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IBM Cloud is a cloud computing platform developed by IBM for building, running, and managing applications and infrastructure across public cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. It provides a broad set of services spanning compute, storage, networking, managed databases, Kubernetes-based container orchestration, and security/compliance tooling, with a strong emphasis on enterprise governance and integration with existing systems. Common use cases include hosting cloud-native microservices, deploying regulated workloads, modernizing legacy applications, and operating hybrid architectures that connect on-premises resources with cloud services. For an overview of core services and platform capabilities, see the official documentation at ibm.com/cloud.
The cloud is a general term used to describe resources such as computing and storage that are provided as services managed by the cloud provider. Nowadays cloud providers offer a wide variety of services: Databases, Orchestration tools, Messaging queues, etc.
Running and maintaining a physical data center requires significant time and effort, with limited resources compared to the extensive options offered by various Cloud providers. In certain situations, managing physical infrastructure cannot be avoided due to security or budget constraints. Nonetheless, the diverse array of top-notch services provided by cloud providers, along with their seamless integrations and user-friendly interfaces, make them an excellent option for developing software applications.
IBM Cloud is an enterprise cloud platform used to run and manage workloads across public cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments, with a strong focus on regulated operations and integration with IBM software and services.
IBM Cloud is a strong fit when hybrid connectivity, governance, and compliance requirements drive platform decisions, or when existing IBM investments need to be extended into cloud operations. Trade-offs can include a smaller third-party ecosystem in some areas compared to hyperscalers and the need to validate service availability by region for specific products.
Common alternatives include Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Our experience with IBM Cloud helped us build practical runbooks, automation patterns, and delivery checklists that we reuse to help clients ship and operate cloud workloads with predictable outcomes. Across engagements, we’ve supported teams moving from ad-hoc infrastructure to governed, observable platforms with clear security and cost controls.
Some of the things we did include:
This experience helped us accumulate significant knowledge across multiple IBM Cloud use-cases—from platform foundations to day-2 operations—and enables us to deliver high-quality IBM Cloud setups that are secure, observable, and maintainable. For platform design considerations and reference architectures, we also align with guidance from IBM Cloud Architecture when it fits the engagement.
Some of the things we can help you do with IBM Cloud include: