Banglalink bCloud: Driving enterprise digital transformation

In today's digital-first economy, cloud computing has moved from being an option to becoming the foundation of modern enterprise. It has transformed how data is stored, accessed, and secured, enabling organisations to operate faster, scale smarter, and innovate more freely. At the core of this shift lies a simple truth: the world is producing and relying on more data than ever before.

The volume of data generated globally is growing at an unprecedented pace. In just a few years, the world is producing more data than it did in entire previous decades. The rise of e-commerce, connected devices, social platforms, and AI-powered tools is driving this growth, resulting in trillions of gigabytes being created daily. 

Research firm Gartner projects that worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services will reach approximately $723.4 billion in 2025, marking a 21.5% increase from the estimated $595.7 billion in 2024. 

This data explosion is reshaping how businesses operate and intensifying the demand for scalable, secure, and agile data infrastructure.

In response, platforms like bCloud, Banglalink's locally hosted, enterprise-grade cloud service, are emerging to offer robust infrastructure tailored to the unique needs of Bangladeshi businesses.

While enterprises in developed markets continue rapidly integrating cloud-based services, Bangladesh is making steady progress in building a vibrant cloud ecosystem. Despite a growing tech-savvy population and increasing internet penetration, cloud adoption in Bangladesh remains low. 

A World Bank study found that fewer than 7% of enterprises in Bangladesh used any form of cloud computing between 2019 and 2022. The country's 2024 score of 62 out of 100 on the ITU's ICT Development Index places it below the global average, underscoring the need for accelerated digital transformation.

For many local businesses, the path to cloud adoption is filled with obstacles. Setting up in-house infrastructure requires a high upfront investment, which is a challenge for startups or businesses with tight margins. 

Complications with foreign billing systems, lack of localised support, and concerns over data residency further discourage companies from relying on international providers. In this context, local solutions designed to address these challenges are both timely and essential.

What distinguishes bCloud is its understanding of local realities. Hosted in Tier-3 standard data centres within Bangladesh, it delivers the highest Uptime, Backup, high availability, low latency, and compliance with national data regulations. For sectors like banking, healthcare, and telecom, where sensitive data and 24/7 service availability are critical, local hosting offers both peace of mind and legal clarity.

Additionally, its flexible, pay-as-you-go pricing model, with billing in Bangladeshi Taka, eliminates concerns about fluctuating dollar rates and complicated international payments. This simplifies budgeting and makes enterprise-level cloud services accessible to startups and regional businesses that previously saw cloud computing as out of reach.

The platform also provides Always–On Local Support through a dedicated team, removing language and time zone barriers encountered when dealing with international service desks.

The range of services offered is both comprehensive and growing. Currently, businesses can access computing resources through Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), secure data recovery with Backup as a Service (BaaS), and scalable storage via Storage as a Service (StaaS). These core services enable efficient operations without heavy investments in physical servers or storage.

More specialised solutions such as Bare Metal as a Service (BMaaS), Container as a Service (CaaS) and GPU as a Service (GPUaaS) support high-performance computing, remote work, and AI-driven operations.

Soon, bCloud will launch advanced services like Security as a Service (SECaaS), Network as a Service (NaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). These will offer cybersecurity tools, secure connectivity, and ready-to-use business software through the cloud. As digital threats grow and compliance requirements tighten, these services will be vital in safeguarding businesses and enhancing productivity.

Backed by Banglalink's Technology Partner's IIG and ITC licenses, allowing direct access to global internet exchanges and full control over network routing, bCloud ensures a seamless user experience with minimal latency, allowing businesses to run critical applications without disruption.

This new stream of service is a strategic move toward digital sovereignty. By reducing reliance on international platforms, bCloud enables domestic businesses to grow confidently within a secure, predictable digital environment.

As Bangladesh moves toward its digital economy ambitions, solutions like this will be instrumental in building a self-sustaining digital ecosystem. Promoting local platforms can remove financial and technical barriers that hinder organisations from achieving their full digital potential.

The future of cloud computing in Bangladesh lies in reimagining global models to fit local needs. With its emphasis on affordability, accessibility, and local reliability, bCloud is doing just that while enabling transformation and turning the cloud into a national asset.