March 2021 Summaries

In March, DigitalOcean introduced several updates to enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency for applications. Key updates include Storage-Optimized Droplets now available in TOR1 and BLR1 regions, Spaces availability in SGP1, Load Balancer resizing capability, App Platform integration with Docker Hub, WordPress 1-Click App support for Managed MySQL database, and new preconfigured 1-Click Apps in the Marketplace. Additionally, updates were made to the DigitalOcean Command Line Interface (CLI) and Terraform.

The DigitalOcean OpenAPI Specification is an open standard for describing APIs led by the OpenAPI Initiative. It provides a common language to define and collaborate on API design, ensuring stability and enabling customers to interact with the API in various ways. The source files for the specification are available on GitHub, allowing users to generate Postman Collections, mock servers, and API clients in different programming languages. Currently in Early Availability, the specification is under active development and feedback from users is welcome.

DigitalOcean has officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange as a publicly traded company (NYSE: DOCN). The IPO is an important milestone for the company, founded 10 years ago with the belief that software developers, startups, and small and medium-sized businesses were being poorly served by the emerging cloud computing market. Today, more than 570,000 customers trust DigitalOcean with their projects or business. The company's focus will not change as it remains committed to empowering growth and success for its customers. As part of its IPO, DigitalOcean is renaming its Hub for Good program to honor Hollie Haggans, a beloved team member who helped build the program and was a fierce champion of the community of developers and startups. The company will continue to grow and invest in its community while expanding its global footprint to help more developers and entrepreneurs around the world realize the benefits of cloud computing.