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In Australia, IBM has taken steps to strengthen its compliance posture by expanding its #IRAP (Information Security Registered Assessors Program) Protected Cloud Services.

The IRAP certification process evaluates the security controls implemented by a CSP to ensure they meet the Australian government's stringent security requirements. IRAP certification is a requirement for many government contracts in Australia, and CSPs that achieve IRAP certification are well-positioned to win these contracts.

IBM's expansion of its IRAP Protected Cloud Services in Australia provides several benefits to customers, including:

1. Increased Security: #IBM's IRAP Protected Cloud Services have been assessed and certified to meet the Australian government's stringent security requirements. This provides an extra layer of security for sensitive data.
2. Compliance: #IBM's IRAP Protected Cloud Services are designed to meet the security requirements of Australian government agencies. This makes it easier for organizations to comply with government regulations.
3. Cost Savings: #IBM's IRAP Protected Cloud Services can help organizations save money by providing a secure cloud infrastructure that does not require significant investments in security technology or personnel.

In addition to expanding its IRAP Protected Cloud Services in Australia, IBM has also achieved several other compliance certifications, including #SOC 2, #ISO 27001, and #PCI DSS. These certifications demonstrate IBM's commitment to security and compliance and provide customers with confidence that their data is protected and secure.

IBM's IRAP Protected Cloud Services are available on the IBM Cloud platform, which provides a wide range of cloud services, including infrastructure as a service (#IaaS), platform as a service (#PaaS), and software as a service (#SaaS). The IBM Cloud platform is designed to meet the needs of customers of all sizes and industries, from startups to large enterprises.

Please the official IBM announcement below

IBM Strengthens Compliance Posture in Australia, Expanding IRAP PROTECTED Cloud Services

The IBM Cloud Infrastructure Services included are:

IBM Cloud Backup, IBM Cloud Bare Metal, IBM Cloud Block Storage, IBM Cloud Direct Link (on Classic "1.0"; Connect, Dedicated, Dedicated Hosting, Exchange), IBM Cloud File Storage, IBM Cloud Hardware Security Module, IBM Cloud Load Balancer, IBM Cloud Object Storage (IaaS), IBM Cloud Virtual Servers, IPSec VPN, SAP-Certified Cloud Infrastructure

The IBM Cloud Platform services included are:

IBM Cloud App ID, IBM Block Storage for Virtual Private Cloud, IBM Block Storage Snapshots for VPC, IBM Backup for VPC, IBM Cloud Code Engine, IBM Cloud Container Registry, IBM Cloud Direct Link Connect (2.0), IBM Cloud Direct Link Dedicated (2.0), IBM Cloud DNS Services, IBM Cloud Flow Logs for VPC, IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service, Red Hat? OpenShift? on IBM Cloud, IBM Cloud Object Storage, IBM Cloud Satellite, IBM Cloud Schematics, IBM Cloud Transit Gateway, IBM Cloud Virtual Private Cloud, IBM Cloud Virtual Private Cloud - Load Balancer for VPC: Application Load Balancer, IBM Cloud Virtual Private Cloud - Load Balancer for VPC: Network Load Balancer, IBM Cloud Virtual Private - VPN for VPC Site-to-Site Gateway, IBM Cloud Virtual Server for VPC - Auto Scale for VPC, IBM Cloud Virtual Server for VPC - Dedicated Host for VPC, IBM Cloud Virtual Private Endpoint for VPC, IBM Event Streams for IBM Cloud (Enterprise)?

IBM #CloudPaks are a set of enterprise-grade, #containerised software solutions that provide customers with a faster and more secure way to build, move, and manage applications on any cloud. These solutions are built on top of 红帽 #OpenShift, an enterprise-grade #Kubernetes container platform that simplifies the deployment and management of containerised applications.

With #IBM Cloud Paks, customers can rapidly deploy and manage enterprise applications across #hybridcloud environments, enabling them to focus on innovation and improving their customer experience. Here are some of the key benefits of using IBM Cloud Paks:

• Faster Deployment: IBM Cloud Paks are pre-integrated and designed to be deployed quickly, with minimal configuration required. This can save time and resources, allowing customers to focus on their core business activities.
• Increased Flexibility: IBM Cloud Paks are designed to work across hybrid cloud environments, enabling customers to deploy applications on-premises, on public clouds, or on a combination of both. This provides customers with greater flexibility and agility in managing their applications.
• Enhanced Security: IBM Cloud Paks are built with security in mind, and are designed to help customers meet compliance requirements and protect their data. The solutions include built-in security features such as identity and access management, data encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Simplified Management: IBM Cloud Paks are designed to be easily managed using Red Hat OpenShift, which provides a unified console for managing applications and infrastructure. This can reduce the complexity of managing containerized applications and enable customers to focus on their business objectives.

IBM Cloud Paks include a variety of software solutions, such as IBM Cloud Pak for Integration, IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation, and IBM Cloud Pak for Data. Each solution is tailored to meet specific business needs and includes pre-built integrations with IBM and third-party software solutions.

By leveraging Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud Paks provide customers with a secure and scalable platform for deploying and managing containerised applications. This enables customers to focus on their core business activities and improve their overall customer experience.

In summary, IBM #CloudPaks, built on top of 红帽 OpenShift, offer customers a secure and efficient method of building, moving, and managing applications across any cloud. By leveraging these enterprise-grade containerised software solutions, customers can streamline their application deployment and management processes. This is particularly important given IBM's recent expansion of its IRAP Protected Cloud Services in Australia, which reflects the company's commitment to security and compliance.

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