El Salvador signs cloud deal with Rumble

El Salvador has formalised a cloud services agreement with Rumble, a Canadian cloud computing firm. 

This partnership will provide the country with essential services such as cloud storage, computing, databases, and Kubernetes integration. 

The agreement was finalized following discussions between Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski and President Nayib Bukele, facilitated by Bitcoin Office Director Stacy Herbert. 

Pavlovski highlighted the significance of this collaboration, stating it demonstrates that Rumble's infrastructure can be trusted by governments for critical data needs. 

“This is also just more proof that the world recognizes the importance of independence from Big Tech,” he noted.

Herbert echoed this sentiment, emphasising the shared values of freedom and innovation between El Salvador and Rumble. 

El Salvador's adoption of bitcoin as legal tender in 2021 aligns with Rumble's commitment to cryptocurrency, as the company plans to hold up to $20 million in bitcoin reserves. 

Rumble's entry into government contracts marks a strategic expansion, positioning it as an alternative to traditional tech giants like Amazon and Google. 

This agreement could pave the way for further partnerships with other governments seeking technological independence.