# Cloocus

> Cloocus is a Seoul-based cloud and AI managed services company. It combines consulting, cloud migration, data engineering, security and ongoing operations, with proprietary tools ClooOps and ClooSphere. Its published customers include Hyundai Motor Group, Dankook University and Korean game publishers, with international operations in the United States, Malaysia and Japan.

- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** Seoul, South Korea
- **Founders:** Steve Hong (Hong Seong-wan) (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** Cloud Consulting, Cloud Implementation, Managed Service, Data Innovation, ClooOps
- **Notable:** Azure Expert MSP designation in August 2020., Microsoft Korea Partner of the Year in 2021, 2022 and 2023., Databricks 2024 Data and AI Governance Partner of the Year for South Korea.

## Products & services

- **Cloud Consulting** — IT assessments, cloud roadmaps, cost and performance optimization, security assessments and business continuity planning.
- **Cloud Implementation** — Cloud architecture, migration and deployment across Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud and Naver Cloud.
- **Managed Service** — Contract-based operating packages covering cloud instances and, at broader levels, operating systems, middleware and databases.
- **Data Innovation** — Data platform construction, analytics, governance and machine learning pipelines.
- **ClooOps** — Azure cloud management portal for billing, usage trends, asset monitoring and service requests.
- **ClooSphere** — Enterprise AI platform connecting models and business data with chat, agents, workflows, access controls, guardrails and audit trails; officially unveiled at Microsoft AI Tour Seoul on March 26, 2026.
- **ClooConnect** — Partner solution integration spanning data, AI, observability, security and DevOps.
- **Cloocus Sprint** — Hands-on cloud and Power Platform training with professional consultants.
- **Microsoft licensing and productivity services** — Azure purchasing through CSP, Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption and enterprise AI environment implementation.

## Achievements

- Azure Expert MSP designation in August 2020.
- Microsoft Korea Partner of the Year in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
- Databricks 2024 Data and AI Governance Partner of the Year for South Korea.
- Global finalist in Gaming at the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards.
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification recorded in August 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Announced expanded Azure and Copilot adoption and operations support for SMBs, including conditional 10% Azure payback and up to 25% Copilot discounts.
- **2026-08** — Reported implementation work for Shinhan Securities’ Google Cloud AI agent platform.
- **2026-08** — Announced OpenAI Select Partner status.
- **2026-04** — Hong described IPO preparation with NH Investment & Securities and Hana Securities; securities filing was planned for the following year, rather than a completed 2026 listing.
- **2026-03** — Officially unveiled ClooSphere at Microsoft AI Tour Seoul.

## Links

- Website: https://cloocus.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloocus/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvz36DGjZPyFXSJBC_Ge7ZQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloocus_official/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cloocus/

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Last updated: 2026-10-11