We assess and scope
We review your workloads, compliance constraints and existing accounts, then size the environment honestly — including the parts that should not move to cloud.
IBM Cloud
IBM Cloud, bought and operated properly
IBM Cloud is an enterprise platform for hybrid and multicloud workloads, with security and compliance capabilities built for regulated industries. Here is what we deploy on it and how buying through SXG works.
How buying IBM Cloud through SXG works
We set up the account structure
An enterprise hierarchy with a parent account, account groups and child accounts. Isolation between teams or end customers, one place to see everything.
We build and hand over — or run it
You get a documented environment. Choose to operate it yourself with our support on call, or hand day-two operations to us entirely.
The services we deploy most
Virtual Private Cloud
Software-defined VPC with virtual server instances, isolated subnets, security groups and network ACLs across multi-zone regions.
Bare metal & VMware
Single-tenant bare metal servers and VMware environments for workloads with licensing, performance or isolation constraints.
IBM Power Virtual Server
Run AIX, IBM i and Linux on IBM Power in the cloud — a pay-as-you-go path off ageing on-premises Power hardware.
Red Hat OpenShift
Managed OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters for containerised applications, with a consistent control plane across cloud and on-premises.
Storage
Block, file and S3-compatible object storage with lifecycle policies, immutability and cross-region replication for backup and archive.
Networking & connectivity
Direct Link private connectivity, Transit Gateway, load balancing, CDN and DNS to join cloud, colocation and on-premises networks.
Security & compliance
Key management with keep-your-own-key, confidential computing, IAM, activity tracking and controls aligned to regulated-industry frameworks.
Data & AI
watsonx for AI models and governance, Db2 and managed open-source databases, plus analytics services on the same trusted platform.
Frequently asked questions
Do we lose direct access to IBM?
No. You keep your own IBM Cloud accounts and administrative control. We sit alongside the relationship to handle commercials, architecture and operations — not to stand between you and the platform.
Is it more expensive than buying direct?
Consumption is passed through at the pricing you are entitled to. Our revenue comes from the services we deliver. In most cases account structure and reserved-capacity planning save more than our fees cost.
Can we start small?
Yes. A single workload, a proof of concept or an assessment of an existing estate are all normal starting points. Nothing requires a multi-year commitment on day one.
What if we already have IBM Cloud accounts?
Existing accounts can generally be brought into an enterprise hierarchy, keeping their resources and history intact. We review this as part of the assessment.
Which regions can you deploy in?
IBM Cloud operates multi-zone regions across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. We select regions against your data residency and latency requirements.
Do you support hybrid and other clouds?
Yes. Most of our clients keep on-premises or colocation footprints, and many run workloads on more than one cloud. We design for that reality rather than against it.
Get an advisory session with a cloud architect
Bring us a workload, a bill you do not understand, or a migration deadline. The first conversation is technical, free and non-binding.