OVH (On Vous Héberge) is a French cloud computing and web hosting company that provides various internet services. It was founded in 1999 by Octave Klaba and has since grown to become one of the largest cloud service providers in Europe and globally. OVH offers a wide range of services, including:
Dedicated Servers: OVH provides bare-metal dedicated servers, giving users full control over their hardware and configurations.
Cloud Solutions: They offer public and private cloud solutions, scalable and flexible for businesses of various sizes.
Web Hosting: OVH provides shared hosting for websites, domain names, and email solutions.
Virtual Private Servers (VPS): OVH’s VPS service allows customers to have isolated virtual servers at a lower cost compared to dedicated hardware.
Storage and Backup: Solutions include cloud storage, block storage, and backup services.
Networking: OVH provides networking services like virtual private networks (VPNs), content delivery networks (CDNs), and DDoS protection.
Global Presence: OVH has data centers in several countries, making it a significant player in cloud infrastructure, especially in Europe.
Innovation: OVH has pioneered using eco-friendly data centers, focusing on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Rebranding: In 2021, OVHCloud became the company’s official brand name, reflecting its focus on cloud services and growth in that sector.
OVH has also experienced some challenges, including a significant fire in its Strasbourg data center in 2021, which caused temporary outages for many customers.