IBM Cloud VPC

IBMNetworking

Software-defined virtual private cloud with generation-2 infrastructure, subnets, security groups, network ACLs, Transit Gateway integration, dedicated floating IPs, and isolated multi-zone regions across IBM Cloud global infrastructure

Jurisdictional exposure

Provider HQ
USArmonk, USA

Subject to CLOUD Act, FISA-702, DPF

Region locations
APACEUUKUSOther14 regions across 5 jurisdictions
Sovereign option
Yes — 1 sovereign-flagged region available

Attributes

SLA Uptime
99.99%

Sub-services (4)

Subnets

Zone-scoped IPv4 ranges inside a VPC with auto or manual address allocation

Security Groups

Stateful inbound and outbound rules attached to network interfaces

Transit Gateway

Interconnect multiple VPCs and classic infrastructure across regions

Floating IPs

Routable public IPv4 addresses attachable to virtual server interfaces

Compliance & Certifications

This service is attested for the following frameworks. Always verify with the provider before relying on a specific compliance posture.

Where this runs

14 regions
9 countries
1sovereign
Sovereign regions (1)
  • Frankfurt (Financial Services) · FrankfurtIBM Cloud for Financial Services
Commercial regions (13)

Europe (4)

  • Frankfurt
  • Frankfurt 2
  • Madrid
  • London

North America (4)

  • Montreal
  • Toronto
  • Dallas
  • Washington DC

South America (1)

  • São Paulo

Asia (3)

  • Chennai
  • Osaka
  • Tokyo

Oceania (1)

  • Sydney

Tags

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Pricing

Pricing model:pay-as-you-go