The Future of Cloud Infrastructure and Managed Hosting: How AI is Shaping the Industry
As technology continues to advance, the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of cloud infrastructure and managed hosting is becoming increasingly prominent. In a recent session of Agency Advantage 2025, industry experts Matthew Makai, VP of Developer Relations at DigitalOcean, and Ali Ahmed Khan, Director of Product Management at Cloudways, delved into the ways AI is revolutionizing the industry.
DigitalOcean’s Vision for AI-Driven Infrastructure
Matthew Makai discussed DigitalOcean’s commitment to making AI infrastructure accessible to developers and small teams. From GPU-powered droplets to serverless inference capabilities, DigitalOcean is dedicated to simplifying AI adoption by providing scalable solutions and tools that allow for easy deployment of AI applications without the need to manage complex infrastructure.
Cloudways’ AI-Powered Tool, CoPilot
Ali Ahmed Khan showcased Cloudways’ AI-powered tool, CoPilot, which is designed to proactively detect and diagnose server-level issues. Currently in public preview, CoPilot offers actionable recommendations and will soon introduce one-click fixes. Cloudways’ CoPilot has already proven its value, with customer Blake Whittle reporting an impressive 83% reduction in issue resolution time.
Practical Applications of AI in Cloud Hosting
This session highlighted the practical applications of AI in cloud hosting, demonstrating how it is reshaping DevOps processes, improving uptime, and streamlining agency workflows. As AI continues to evolve, its impact on the cloud infrastructure and managed hosting industry is sure to be profound.
