, we will not only serve the massive traditional compute market but also open the door to the explosive AI infrastructure space and the hyper-growth market of inference.”
The acquisition enables Megaport to offer a holistic infrastructure solution, providing both the network connectivity and compute resources enterprises need to deploy workloads globally with unprecedented speed, flexibility, and reliability. By integrating a high-performance compute layer, Megaport can now provide a full-stack solution spanning networking, compute, and infrastructure automation, positioning the company as a leading enabler of hybrid cloud and AI-driven workflows.
Latitude.sh: High-Performance Compute on Demand
Latitude.sh is renowned for its on-demand compute services, providing dedicated CPU and GPU instances to customers across multiple industries, including enterprise software, blockchain, gaming, adtech, and media streaming. Operating in 20 key markets across 10 countries, Latitude.sh combines simplicity, speed, and scalability, offering developer-friendly APIs, predictable billing models, and the ability to deploy compute workloads in as little as five seconds.
The platform’s advanced infrastructure comprises more than 7,700 servers, including dedicated NVIDIA AI clusters capable of supporting training, fine-tuning, and inference workloads for startups, large enterprises, and service providers alike. With a customer base exceeding 1,150 organizations, Latitude.sh has demonstrated the ability to scale rapidly and reliably, meeting the diverse compute needs of modern applications.
Gui Soubihe, CEO of Latitude.sh, commented: “This is a tremendous opportunity to extend our compute platform into the world’s largest Network-as-a-Service provider. 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 capable of supporting the most demanding workloads across the cloud and at the edge.”
Driving AI and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure
One of the most compelling aspects of this acquisition is its ability to address the growing demand for AI infrastructure. As enterprises increasingly adopt machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI applications, the need for high-performance, low-latency compute that can be rapidly deployed and connected to other systems is critical.
By integrating Latitude.sh’s GPU-enabled compute clusters with Megaport’s private high-speed network fabric, enterprises will be able to:
- Deploy AI and high-performance workloads instantly across global data centers.
- Interconnect compute resources with clouds, partners, and enterprise networks seamlessly.
- Reduce latency and increase throughput, critical for AI inference and real-time analytics.
- Scale compute dynamically to meet fluctuating demand, without the delays or inefficiencies of traditional provisioning.
This combination positions Megaport as a central enabler of hybrid cloud architectures, where workloads can be distributed across on-premises, edge, and cloud environments with flexible compute and network resources managed under a unified platform.
Market Opportunities and Strategic Rationale
The acquisition of Latitude.sh aligns with several key market trends and strategic objectives:
- Explosive Growth in AI and Inference Workloads: The global AI market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with enterprises seeking high-performance, scalable infrastructure to support training and inference workloads. Megaport’s integrated platform will provide the compute and network capabilities necessary to address this demand.
- Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Adoption: Organizations are increasingly adopting hybrid cloud architectures, which require seamless connectivity and access to scalable compute resources. The Megaport-Latitude.sh platform offers both high-speed network interconnectivity and on-demand compute, making hybrid deployments simpler and more efficient.
- Edge Computing Expansion: With the proliferation of edge devices and distributed applications, there is a growing need for compute at the edge. Latitude.sh’s global infrastructure combined with Megaport’s network enables low-latency, high-performance deployments closer to end-users and devices.
- Enterprise Digital Transformation: Businesses across industries are modernizing their IT infrastructure to meet dynamic workloads and high-performance demands. The combined platform allows enterprises to deploy compute resources quickly, scale elastically, and connect globally without compromising on reliability or efficiency.
Seamless Integration of Network and Compute
The combination of Megaport’s global high-speed network and Latitude.sh’s compute infrastructure creates a fully integrated platform, allowing enterprises to:
- Spin up compute instantly anywhere in the world.
- Connect workloads across clouds, data centers, and enterprise networks with secure and low-latency paths.
- Simplify management and orchestration using developer-friendly APIs and automation tools.
- Ensure predictable performance and costs, critical for enterprise budgeting and planning.
By converging network and compute, Megaport is creating a new class of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) that enables organizations to focus on application deployment and innovation rather than infrastructure management.
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