In a landmark move for Pakistan’s digital transformation, Zong has officially launched its next-generation cloud services platform – Z SAIS Cloud – marking the country’s first fully business-ready native cloud. The launch event took place in Lahore, attracting key figures from the business community, tech industry experts, and leading media outlets, all witnessing Zong’s vision of a truly digital Pakistan unfold.
Z SAIS Cloud stands out as a locally hosted, AI-powered cloud platform designed for businesses of all sizes. Built with enterprise-grade performance, security, and simplified deployment in mind, the platform offers over 40 solutions across more than 7 domains. These include advanced services such as Kubernetes, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, WAF, Backup Solutions, and more – all activatable in just hours through a unified one-window console.
What sets Z SAIS Cloud apart from global hyperscalers is its multi-currency pricing model, supporting PKR, USD, and RMB. This flexibility, combined with ultra-low latency and localized hosting in Tier-3 data centers in Islamabad and Lahore, makes Z SAIS Cloud an ideal fit for enterprises in Pakistan seeking secure, scalable, and reliable cloud services.
The launch event featured glowing testimonials from early adopters and on-stage signing of six strategic partnerships, signaling strong market confidence in the platform’s capabilities. Interactive sessions and digital transformation challenges added a fun and engaging element to the event, showcasing the cloud’s ease of use and real-world impact.
According to Mr. Farooq Raza Khan, Head of Business Solutions at Zong, “Pakistan is entering a cloud revolution. With Z SAIS Cloud, we’re empowering businesses to embrace digital innovation and build future-ready infrastructure. This platform positions cloud computing as the backbone of Pakistan’s digital economy.”
Looking ahead, Zong plans to expand the Z SAIS Cloud ecosystem with GPU-based virtual machines, Database-as-a-Service, Big Data tools, and deeper AI integrations, setting the stage for Z SAIS Cloud to become the most advanced cloud infrastructure in Pakistan.
With Z SAIS Cloud, Zong has not just launched a service – it’s opened a new chapter in Pakistan’s digital journey.
