Mirantis and Pico Launch First Sovereign Public Cloud 

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Mirantis and Pico Launch First Sovereign Public Cloud 

Summary

Mirantis has partnered with Pico Public Cloud, an affiliate of Fiber@Home, to launch the first sovereign public cloud service in Bangladesh. The new platform offers secure, locally managed, low-latency computing resources with full data residency, native language support, and payment in local currency.

Analysis

The global cloud market has been dominated by offshore hyperscalers, but regulatory, economic, and performance considerations are driving sovereign cloud adoption. According to theCUBE Research, sovereignty is becoming a top investment priority as nations seek to retain control over data flows and reduce dependency on foreign providers. In Bangladesh, where cloud usage has historically been served by AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, this has meant latency of tens to hundreds of milliseconds, higher costs from foreign currency conversions, and limited local compliance support. The Pico-Mirantis collaboration directly targets these friction points, signaling how emerging markets will develop localized digital infrastructure.

For developers, this news points to a potential revamp of the baseline for cloud service performance and compliance in the region. Localized infrastructure can reduce architectural compromises previously needed to work around offshore constraints, while sovereign-first design principles can open opportunities for building services that meet both technical and regulatory requirements from day one.

Localized Performance and Economic Benefits

Deploying Pico Public Cloud’s infrastructure entirely within Bangladesh’s borders addresses one of the most persistent challenges in the country’s digital services landscape: latency. By achieving sub-4ms round-trip response times, the platform aims to support latency-sensitive workloads such as algorithmic trading in finance, real-time telemedicine consultations in healthcare, and high-throughput telecom services like VoIP and mobile video streaming. This level of responsiveness is difficult to achieve with offshore hyperscalers, where even optimized routes may introduce 50–150ms delays.

Economic accessibility is another differentiator. The ability to transact in Bangladeshi taka removes exposure to currency volatility and the additional fees associated with cross-border transactions. For small and mid-sized enterprises, which represent the bulk of Bangladesh’s business ecosystem, this can mean more predictable operating costs and easier budget planning.

From a technology perspective, the choice of Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes (MOSK) could ensure a feature set that rivals tier-one hyperscalers. MOSK supports telecom-grade, multi-tenant environments with advanced workload isolation, secure multi-site networking, and policy-driven resource allocation. Its integrated software-defined storage could enable dynamic scaling of persistent volumes, while lifecycle automation may reduce administrative overhead for both platform operators and end users. In practical terms, this combination could allow Pico Public Cloud to deliver enterprise-class services (such as managed Kubernetes, virtual machine hosting, and scalable storage) at a price point aligned to local market realities.

What Comes Next

Sovereign clouds are poised to reshape digital economies in emerging markets, especially where regulatory frameworks and economic constraints favor localized infrastructure. In Bangladesh, the Pico-Mirantis partnership positions the country to expand its digital services footprint, attract more domestic SaaS and fintech innovation, and bridge the rural-urban digital divide. For Mirantis, this deployment could serve as a case study for expanding sovereign cloud solutions into other regions facing similar infrastructure gaps. If Pico Public Cloud can maintain cost advantages, performance consistency, and developer-friendly services, it may accelerate a broader shift away from hyperscaler dependency in South Asia’s growing cloud economy.

Author

  • Paul Nashawaty

    Paul Nashawaty, Practice Leader and Lead Principal Analyst, specializes in application modernization across build, release and operations. With a wealth of expertise in digital transformation initiatives spanning front-end and back-end systems, he also possesses comprehensive knowledge of the underlying infrastructure ecosystem crucial for supporting modernization endeavors. With over 25 years of experience, Paul has a proven track record in implementing effective go-to-market strategies, including the identification of new market channels, the growth and cultivation of partner ecosystems, and the successful execution of strategic plans resulting in positive business outcomes for his clients.

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