Today in Sydney, OpenStack public cloud providers from around the world, in collaboration with the OpenStack foundation, launched the OpenStack Public Cloud Passport program.

The program gives interested users free trials of OpenStack public clouds to find the open cloud that’s right for them.

"Catalyst Cloud is proud to become an OpenStack Passport provider, further strengthening our reputation as a world class open cloud provider. We warmly welcome anyone who wants to try our open infrastructure to deliver digital services in or from, New Zealand," says Bruno Lago, General Manager of Catalyst Cloud Ltd.

New customers can trial the OpenStack Passport from 10 founding public clouds providers via openstack.org/passport. Catalyst Cloud is providing free trials for $300 NZD to be used within 60 days.

“The launch of the the OpenStack Passport program here in Sydney, by open cloud providers worldwide, is the first step in our shared commitment to customer service,” said the Chair of OpenStack’s Public Cloud Working Group, Tobias Rydberg: “This is just the beginning , more public cloud providers will join the program, adding customer value for more locations, languages and legalities”.

To get started using our cloud via your passport today, check out our OpenStack Passport page.