The digital world needs a huge amount of computing power to support online services, apps, and business work. This computing power is provided by a hyperscaler, which is a very large cloud company that runs huge data centers with thousands of servers.
Because it controls such a large system, a hyperscaler can quickly add more capacity when demand increases. As more companies move their systems, data, and apps to the cloud, these providers have become the main base of today’s digital services. This growing need for cloud services can be seen in recent market data. Research from Omdia shows that global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102.6 billion in Q3 2025, showing 25% growth compared to the year before. This strong growth shows how much companies depend on hyperscale providers to run their daily operations.
At the same time, SRG Research reports that the hyperscale data center market reached 1,136 facilities at the end of 2024, which is double the number from five years earlier. As the number of facilities keeps growing, the need for strong and stable network connections becomes even more important. For this reason, knowing the companies behind this infrastructure helps us understand how the global digital system keeps expanding.
Who are the 5 major hyperscalers?
The global hyperscale market is led by five big companies: AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud, and Oracle Cloud. These hyperscaler providers build and run data centers in many regions around the world. Since their services must run all the time without stopping, they rely on powerful and stable network infrastructure. Each company has its own strategy, size, and focus, which affects how they build and grow their networks.
1. Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS leads the global cloud market with almost 38% market share in 2024, based on Gartner data. The company itself also states that they have been operating in 38 regions and have more than nine million kilometers of network infrastructure. Its data centers use backup fiber paths and very high capacity connections that go beyond 25 terabits. This helps AWS provide reliable and high performance services to customers around the world.
2. Google cloud
Google Cloud has around 12% of the global market in early 2025, based on the latest CRN news. It runs data centers across six continents, showing its strong global reach and focus on artificial intelligence (AI). As a major hyperscaler, Google builds its own special chips called TPUs to handle heavy AI workloads. It also operates highly efficient hyperscale facilities, including one in Finland. Besides performance, Data Center Knowledge also highlights that Google also focuses on sustainability. It is supported by the company statement that they aim to operate using carbon free energy by 2030.
3. Microsoft azure
Microsoft Azure is a big cloud company. It has many places connected by fiber optic and undersea cables to keep the service running well. As more people use it, Microsoft adds more zones, especially in the United States, to lower the chance of problems. Azure also builds AI centers with good cooling systems for powerful computers.
4. IBM cloud
IBM Cloud operates in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America. It focuses on hybrid cloud solutions, which combine public cloud services with private infrastructure. This model allows companies to protect sensitive data while still keeping flexibility. As a global hyperscaler, IBM is often chosen by industries with strict rules, such as banking and healthcare. This is because IBM offers strong security and compliance standards, which also shape how it designs its infrastructure and networks.
5. Oracle cloud
Oracle Cloud runs 51 public cloud regions in 26 countries. Based on recent announcements from Oracle leadership in mid-2025, the company is growing fast with its multicloud plan by putting its hardware inside other big cloud providers’ data centers. This setup helps customers use more than one cloud in a simple and smooth way. Oracle is also spending a lot on power capacity for AI projects, showing steady growth in high-performance and AI-based infrastructure.
Strengthening the hyperscaler foundation for digital expansion
The five main hyperscalers control more than 70% of cloud services in the world, based on data from the Global Data Center hub. Their growth depends on strong links between data centers, because steady data flow supports all cloud work. Dark fiber is very important in this system, because it gives providers full control over speed, quality, and safety.
In Southeast Asia, ARNet delivers hyperscaler-ready infrastructure designed to power the region’s next explained growth. The company works in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. It owns and runs more than 10,000 kilometers of fiber network. This network connects 60 data centers across the region, creating a strong and stable base for digital services and a hyperscaler.
Businesses that need easy-to-grow connections for hyperscaler use can choose ARNet’s long haul, metro, and last mile fiber services with clear service guarantees. As one provider that holds all main licenses in the region, ARNet offers smooth end to end connections without needing many partners.
About the Author
Nabila Choirunnisa, Digital Marketing Executive at ARNet