On-prem, public cloud, SaaS, dedicated, or hybrid — we help you choose and implement the right deployment model for your operations.
Run MAS 9 on Red Hat OpenShift in your own data center. Full control over infrastructure, networking, and data residency.
Best for: Air-gapped environments, defense, nuclear, strict data sovereignty
Deploy MAS 9 on AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, or GCP with your team managing the OpenShift cluster and MAS platform.
Best for: Organizations with cloud ops teams wanting full control
Fully managed by IBM on AWS. IBM handles infrastructure, patching, upgrades, and availability so you focus on asset management.
Best for: Fastest time-to-value, minimal IT overhead
Single-tenant infrastructure on AWS, fully managed by IBM. Combines isolation of on-prem with managed service convenience.
Best for: Regulated industries needing isolation + managed service
Split workloads across on-prem and cloud. Keep critical OT systems on-site while moving IT workloads to the cloud.
Best for: Phased modernization, critical OT systems on-prem + IT in cloud
Compare deployment models across the dimensions that matter most.
On-Premises | Public Cloud | IBM MAS SaaS | Dedicated Cloud | Hybrid Cloud | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Control | Full | Full | None | Limited | Split |
| Maintenance Responsibility | You | You | IBM | IBM | Shared |
| Cost Model | CapEx | OpEx | Subscription | Premium Sub. | Mixed |
| Time to Deploy | Months | Weeks–Months | Weeks | Weeks | Varies |
| Compliance Readiness | Custom | Cloud-native | SOC 2 | FedRAMP / SOC 2 | Custom |
| Best For | Air-gapped / Defense | Cloud-savvy teams | Fast start | Regulated industries | Phased migration |
From assessment to go-live, we guide your deployment end to end.
Different sectors have different deployment requirements. Here is what we typically recommend.
FedRAMP-authorized Dedicated Cloud or fully air-gapped on-premises for classified environments.
On-premises with strict network isolation and NRC / NERC CIP compliance controls.
Hybrid cloud with edge computing for remote sites with limited connectivity.
IBM MAS SaaS for fast deployment across multi-site portfolios with minimal IT overhead.
