COMSATS in collaboration with its Technology Partner, KHASTECH, launches indigenous digital SaaS platform, KALAAM, by signing an agreement at COMSATS Secretariat on July 10, 2026. KALAAM is a virtual meetings platform designed to meet the evolving needs of secure, scalable, economical and locally optimized digital communication system. The agreement was signed by Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, Executive Director from COMSATS and Brig. Dr. M. Ashraf, CEO of KHASTECH Solutions. The agreement signing ceremony was witnessed by senior officials from COMSATS Secretariat, KhasTech Solution and COMSATS Internet Services (CIS).
KALAAM is developed as an enterprise-grade solution, with a strong emphasis on data sovereignty, advanced security, and high performance, making it an ideal choice for government institutions, financial organizations, Education sector, and corporate environments.
A key differentiator of KALAAM is its adopted country’s hosting infrastructure, ensuring that organizational data remains within the country. This approach enhances regulatory compliance, strengthens data protection, and supports national digital security objectives. KALAAM ensures that all data is hosted within the country, providing complete control, compliance readiness, and enhanced protection for sensitive communications. This makes it particularly suitable for government entities, banks, and critical organizations where data security is paramount. The platform incorporates end-to-end encryption and secure authentication protocols, enabling organizations to maintain strict governance and oversight.
The platform includes advanced collaboration features such as HD video conferencing, screen sharing, interactive whiteboards, session recording, and virtual classroom tools. KALAAM also supports multiple concurrent meeting rooms, enabling organizations to efficiently conduct parallel meetings, training sessions, and large-scale online events under a single account.
Designed specifically for adaptation by a country’s network conditions, KALAAM delivers stable performance even in low-bandwidth environments, helping organizations maintain seamless communication across diverse geographic regions.
To meet varying enterprise requirements, KALAAM offers flexible deployment options including cloud, private cloud, and on-premise installations. In addition, a dedicated local technical team provides rapid support, customization services, and deployment assistance for institutional clients.
The platform offers flexible deployment models including cloud, private cloud, and on-premise installations—allowing organizations to align the solution with their operational and security requirements.
KALAAM is purpose-built to serve:
- Government departments and regulatory bodies
- Banks and financial institutions
- Universities and educational organizations
- Corporate and enterprise sectors
With the launch of KALAAM, COMSATS reinforces its commitment to strengthening the country’s digital ecosystem by delivering a platform where “data stays within the country” with an aim to support technological independence, improve cybersecurity resilience, and provide organizations with a trusted local alternative for virtual collaboration.
