DigitalOcean Opens New Headquarters in Pakistan at COLABS
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DOCN), the simplest scalable cloud for growing tech companies, announces its new headquarters with COLABS, Pakistan’s fastest-growing flexible workspace, at COLABS Shahrah-e-Faisal in Karachi.
DigitalOcean, which acquired local web hosting startup Cloudways in 2022, made the move to open their Karachi-based headquarters in Pakistan, supported by COLABS’ bespoke enterprise solution, including a range of fully-customizable services. From 360° Managed Enterprise Solutions featuring tailored workspaces with custom office layouts, to personalized branding and state-of-the-art tech infrastructure optimized for DigitalOcean’s advanced technological requirements, COLABS delivered an end-to-end solution that ensures DigitalOcean’s seamless integration into Pakistan’s growing tech ecosystem.
DigitalOcean’s latest office, being strategically positioned in central Karachi, provides an accessible gateway to a thriving ecosystem of startups and professionals, fostering networking opportunities and potential collaborations.
Omar Shah, CEO & Co-Founder of COLABS, said, “The arrival of a globally established multinational like DigitalOcean at our Shahrah-e-Faisal office underscores the strength and appeal of COLABS as a hub for international companies.” He added, “We are thrilled by the opportunities this collaboration brings and its potential to further service the needs of Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.”
“We are excited to establish our presence at COLABS’ Shahrah-e-Faisal location as part of our continued investment in Pakistan. This reflects our dedication to empowering startups, developers, and SMEs with reliable cloud infrastructure and tailored support, driving innovation and growth within the region,” comments Suhaib Zaheer, SVP at DigitalOcean.
COLABS’ scalable workspaces provide the flexibility required to support DigitalOcean’s growth and innovation in Pakistan’s tech landscape.
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2025/03/10/digitalocean-opens-new-headquarters-in-pakistan-at-colabs-karachi/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
