Catalyst Cloud vs Datacom:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Datacom had more branded searches than Catalyst Cloud among cloud computing platforms in New Zealand. Datacom had about 4,400 branded searches, while Catalyst Cloud had 210. Datacom made up 14.3% of all cloud computing platform searches we track, and Catalyst Cloud accounted for 0.68%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cloud computing platforms, Catalyst Cloud appeared in three of the five answers and Datacom in two. Catalyst Cloud was mentioned before Datacom in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Datacom, about 21 searches for every 1 for Catalyst Cloud
Who does AI mention more?
Catalyst Cloud, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Datacom in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Catalyst Cloud, named ahead of Datacom in 3 of 3 answers
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Top cloud computing platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Catalyst Cloud was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Datacom was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Catalyst Cloud was listed before Datacom in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Microsoft Azure5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Amazon Web Services5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Google Cloud4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Catalyst Cloud3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Datacom2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DigitalOcean1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Oracle Cloud0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cloud computing platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cloud computing platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cloud computing platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cloud computing platform in New Zealand for hosting business apps?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cloud platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cloud hosting nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Catalyst Cloud or Datacom more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Catalyst Cloud and Datacom by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven cloud computing platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Datacom, Catalyst Cloud. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Microsoft Azure | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud | Datacom | DigitalOcean | Oracle Cloud | Catalyst Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.7% | 48.6% | 11.6% | 10.2% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.2% | 27.4% | 17.7% | 15.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.92% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.4% | 26% | 20.8% | 16.9% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.6% | 24.2% | 20.5% | 14% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 0.54% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.2% | 23.2% | 23.4% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 0.61% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.9% | 23.5% | 22.8% | 16% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 0.62% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.6% | 21.6% | 23.1% | 14.9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 33% | 20.6% | 23.8% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.7% | 19.8% | 22.2% | 14.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.68% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.9% | 20.7% | 23.7% | 14.7% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 33% | 23.5% | 22.5% | 14% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.67% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.7% | 24% | 21.9% | 14.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 0.68% |
How has the Catalyst Cloud and Datacom comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Datacom was ahead of Catalyst Cloud in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Catalyst Cloud’s share of searches among cloud computing platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.6% to 0.68%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Datacom’s share of searches among cloud computing platforms in New Zealand moved from 10.2% to 14.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cloud computing platforms in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Catalyst Cloud in New Zealand fell 19.2% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 210 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Catalyst Cloud’s and Datacom’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Catalyst Cloud
2 branded search terms
- catalyst cloud
- catalystcloud
Datacom
1 branded search term
- datacom
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