A hyperscaler is a large technology company that operates massive, global networks of data centers and drives significant industry growth with their expansive cloud computing capabilities. They offer a wide range of cloud services to businesses on a pay-as-you-go basis such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

Major cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are some examples. Hyperscalers derive their name from "hyperscale computing," a method of processing data that enables software architecture to scale seamlessly as demand increases.

Hyperscalers offer businesses of all sizes scalable, on-demand solutions thanks to data centers around the world with millions of virtual machines.

By outsourcing infrastructure to hyperscalers, businesses can focus on building their software and innovating rather than doing maintenance. It also gives businesses access to cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data analytics, without the need for huge upfront investments in infrastructure.