{"id":13224,"date":"2025-06-10T14:39:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T12:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/?p=13224"},"modified":"2025-06-10T14:39:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T12:39:26","slug":"what-is-a-hyperscaler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-hyperscaler\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a hyperscaler?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>When you store your data in the public cloud, you\u2019re likely relying on hyperscalers. Tech giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Alibaba Cloud offer cloud solutions at massive scale. While these platforms come with plenty of advantages, it\u2019s important to be aware of the potential risks\u2014especially around privacy and data protection. In this article, we explain what hyperscalers are and what your business should keep in mind when using them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-0943ae9e     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Table of contents<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-are-hyperscalers\">What are hyperscalers?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#applications-on-a-global-scale\">Applications on a global scale<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-defines-a-hyperscaler\">What defines a hyperscaler?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#explained-what-does-a-hyperscaler-do\">Explained: What does a hyperscaler do?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-foundation-of-modern-cloud-computing\">The foundation of modern cloud computing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#hyperscalers-in-out-daily-lives\">Hyperscalers in out daily lives<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#meet-the-five-biggest-hyperscalers\">Meet the five biggest hyperscalers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-hyperscalers-work-a-clear-and-simple-explanation\">How hyperscalers work, a clear and simple explanation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#pros-and-cons-of-hyperscalers\">Pros and cons of hyperscalers<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#advantages\">Advantages<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#disadvantages\">Disadvantages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#hyperscaler-or-local-cloud-hosting\">Hyperscaler or local cloud hosting?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions-about-hyperscalers\">Frequently asked questions about hyperscalers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are hyperscalers?<\/h2>\n<p>Hyperscalers are technology companies that offer IT infrastructure and cloud services at an enormous scale. The term \"hyperscaler\" refers to their <strong>ability to rapidly scale resources up or down<\/strong>, depending on demand.<\/p>\n<p>Think of services like storage, computing power, databases, and networking\u2014entirely delivered over the internet.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-devplus-image-rounded-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/46801-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Hyperscalers help drive operational efficiency.\" class=\"wp-image-13229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/46801-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/46801-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/46801-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/46801-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/46801.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hyperscalers help drive operational efficiency.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Well-known examples include <strong>American cloud providers<\/strong> such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. In <strong>Asia<\/strong>, Tencent Cloud and Alibaba Cloud are major players. Their data centers are distributed across the globe, offering virtually unlimited capacity to businesses of all sizes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-c6bf72cc uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Also read<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/cloud-first-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Cloud First shapes the future of your company's IT<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications on a global scale<\/h3>\n<p>In an era where digital services are essential across nearly every industry, hyperscalers make up a significant part of our digital economy.<\/p>\n<p>They enable companies to run applications globally, process data in real time, and rapidly launch new digital products. With hyperscalers, businesses no longer need to manage their own physical servers, allowing them to work with greater <strong>flexibility, efficiency, and innovation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-devplus-image-rounded-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/large-computer-room-with-lot-computers-floor-1024x610.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a hyperscale data center\" class=\"wp-image-13230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/large-computer-room-with-lot-computers-floor-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/large-computer-room-with-lot-computers-floor-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/large-computer-room-with-lot-computers-floor-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/large-computer-room-with-lot-computers-floor-1536x915.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/large-computer-room-with-lot-computers-floor-2048x1220.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a hyperscale data center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>In addition, hyperscalers power emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, edge computing, machine learning, and big data analytics. While these giants are increasingly under scrutiny, their role in driving digital growth over the past few years has been undeniable.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What defines a hyperscaler?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-6f659b65 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-2ac8f15f uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Massive scale and capacity\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>Massive scale and capacity<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Hyperscalers operate dozens to hundreds of data centers worldwide.<\/li>\n<li>They can serve millions of users simultaneously and process petabytes of data.<\/li>\n<li>Their capacity is virtually unlimited and scales dynamically with demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-e4432be6 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-80cf3076 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"High level of automation and efficiency\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>High level of automation and efficiency<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Management, provisioning, and updates are largely automated through software-driven systems.<\/li>\n<li>Less human intervention means faster response times and a lower risk of errors.<\/li>\n<li>Automation enables rapid scaling and keeps costs under control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-9f7ce631 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-0c32c27a uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Use of distributed infrastructure\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>Use of distributed infrastructure<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Data and services are spread across multiple geographic locations (availability zones and regions).<\/li>\n<li>This increases reliability, reduces latency, and provides protection against outages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-f6cebfe7 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-0fb3cd1e uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Focus on energy efficiency and sustainability\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>Focus on energy efficiency and sustainability<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Hyperscalers invest heavily in renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.<\/li>\n<li>Their data centers are designed to minimize energy waste, using efficient cooling systems and smart power distribution\u2014just like many modern local data centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explained: What does a hyperscaler do?<\/h2>\n<p>The core focus of a hyperscaler is delivering cloud-based IT services. They do this through a global network of so-called 'hyperscale data centers'.<\/p>\n<p>Hyperscalers provide these services at a scale and level of flexibility far beyond what traditional IT providers can offer. <strong>A key advantage is that customers can easily scale up capacity whenever needed.<\/strong> This makes hyperscalers ideal for workloads with fluctuating or rapidly growing demand\u2014such as streaming platforms, e-commerce sites, or AI models.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/cloud-computing-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Hyperscalers are a vital part of today\u2019s cloud computing landscape.\" class=\"wp-image-13231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/cloud-computing-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/cloud-computing-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/cloud-computing-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/cloud-computing.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hyperscalers are a vital part of today\u2019s cloud computing landscape.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The foundation of modern cloud computing<\/h3>\n<p>Hyperscalers can be seen as the foundation of today\u2019s cloud computing landscape. They allow businesses to consume <strong>Infrastructure as a Service<\/strong> (IaaS) without having to invest in their own physical hardware.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to IaaS, hyperscalers also offer Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS). These services enable organizations to develop, test, and deploy applications faster and more efficiently.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-b3c2dced uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Also read<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/private-cloud-vs-public-cloud-vs-hybrid-cloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Cloud, Private Cloud, and Hybrid Cloud: What\u2019s the difference?<\/a>  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hyperscalers in out daily lives<\/h3>\n<p>Hyperscalers play a significant role in our digital lives. Here are a few concrete examples:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-99dbbdfd uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d23e5576 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Hosting websites and applications\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Hosting websites and applications<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks to their global infrastructure, software-defined networking, and high availability, hyperscalers enable fast, secure, and scalable hosting. Websites and apps remain stable\u2014even under heavy traffic or peak loads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-bf6dee7c uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-a62899ed uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Big data analytics and AI applications\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Big data analytics and AI applications<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Hyperscalers offer massive computing power and specialized tools for data processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This allows for complex real-time analytics without the need for local hardware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-777d91de uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-0d4cf8b6 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Streaming services\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Streaming services<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify run on hyperscale infrastructure to serve millions of users worldwide simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Hyperscalers provide fast load times, dynamic scalability, high availability, and smooth content delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-deec93bc uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-e353994a uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Gaming and cloud computing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Gaming and cloud computing<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Services like Google Stadia, NVIDIA GeForce Now, and Xbox Cloud Gaming rely on hyperscalers to stream graphically intensive games\u2014no expensive hardware required on the user side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/Depositphotos_744506558_XL-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hyperscalers can handle massive volumes of data in real time.\" class=\"wp-image-13232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/Depositphotos_744506558_XL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/Depositphotos_744506558_XL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/Depositphotos_744506558_XL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/Depositphotos_744506558_XL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/Depositphotos_744506558_XL-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hyperscalers can handle massive volumes of data in real time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the five biggest hyperscalers<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>: The market leader in cloud computing, known for its vast portfolio of services and global infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>: Tightly integrated with Microsoft software, Azure is a popular choice for businesses already using Windows, Office, and other Microsoft solutions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Google Cloud Platform (GCP)<\/strong>: Delivers powerful tools for data analytics, AI, and machine learning\u2014favored by tech-driven organizations and developers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meta (Facebook)<\/strong>: While not a public cloud provider in the traditional sense, Meta operates massive hyperscale infrastructure to support its social platforms like Facebook and Instagram.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alibaba Cloud<\/strong>: China\u2019s largest cloud provider and a major force in Asia, with rapidly growing reach in other parts of the world.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Other noteworthy hyperscalers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tencent Cloud: <\/strong>A leading Chinese provider with strengths in gaming, AI, and mobile services<\/li>\n<li><strong>IBM Cloud: <\/strong>Focused on hybrid cloud solutions for enterprise clients<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oracle Cloud: <\/strong>Especially strong in databases and enterprise applications<\/li>\n<li><strong>Huawei Cloud: <\/strong>Emerging across Asia and Africa, with a focus on AI and infrastructure services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How hyperscalers work, a clear and simple explanation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-997f850a uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c6137b07 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"The Principle of hyperscale computing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>The Principle of hyperscale computing<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Hyperscalers use thousands\u2014sometimes millions\u2014of servers to deliver compute power, storage, and networking capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Everything is built for large-scale operation and maximum efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>They rely on virtualization (virtual machines) and containerization to flexibly allocate resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-1cee30ac uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-904b5a8c uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Structure of a hyperscale data center\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong>Structure of a hyperscale data center<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Built with standardized, modular hardware components that are easy to add or replace.<\/li>\n<li>Data centers are distributed across geographic <em>availability zones<\/em> to ensure reliability and uptime.<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re also designed for energy efficiency, with optimized cooling, power usage, and network connectivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-de7bf88b uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-2ffc684c uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Scalability and automation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong><strong>Scalability and automation<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Hyperscalers can instantly scale capacity up or down\u2014no manual intervention required.<\/li>\n<li>Smart software and advanced orchestration platforms handle automatic monitoring, recovery, and updates.<\/li>\n<li>This flexibility makes hyperscalers ideal for sudden traffic spikes or global rollout of digital services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/choose-hyperscaler-1024x366.png\" alt=\"Always make an informed choice.\" class=\"wp-image-13233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/choose-hyperscaler-1024x366.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/choose-hyperscaler-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/choose-hyperscaler-768x274.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/choose-hyperscaler.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Always make an informed choice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of hyperscalers<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Hyperscalers offer clear benefits for companies aiming to grow digitally. Their biggest strength? <strong>Flexibility<\/strong>: you can scale IT capacity up or down based on your needs, without large upfront investments.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to their scale and automated infrastructure, their services are often competitively priced. However, <strong>major hyperscalers are also known for opaque pricing models, and costs can add up quickly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-2b176595 uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Tip<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/control-over-cloud-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Want more control over your cloud spending? Read more on our blog.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Hyperscalers deliver fast, reliable cloud solutions with high availability and performance\u2014making them the engine behind innovation and digital transformation for many organizations.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Concerns about the downsides of hyperscalers are increasing\u2014especially now that Donald Trump is back in power in the United States, <strong>reigniting geopolitical tensions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ongoing trade war with countries like China and the focus on national interests cast <strong>doubt on the stability and security of cloud services provided by U.S.-based companies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The role of local cloud providers<\/h4>\n<p>European businesses using AWS, Microsoft, or Google are increasingly questioning what happens if laws or international relations suddenly shift. U.S. legislation like the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CLOUD_Act\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cloud Act<\/a>reinforces this risk by potentially exposing European data to foreign authorities.<\/p>\n<p>This is why <strong>local cloud providers<\/strong> are gaining importance: they offer more <strong>transparency<\/strong> about where data is stored, who has access to it and which legislation (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-gdpr\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GDPR<\/a>) applies. They are less subject to foreign political pressure, which ensures <strong>greater legal certainty and control.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition, customers of local providers are often assured of better, faster and more personalised support in their own language. It is also not easy to obtain a tailor-made proposal from a hyperscaler.<\/p>\n<p>It is therefore not a bad idea to consider a hybrid approach (for example, storing part of your data <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/on-premise-vs-cloud-servers-the-advantages-and-disadvantages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on premise<\/a>) or to collaborate with local cloud providers such as Combell.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risk of <em>vendor lock-in<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Other disadvantages of hyperscalers also remain relevant: the concentration of power among a few tech giants <strong>limits freedom of choice<\/strong> and increases the risk of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vendor_lock-in\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">vendor lock-in<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Unforeseen costs for data traffic, for example, can quickly add to the bill. In addition, the ecological impact of hyperscale data centres remains a major concern, despite investments in green energy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-1766dc43 uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Also read<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/importance-local-cloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 reasons to choose a local cloud provider<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hyperscaler or local cloud hosting?<\/h2>\n<p>The rise of hyperscalers has <strong>fundamentally changed<\/strong> our digital world. Their strength lies in unprecedented scalability, global availability and technological innovation. They are virtually indispensable for many applications such as streaming or hosting on a global scale.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, it is important not to blindly trust hyperscalers. Especially in times of geopolitical unrest and increasing dependence on foreign players, there is a <strong>growing need for control, transparency and legal certainty.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Local cloud providers offer that little bit extra in this area: more insight into how your data is stored, more accessible support and services, and everything in accordance with European legislation.<\/p>\n<p>The choice between a hyperscaler and a local provider is therefore not purely technical, but also strategic. <strong>Whatever you choose, it is crucial that your cloud strategy fits your business, your data requirements and your long-term vision.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/cloud-server\">Discover Combell\u2019s local cloud solutions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about hyperscalers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-a1c5b4fb uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height uagb-faq-expand-first-true\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-hyperscaler\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"&lt;strong>&lt;strong>What is a hyperscale data center?&lt;\/strong>&lt;\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A hyperscale data center is an extremely large facility designed to deliver IT services at massive scale. 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This means systems are designed to grow automatically with demand, without requiring major changes or delays.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"&lt;strong>&lt;strong>Who are the five major hyperscalers?&lt;\/strong>&lt;\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Amazon Web Services (AWS)&lt;br>Microsoft Azure&lt;br>Google Cloud Platform (GCP)&lt;br>Meta (Facebook)&lt;br>Alibaba Cloud\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-fca66f6f\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>What is a hyperscale data center?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">A hyperscale data center is an extremely large facility designed to deliver IT services at massive scale. It contains thousands of standardized servers and networking components, all managed and optimized through automation. These data centers are built for maximum scalability, efficiency, and reliability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-899ee2a4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>What is a hyperscaler?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">A hyperscaler is a technology company that provides cloud infrastructure and services on a global scale. Leading hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform deliver computing power, storage, and networking capabilities through their own vast data center networks. Thanks to this infrastructure, businesses can launch digital applications much faster\u2014significantly reducing time to market. That makes hyperscalers especially appealing for organizations looking to respond quickly to changing market demands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-73bf6781\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>How do hyperscalers work?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">Hyperscalers use highly automated systems to manage their data centers. Despite increasing complexity, customers can easily spin resources up or down through self-service platforms, allowing them to scale quickly. With global infrastructure, hyperscalers ensure high performance and availability\u2014even during peak demand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-1919b4e4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>What does 'hyper scale' mean?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">\u2018Hyper scale\u2019 refers to the ability to rapidly and efficiently scale IT infrastructure, typically through distributed systems. This means systems are designed to grow automatically with demand, without requiring major changes or delays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-0aa0af1e\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>Who are the five major hyperscalers?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">Amazon Web Services (AWS)<br \/>Microsoft Azure<br \/>Google Cloud Platform (GCP)<br \/>Meta (Facebook)<br \/>Alibaba Cloud<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you store your data in the public cloud, you\u2019re likely relying on hyperscalers. 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