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IBM has received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) approval for 11 of its AI and automation software solutions, marking a major expansion of its presence in the U.S. government technology market.
The approvals were enabled through IBM’s strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), with all solutions deployed on AWS GovCloud (U.S.), allowing federal agencies to access advanced AI capabilities while meeting strict security and compliance requirements.
The newly authorized offerings include multiple tools from IBM’s watsonx portfolio, such as watsonx.ai, watsonx.governance, and watsonx.data, alongside automation solutions like Turbonomic, Instana, and Maximo Application Suite. These platforms provide capabilities ranging from AI model development and governance to workflow automation, data integration, and infrastructure optimization.
Vanessa Hunt said the milestone reflects a significant expansion of IBM’s FedRAMP-authorized portfolio and highlights its commitment to delivering secure, mission-ready AI solutions for federal agencies. She noted that the collaboration with AWS has accelerated the deployment of compliant technologies tailored for government use.
AWS also emphasized the importance of the partnership in enabling agencies to modernize operations while maintaining high standards of security and reliability. Amy Belcher said the collaboration is focused on helping public sector organizations adopt AI at scale without compromising compliance.
IBM’s relationship with the U.S. federal government spans more than a century, with the company playing a role in major technological milestones across sectors. The latest FedRAMP approvals build on that legacy, positioning IBM to support agencies as they increasingly adopt AI, automation, and hybrid cloud technologies.
With growing demand for secure AI deployment in government environments, the move strengthens IBM’s ability to deliver enterprise-grade solutions that meet regulatory standards while enabling digital transformation across federal operations.
The approvals were enabled through IBM’s strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), with all solutions deployed on AWS GovCloud (U.S.), allowing federal agencies to access advanced AI capabilities while meeting strict security and compliance requirements.
The newly authorized offerings include multiple tools from IBM’s watsonx portfolio, such as watsonx.ai, watsonx.governance, and watsonx.data, alongside automation solutions like Turbonomic, Instana, and Maximo Application Suite. These platforms provide capabilities ranging from AI model development and governance to workflow automation, data integration, and infrastructure optimization.
Vanessa Hunt said the milestone reflects a significant expansion of IBM’s FedRAMP-authorized portfolio and highlights its commitment to delivering secure, mission-ready AI solutions for federal agencies. She noted that the collaboration with AWS has accelerated the deployment of compliant technologies tailored for government use.
AWS also emphasized the importance of the partnership in enabling agencies to modernize operations while maintaining high standards of security and reliability. Amy Belcher said the collaboration is focused on helping public sector organizations adopt AI at scale without compromising compliance.
IBM’s relationship with the U.S. federal government spans more than a century, with the company playing a role in major technological milestones across sectors. The latest FedRAMP approvals build on that legacy, positioning IBM to support agencies as they increasingly adopt AI, automation, and hybrid cloud technologies.
With growing demand for secure AI deployment in government environments, the move strengthens IBM’s ability to deliver enterprise-grade solutions that meet regulatory standards while enabling digital transformation across federal operations.
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