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Cloud computing platforms give businesses access to the tools they need to thrive in the digital age, from simple data storage to complex software development solutions. But over the last couple of years, cloud providers have also started offering new products and services to help businesses develop and deploy artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n
The cloud industry is dominated by trillion-dollar technology giants like Amazon<\/strong> and Microsoft<\/strong>, but another company called DigitalOcean<\/strong> (NYSE: DOCN)<\/span> — which is valued at just $5.7 billion — is making a real splash. It exclusively serves small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), providing not only cloud services, but an expanding portfolio of AI services, too.<\/p>\n Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire?<\/strong>\u00a0Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an “Indispensable Monopoly” providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need.\u00a0Continue \u00bb<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n DigitalOcean’s AI revenue doubled<\/em> in each of its last five reported quarters, and on Feb. 24, the company will release its operating results for the fourth quarter of 2025 (ended Dec. 31). Its stock is already up 27% in 2026, and here’s why I think the upcoming report will drive even further gains.<\/p>\n The cloud industry’s largest providers typically focus on customers with the highest spending potential, leaving SMBs feeling somewhat neglected. DigitalOcean, on the other hand, offers them highly personalized service, clear and transparent pricing, and a simple dashboard that makes deploying cloud services easy. These features are perfect for start-ups and small enterprises with limited financial and technical resources.<\/p>\n DigitalOcean is applying the same strategy to its growing portfolio of AI services, making it affordable for even the smallest businesses to benefit from this revolutionary technology. It operates data centers fitted with advanced chips from suppliers like Nvidia<\/strong><\/a> and Advanced Micro Devices<\/strong><\/a>, and it allows customers to start with just one chip and scale up as needed. While some larger cloud providers also offer fractional capacity, DigitalOcean claims to be a whopping 75% cheaper.<\/p>\n DigitalOcean also built an AI platform called Gradient, where SMBs can access the latest large language models (LLMs) from third parties like OpenAI, which they can use to accelerate AI software development. Plus, Gradient helps SMBs create and deploy AI agents, which could be a major growth area in the future.<\/p>\n According to DigitalOcean’s latest annual “Currents” survey, 53% of SMBs that have deployed AI agents so far experienced tangible time savings, and 44% said using agents unlocked entirely new business capabilities. Over one-third of SMBs that haven’t<\/em> deployed AI agents yet plan to start doing so in 2026, and DigitalOcean will be there to support them on their journey.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n