Pricing that is Explicit Allocation that is Explainable

Bid/ask pricing across 40+ providers, with clear rules for region constraints and purchase-time allocation.

WHAT THIS PAGE COVERS

The Rules Behind the Numbers

  • zCLOUD™ aggregates distributed supply and operates it as one cloud experience
  • Pricing is based on a bid/ask system
  • Allocation prioritizes best available deals at the time of purchase
  • Region constraints are handled through sales when location is a hard requirement
The Rules Behind the Numbers

On-Demand H100 from $2.51 · Reserved H100 from $2.20 · Private Cloud

PRICING MODEL

Bid/Ask, without Hidden Mechanics

Bid/ask system on your behalf, best available deals at time of purchase.

Bid/ask supply posture

Pricing uses a bid/ask system across supply from a network of providers.

Allocation rules stated

Allocation prioritizes best available deals at time of purchase.

No hidden formulas

Published rates are indicative floors; the exact rate is set at allocation. No live per-region tables.

ALLOCATION LOGIC

Best Price First, Region by Requirement

  • Allocation is set at purchase time and uses live availability, not precomputed tables or post-hoc rules.
  • Best-price-first is the default routing path unless a hard constraint is specified up front.
  • When location is required, we route through sales to capture constraints and maintain deliverability.
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REGION CONSTRAINTS

Region Constraints are a Separate Path

Use the region-constraint path

When location affects governance, procurement, or rollout decisions.

Pricing-first when optional

If region is optional, pricing-first allocation is appropriate.

Route required regions via sales

Constraints are captured explicitly when location is required.

WHAT GETS DISCLOSED

Transparency You Can VerifyLinked Directly to Evidence

What gets disclosed is tied to definitions, methodology, and evidence routing.

Clear Performance Standards

Clear Performance Standards

Uptime targets, definitions, and the conditions that determine availability.

Transparent Status Reporting

Transparent Status Reporting

Public status updates, incident timelines, and structured communications.

Defined Testing Methodology

Defined Testing Methodology

How validation is performed and which results are disclosed.

Audit & Evidence Access

Audit & Evidence Access

Structured request paths for attestations, audits, and supporting documentation.

Provider Qualification Standards

Provider Qualification Standards

Verification criteria and baseline requirements for participating providers.

Operational Response Framework

Operational Response Framework

Defined escalation paths, recovery ownership, and incident handling procedures.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Common Pricing and Allocation Questions

What do the published rates mean?

Pricing reflects live availability across 40+ providers and shifts based on supply at the time of purchase. A static rate sheet would misrepresent what's actually available. Indicative pricing is shared during initial conversations once we understand your workload and timeline.

Can I see pricing before signing anything?

Yes. Published from-rates are shown on this page and on the product pages. Your exact rate is confirmed at allocation, and you do not need to sign anything to see the published from-rates.

What GPU types are available?

H100 is available today at the rates shown above. H200 and Blackwell are available on request through sales.

How long does it take to get capacity?

On-demand instances launch in seconds. Reserved clusters target deployment under 6 hours from confirmed requirements. Private cloud timelines depend on procurement and security review windows.

What's the minimum commitment?

On-demand has no commitment. Reserved capacity is a term commitment.

Is best price always selected?

Best price is prioritized by default. Region constraints are handled via sales when location is a hard requirement.

Can allocation change after purchase?

Yes — assuming resources are available, we can help you migrate to a different allocation plan.

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