IBM Expands Watsonx Availability on AWS Marketplace to 92 Countries Worldwide
Published2024.05.03 14:54WatsonX, which supports corporate AI projects, is included.
IBM is expanding its software portfolio for AI developers. Customers will gain access to IBM's artificial intelligence (AI) and data technologies, including 44 product lines and 29 SaaS offerings in the AWS Marketplace.
IBM announced on the 3rd that it is expanding its software portfolio supplied through the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace in 92 countries around the world, including Korea.
AWS Marketplace is a digital catalog offering thousands of software listings from independent software vendors (ISVs), making it easy to find, test, purchase, and deploy software running on AWS. According to research by global market research firm Canalys, cloud marketplaces are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 84% over the next five years, reaching a market size of $45 billion.
In Denmark, France, Germany, the UK, and the US, where IBM software is already available, customers can use their AWS commitment fees to purchase IBM software for greater efficiency through a simple purchasing process.
This includes WatsonX components that help enterprises build, scale, and manage AI projects. Access includes WatsonX.Data, a customizable data repository built on an open data lakehouse architecture; WatsonX.ai, a next-generation enterprise platform for AI developers; and IBM's AI assistants, WatsonX.Assistant and WatsonX.Orchestrate. Watson x.Governance is coming soon.
“IBM’s global expansion will unlock innovation opportunities for our mutual customers around the world,” said Matt Yanchyshyn, General Manager, AWS Marketplace and Partner Services. “Now, customers can leverage the speed and streamlined process of AWS Marketplace to more easily access IBM’s cutting-edge solutions to accelerate their digital transformation and drive innovation at scale. This expanded collaboration between AWS and IBM reflects our shared commitment to providing our customers with the tools and resources they need to succeed in today’s rapidly changing environment.”
IBM also offers a portfolio of automation software, including Db2 Cloud Pack for Data, IBM's flagship database, Apptio, Turbonomic, and Instana, as well as IBM's security and sustainability software portfolio. Customers can deploy software on AWS through cloud-native software, and purchase it the way they want through licensing options, including SaaS and subscription.
Additionally, IBM is launching 15 new IBM Consulting services and assets designed exclusively for AWS on the AWS Marketplace. Focused on client needs and demands, some services include generative AI capabilities. IBM Consulting provides customized recommendations based on industry best practices, powered by a dedicated team of experts with 24,000 AWS certifications and the latest AWS technologies.
“Expanding the availability of IBM’s software portfolio on AWS Marketplace will give organizations around the world a simpler way to leverage the breadth of IBM AI and hybrid cloud offerings that can help drive their businesses forward,” said Nick Otto, General Manager, IBM Global Strategic Partnerships. “Our collaboration with AWS is a prime example of how we work with others to meet our customers’ needs, making it as easy as possible for them to do business with IBM and accelerate innovation.”
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