January 2025 Summaries

DigitalOcean has recently launched VPC peering GA, enabling private network connectivity between VPC Networks. This release unlocks major customer requests including the ability to connect VPCs within and across data centers, VPC Native DigitalOcean Kubernetes, and VPC peering for DBaaS services such as MySQL, Postgres, Redis, MongoDB, and Vector DB. The VPC peering implementation leverages existing VPC building blocks and introduces a new Transit Gateway architecture that enables routing between different VPC networks. This architecture is built on commodity x86 hosts with routing functionality developed using XDP and eBPF constructs for fast packet processing. The Transit Gateway system consists of a bare metal x86 host, gatewayd, VXLAN router eBPF program, and uses a pull-based control plane approach to manage the gateway configuration. It provides a robust foundation for private network connectivity while maintaining security and performance.

Click below to sign up and get $200 of credit to try our products over 60 days! We’re excited to announce that DeepSeek R1, the open-source advanced reasoning model, is now available on DigitalOcean as a GPU Droplet 1-Click Model. You can now launch DeepSeek R1 directly on DigitalOcean GPU Droplets from the cloud console, streamlining the deployment process. DeepSeek R1 is a cutting-edge open-source AI model optimized for high-performance NLP and generative AI tasks, including text generation, summarization, and translation. With innovative reasoning capabilities that extend beyond typical LLMs, it stands as one of the most powerful open-source models released. Deploying DeepSeek R1 on DigitalOcean enables developers to integrate advanced AI into their applications effortlessly, without the complexities of infrastructure setup. Getting started with the latest DeepSeek model is now easier than ever. With DigitalOcean GPU Droplets and our 1-Click Models, you can deploy DeepSeek R1 in minutes without worrying about setup complexities. DeepSeek R1 is praised as one of the most computationally efficient open-source LLM, allowing you to save on AI infrastructure deployment costs.

The DigitalOcean GenAI Platform is now available to everyone, offering a powerful and accessible solution for creating and deploying AI-powered applications. This platform advances the mission of democratizing AI development, empowering solo developers and large teams to leverage Generative AI. It provides an all-in-one solution that simplifies the process of building intelligent tools for tasks like customer support, data insights, task automation, and more. The platform is designed with users in mind, offering an intuitive interface and pre-built tools that simplify creating AI-powered applications while handling the complexities of AI infrastructure. With seamless integration with DigitalOcean's cloud ecosystem, it empowers users to focus on innovation and build impactful applications.

Per-Bucket Access Keys for DigitalOcean Spaces Object Storage are now available in general availability, offering fine-grained control over access to specific storage buckets with read-only or read/write permissions. This feature enables businesses and developers to secure and manage their data more effectively by assigning unique access credentials to individual buckets. The principle of least privilege can be adopted, where users and applications are granted only the required permissions, making it easier to adopt this security approach. Per-Bucket Access Keys open up new possibilities for businesses and developers, including improved data security and management capabilities. This feature is available in all DigitalOcean regions at no additional cost and is part of the Spaces Object Storage service.

At DigitalOcean, a global team is shaping the future of cloud computing and AI to help builders and dreamers focus on innovation, not infrastructure. The company aims to be the simplest scalable cloud in 2025, with aspirations that are as wide and deep as the ocean. As an employer, DigitalOcean offers a growth mindset, a fast-paced environment, and opportunities for employees to think big and bold, while working towards disrupting the market. The company prioritizes agile innovation and provides competitive benefits, resources for career growth, and a strong community where individuals feel proud of their contributions.