IBM has launched its enterprise-grade AI platform, watsonx, in Australia and New Zealand via its Sydney data center. Designed to meet strict data sovereignty and privacy laws, watsonx offers low-latency access to advanced models like Llama and Granite. As AI regulations tighten, IBM’s compliant solution supports generative AI and machine learning, leveraging local infrastructure to empower businesses in the region.
Versa Networks launches its Cloud Firewall for AWS with a pay-as-you-go model, offering enterprises flexible, on-demand protection through AWS Marketplace. Recognized for top security effectiveness by CyberRatings.org, the solution delivers enterprise-grade threat protection, automated scalability, and seamless deployment for AWS environments. Versa’s new offering simplifies robust cloud security for dynamic workloads, empowering organizations with high-performance protection tailored to their needs.