PS Internet Company

What PS Internet Company does

PS Internet Company (TOO Internet-kompaniya PS), operating as PS Cloud Services and PS.kz, is a Kazakhstan-based cloud infrastructure provider and the first ICANN-accredited domain registrar in Central Asia, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Almaty. Its platform spans the full infrastructure stack: cloud servers (IaaS/VPC), managed Kubernetes clusters (KCSP-certified), object storage with S3/Swift API compatibility, cloud databases (KeyDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB), L3/L7 load balancers, bare metal servers, shared website hosting (Plesk), and VPS. Cloud infrastructure is built on OpenStack with VMware-based virtualization, runs across three data centers in Almaty, Astana, and Tashkent connected by a high-availability optical ring, and is certified under PCI DSS 4.0.1 and ISO/IEC 27001 (2022 and 2023).

The company monetizes through a mix of pay-as-you-go cloud consumption and recurring subscriptions for domains (.KZ, .QA, plus 400+ zones), SSL certificates, shared hosting, colocation, dedicated server rental, and managed security services (SOC, DDoS protection at L3-L4 and L7, IPS, FortiGate NGFW rental, ESHDI internet traffic filtering). Adjacent lines include Virtuozzo/Jelastic PaaS, VMware public cloud, Acronis backup, JumpServer PAMaaS, Microsoft 365, and cloud-based 1C accounting. Pricing spans entry-level shared hosting from 427 KZT/month and SSL from 4,660 KZT/year to enterprise-grade usage-based cloud billing.

Go-to-market combines a self-serve product-led model (ps.kz storefront and console.ps.kz) with direct enterprise sales to government, financial, and large corporate accounts. The company serves 50,000+ organizations and hosts 80,000 websites, supported by 100+ certified technical engineers. It employs both product-led growth for SMBs and developers and enterprise field sales for SOC, colocation, IT outsourcing, and PCI DSS/ESHDI-driven mandates.

Name

PS Internet Company

Legal name

ТОО «Интернет-компания PS»

Website

https://ps.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PS Internet Company (PS Cloud Services, PS.kz) is a Kazakhstan-headquartered cloud infrastructure provider and the first ICANN-accredited domain registrar in Central Asia, serving 50,000+ organizations across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan with IaaS, managed Kubernetes, hosting, and security services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Almaty

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cloud infrastructure services (IaaS/PaaS): Revenue from cloud servers, object storage, Kubernetes clusters, databases, load balancers, and bare metal servers. Billed on hourly or monthly basis (Pay-As-You-Go or subscription). Core revenue driver for the company.
2. Domain name registration: Registration of domain names in .KZ, .QA, and other regional/topic domain zones. First ICANN-accredited registrar in Central Asia.
3. Shared website hosting: Shared hosting plans with Plesk control panel, starting from 427 tenge/month. Includes website hosting, database support, SSL certificates, and email. Regular subscription model.
4. SSL certificates: SSL certificate sales including Sectigo PositiveSSL and others, starting from 4,660 tenge/year.
5. Data center services (colocation and dedicated servers): Server colocation and dedicated server rental in data centers across Almaty, Astana, and Tashkent. Includes rack rental and server administration.
6. Information security services: Revenue from SOC services, DDoS protection (Start and Pro tiers), IPS, ЕШДИ, FortiGate firewall rental, and IT security preparation/auditing.
7. IT outsourcing and DevOps services: Server administration, CI/CD setup, and infrastructure management provided by certified engineers (RHCA, RHCE, RHCSA, CKA).
8. Cloud office (1C accounting, Microsoft 365): Cloud-based accounting (1C), pre-configured 1C servers, and Microsoft 365 platform licensing and support.
9. Vendor cloud products: Reselling and managing third-party cloud products: Virtuozzo Application Platform PaaS (ex-Jelastic), VMware public cloud, Acronis Cyber Backup Cloud, JumpServer PAMaaS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

PS Internet Company (PS Cloud Services / PS.kz) sells cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS) including virtual servers, S3-compatible object storage, managed Kubernetes clusters, managed databases, load balancers, and bare metal servers certified to PCI DSS 4.0.1. It also provides ICANN-accredited domain registration, shared and VPS web hosting, data center colocation and dedicated server rental across Almaty/Astana/Tashkent, and managed security offerings (SOC, DDoS protection, FortiGate firewalls, ЕШДИ gateway). Revenue comes from usage-based Pay-As-You-Go cloud billing, monthly/annual subscriptions for hosting and domains, and professional IT outsourcing services backed by 100+ certified engineers.

Product overview

PS Internet Company (TOO Internet-kompaniya PS) operates PS Cloud Services as a unified cloud platform combining infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and managed services. The portfolio includes cloud servers (VPC), object storage, Kubernetes clusters, cloud databases (DBaaS), load balancers, and bare metal infrastructure. Supporting services encompass domain registration (ICANN-accredited), shared website hosting with Plesk, VPS, and specialized hosting for 1C-Bitrix. The company provides data center services including colocation, dedicated server rental, and rack space in facilities across Almaty, Astana, and Tashkent. Security offerings feature DDoS protection at multiple tiers, SOC monitoring services, SSL certificates, IPS, and FortiGate firewall rental. Cloud office solutions include 1C cloud accounting and Microsoft 365 integration. All cloud infrastructure is PCI DSS 4.0.1 certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PS Cloud Unified cloud platform for deploying websites and applications, with PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification enabling payment card data processing. Targets businesses and developers needing compliant, locally hosted cloud infrastructure.
• Cloud Servers (VPC / IaaS) Virtual cloud servers with configurable Intel/AMD CPU, HDD/SSD/NVMe storage, and broad OS choice. Deployed in minutes with hourly Pay-As-You-Go or monthly billing and a 99.8% SLA. Targets developers, e-commerce, and enterprises needing elastic compute.
• Object Storage (S3 / Swift compatible) Unlimited object storage with Amazon S3 and OpenStack Swift API compatibility. Universal, cold, and archive tiers address hot streaming/static content, source code and logs, and long-term backup retention respectively, with data kept in 3 copies. Targets Big Data, backup, media, and DevOps workloads.
• Kubernetes Clusters (K8s) Managed Kubernetes container orchestration with automated installation, flexible scaling, and per-resource pricing for master and worker nodes. Deployable via console, Terraform, or OpenStack API. Targets developers and DevOps teams running containerized applications.
• Cloud Databases (DBaaS) Managed relational and KeyDB databases with replication, scaling, automated backups, and monitoring. Per-resource pricing by CPU core, RAM, NVMe, floating IP, and backup volume. Targets developers and applications needing managed PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB/KeyDB on local cloud.
• Load Balancers Traffic distribution service across cloud or external compute resources at OSI layers 3 and 7. Supports HTTP/HTTPS, TERMINATED_HTTPS, TCP, SCTP, and UDP with least-connection, round-robin, and source-IP balancing methods. Targets applications and services requiring HA and TLS termination.
• Bare Metal (BMaaS) Dedicated physical server infrastructure with root access to hardware, eliminating virtualization overhead for maximum performance. Targets AI/ML training, rendering farms, and workloads requiring direct hardware access.
• Domain Registration ICANN-accredited domain registration supporting .KZ, .QA, and 400+ regional and thematic zones. Targets individuals, SMBs, and enterprises needing local and international domain names.
• Website Hosting (Shared) Shared web hosting with Plesk control panel supporting HTML, PHP, and popular CMS platforms including WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, and OpenCart. Includes free Let's Encrypt SSL, ImunifyAV scanning, and a 7-day free trial. Targets individuals, freelancers, and SMBs needing an easy-to-manage website.
• VPS Hosting Isolated virtual servers with root access, broad OS choice, and application catalog for websites, databases, and software deployment. Targets SMBs and developers needing dedicated resources without the cost of bare metal.
• Website Builder DIY website builder for creating simple sites and small online stores, with hosting bundled into the plan. Targets individual entrepreneurs and small businesses without in-house development resources.
• 1C-Bitrix Hosting Hosting optimized for the 1C-Bitrix CMS with enhanced performance and compatibility. Targets Russian-speaking SMBs and enterprises that build websites on 1C-Bitrix.
• Virtuozzo Application Platform PaaS Automated PaaS platform (formerly Jelastic) for hosting applications and Docker containers, offered as a resold vendor product on PS Cloud. Targets developers and SMBs seeking turnkey application hosting.
• VMware Public Cloud Cloud infrastructure based on VMware vSphere, allowing VMware-trained IT teams to use familiar VMware tools and workflows. Targets enterprises standardizing on VMware virtualization.
• Acronis Cyber Backup Cloud Cloud backup for physical servers, virtual machines, and PCs offered as a resold vendor product on PS Cloud. Targets businesses needing off-site, managed backup.
• PAMaaS (JumpServer) Cloud-based privileged access management for controlling and auditing access to critical company resources. Targets enterprises with strict administrative access governance requirements.
• Server Colocation Server hosting across fault-tolerant data centers in Almaty, Astana, and Tashkent connected by an optical ring, with rack space and power supplied to clients. Targets enterprises needing local, secure, redundant data center facilities.
• Dedicated Server Rental Physical server rental with quick provisioning and custom configurations for any workload. Targets enterprises and AI/rendering workloads needing dedicated hardware in local data centers.
• Rack Rental Rack space rental in fault-tolerant data center facilities for client-owned server equipment. Targets enterprises that own their hardware but want PS data center power, cooling, and connectivity.
• Server Administration (DevOps / IT outsourcing) Administration of physical servers, cloud servers, and Kubernetes clusters; CI/CD pipeline setup and infrastructure management by engineers holding RHCA, RHCE, RHCSA, and CKA certifications. Targets businesses lacking in-house DevOps or Linux expertise.
• SOC (Information Security Operations Center) Round-the-clock cybersecurity monitoring and incident response provided by a licensed SOC team. Targets enterprises, financial institutions, and government organizations needing proactive threat detection.
• SSL Certificates SSL/TLS certificates for securing browser-to-server data exchange, including Sectigo PositiveSSL starting from 4,660 tenge/year. Targets any customer with a public-facing website or service.
• DDoS Protection Start Affordable entry-level DDoS protection against volumetric attacks at OSI layers 3 and 4. Targets SMBs and websites needing basic volumetric attack protection.
• DDoS Protection Pro Advanced DDoS protection covering L3-L4 and L7 application-layer attacks. Targets high-risk online services, financial platforms, and e-commerce sites needing advanced mitigation.
• IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) Intrusion prevention for websites and web applications, detecting and blocking malicious traffic. Targets commercial websites and apps requiring protection from known attack patterns.
• Unified Internet Access Gateway (ЕШДИ) Internet traffic filtering system providing connectivity protection for government and quasi-government network connections through Kazakhstan's unified gateway. Targets government agencies and state-owned enterprises.
• Information Security Audit Preparation Infrastructure preparation and consulting to help clients pass information security audits under MCIA Order No. 111/NQ dated 03.06.19. Targets organizations required to comply with Kazakhstani cybersecurity regulations.
• FortiGate Firewall Rental Rental of hardware and virtual FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls with full configuration access. Targets enterprises needing perimeter security without owning the appliance.
• Cloud Accounting 1C Full-featured 1C:Accounting delivered in cloud format with familiar interface and online access. Targets Kazakhstani/Russian-speaking SMBs and accountants needing accessible 1C accounting.
• Ready Cloud Servers for 1C Pre-configured virtual environment for client-server 1C:Enterprise 8 solutions with access to Configurator. Targets SMBs and enterprises running 1C enterprise resource planning.
• 1C Cloud Accounting Support Technical, methodological, and individual support for Cloud Accounting 1C users. Targets customers of 1C cloud accounting needing assistance with configuration and usage.
• Microsoft 365 Unified cloud office platform providing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and other Microsoft applications, offered as a resold/licensed cloud product. Targets SMEs and enterprises adopting Microsoft collaboration tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000 websites hosted on the platform
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration26 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ICANNcoreOthersICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) granted PS Cloud Services domain registrar accreditation, making it the first ICANN-accredited registrar in Central Asia. This accreditation enables the company to register domain names directly in the .KZ zone and other international domain zones.
• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationPS Cloud Services employs engineers with Red Hat certifications including RHCA (Red Hat Certified Architect), RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer), and RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator). These certifications validate expertise in Linux server administration and cloud infrastructure.
• Kubernetes / CNCFcoreTechnology or IntegrationPS Cloud Services is a KCSP (Kubernetes Certified Service Provider), recognized by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation for delivering managed Kubernetes services on its cloud platform.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hetzner: European hosting, dedicated server, and cloud provider. Comparable in cost-efficient shared hosting, dedicated servers, and now cloud services; broader geographic footprint than PS.
• OVHcloud: European hyperscale cloud and hosting provider with global data center footprint. Comparable in bare metal, cloud servers, and hosting breadth, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• DigitalOcean: Global cloud infrastructure provider focused on SMBs and developers. Comparable in PLG self-serve motion, developer-friendly tooling, and simple usage-based pricing for compute, storage, and Kubernetes.

Direct peers

• Selectel: Russian-headquartered IaaS, colocation, and managed services provider with multi-city data centers. Closely comparable to PS Internet Company in product mix (cloud servers, object storage, Kubernetes, hosting, domains) and CIS-focused GTM.
• Timeweb: Russian cloud and hosting provider offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and cloud services. Comparable SMB-led customer base and self-serve PLG model, with similar hosting-plus-cloud product portfolio.
• Reg.ru: Russian domain registrar and hosting provider with shared hosting, VPS, SSL, and cloud services. Directly comparable in domain registration-plus-hosting bundling and Russian-language CIS market focus.
• 1cloud: Russian IaaS provider offering cloud servers, object storage, and managed infrastructure. Comparable in usage-based cloud billing model and SMB-to-mid-market positioning.

Regional players

• Kazakhtelecom: Kazakhstan's incumbent telecom operator with growing cloud and data center services. Comparable in serving Kazakhstani enterprise and government customers, but bundled with connectivity services.
• Servers.com: Bare metal and hosting provider with presence in CIS and Europe. Comparable in dedicated server and colocation offering, but with international rather than purely Central Asian focus.
• Beeline Kazakhstan: Major Kazakhstani telecom operator offering connectivity, hosting, and cloud-adjacent services to enterprise and SMB customers. Comparable as a regional incumbent serving similar local customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ps_cloud_services
• Facebookfacebook.com/ps.internet.company
• Instagraminstagram.com/ps_cloud_services
• Xx.com/pskz_company
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pscloudservices

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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