IBM SaaS to be available on AWS

IBM Signs Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services.

IBM have announced that a broad array of IBM Software will be provided as cloud-native services on AWS.

Recognizing that customers have adopted a predominantly hybrid cloud deployment model IBM has expanded its cloud collaboration offerings and will now allow clients who purchase IBM SaaS Software in AWS Marketplace to be eligible to draw down against their AWS Enterprise Discount Program commitments, quoting from the announcement:

Building on IBM Software being available as-a-Service (aaS) on IBM Cloud, this first-of-its-kind agreement between IBM and AWS will provide clients with quick and easy access to IBM Software that spans automation, data and AI, security and sustainability capabilities, is built on Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA), and runs cloud-native on AWS. The two companies are also committing to a broad range of joint investments to make it easier for clients to consume IBM Software on AWS, including integrated go-to-market activities across sales and marketing, channel incentives, developer enablement and training, and solution development for key verticals and industries such as Oil and Gas, Travel and Transportation, and others.

The availability of these SaaS products complements IBM's extensive portfolio of 30+ Software products that currently can be deployed manually in AWS Marketplace and the ability to Bring Your Own License (BYOL) for users that already have their own license so they can deploy the software faster. Together, this gives organizations a comprehensive set of options to build and run software in the way that best meets the unique needs of their business.

The comparative pricing options and benefits of BYOL vs the AWS drawdown credits will prove the interesting point at a client/product level here, so will now add some extra homework for the licensing experts in your organisation!