Wasabi expands UK footprint with IBM cloud partnership to power AI data solutions

Wasabi Technologies has announced the expansion of its data management services to the UK, leveraging IBM Cloud’s London multizone region infrastructure. This strategic collaboration is set to bolster Wasabi’s capabilities in addressing the growing demand for AI-driven storage solutions while adhering to stringent regulatory compliance requirements. By integrating IBM’s robust cloud framework, Wasabi aims to provide its customers with secure data residency, compliance, and scalability.

How Wasabi is transforming AI-driven storage in the UK

The partnership highlights Wasabi’s use of IBM’s multizone region infrastructure to power its intelligent media storage solution, Wasabi AiR, tailored for the sports, media, and entertainment sectors. Clients such as Liverpool Football Club (LFC) will be able to leverage the expanded services for secure access to sports data across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This integration enables organisations like LFC to maximise AI-driven storage solutions and enhance operations, solidifying Wasabi’s reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.

According to Wasabi, the exponential growth of data associated with AI offers significant innovation opportunities but also introduces challenges related to regulatory compliance requirements and data sovereignty. The deployment of a new storage region within IBM’s London multizone region infrastructure is designed to address these challenges, ensuring seamless and secure operations for customers navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

IBM’s cloud infrastructure ensures data resiliency

IBM Cloud’s MZR, composed of multiple Availability Zones, enhances the security and performance of Wasabi’s enterprise cloud platform. Each zone operates independently, ensuring minimal impact from potential disruptions. This high-performance storage solution is critical for businesses running mission-critical workloads, offering consistent services and increased resilience.

Alan Peacock, General Manager of IBM Cloud, noted the importance of this collaboration in empowering Wasabi’s clients to benefit from IBM’s state-of-the-art enterprise cloud platform. IBM’s investments in regional cloud infrastructure aim to provide partners like Wasabi with the tools needed to deliver secure, high-performance storage solutions to their customers.

Strengthening Wasabi’s UK presence

Marty Falaro, Wasabi’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the significance of the partnership in meeting the evolving needs of UK customers. By utilising IBM’s multizone region infrastructure, Wasabi can support AI-driven storage solutions with secure, scalable, and high-performance storage solutions. This collaboration underlines Wasabi’s commitment to helping clients unlock the full potential of their data.

The partnership between IBM and Wasabi builds on previous successes, including collaborations with the Boston Red Sox and other major enterprises. These initiatives have enabled businesses to deploy applications across hybrid cloud infrastructure, offering cost-effective access to real-time analytics and key operational data.

Future prospects for AI-driven data innovation

As businesses increasingly adopt AI, partnerships like the one between Wasabi and IBM will play a pivotal role in managing the complexities of regulatory compliance requirements and data sovereignty. By expanding its footprint in the UK, Wasabi not only strengthens its market presence but also sets a benchmark for AI-driven storage solutions and secure, innovative data management services.