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Zilliz Cloud Expands Its European Footprint

Zilliz, a leader in open-source vector databases and the creator of Milvus, recently announced the launch of a new cloud region in Ireland on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This significant expansion aims to enhance its global infrastructure and provides a tailored solution for customers ranging from nimble startups to large enterprises. With this new region, users can efficiently build and scale AI applications while ensuring their data complies with local regulations and enhances performance across the UK and Western Europe.

The Importance of Data Residency

As businesses in Europe place greater emphasis on data residency and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), this new AWS Ireland region allows developers much-needed autonomy over data storage without sacrificing performance. Ireland ranks as one of the world's most prominent AWS regions, hosting numerous major tech enterprises.

Charles Xie, CEO of Zilliz, pointed out that as the adoption of AI technology intensifies throughout Europe, businesses require a supporting infrastructure that stays in sync with this growing demand. He stated, "By adding Ireland to our European footprint alongside Frankfurt, we’re giving teams more choice in where they run their AI workloads, which will help minimize cross-border data transfer costs and streamline compliance. This is yet another step in ensuring Zilliz Cloud is the most accessible vector database platform available globally.”

Uniting Global Infrastructure with Localized Performance

The introduction of the Ireland region marks a significant milestone for Zilliz Cloud, which now operates in 30 cloud regions globally. This extensive geographical distribution is positioning Zilliz as one of the leading vector database platforms worldwide. In addition to Ireland, it operates in various key global hubs across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, such as:

• - AWS: US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Canada (Central), Germany (Frankfurt), Singapore, Japan (Tokyo), Australia (Sydney)
• - Google Cloud: US West (Oregon), US Central (Iowa), Germany (Frankfurt), Singapore
• - Microsoft Azure: US East (Virginia), Germany West Central (Frankfurt), Central India (Pune)

This expansion enables organizations to optimize performance while adhering to data residency requirements, creating a cost-effective solution tailored to the most demanding AI applications. With features like auto-scaling, usage-based pricing, and flexible deployment options across various platforms, Zilliz Cloud facilitates teams in minimizing operational overhead and concentrating on developing lucrative AI applications.

Seamless Access for Users

As of now, the AWS Ireland region is live and accessible to all Zilliz Cloud customers. Organizations can immediately deploy new clusters via the Zilliz Cloud console. New users are invited to create a free account and explore the benefits of this expansion. Additionally, teams migrating from other vector databases can utilize the Zilliz migration service for an easy transition.

About Zilliz

Zilliz is at the forefront of open-source vector databases, with Milvus being the most widely used in the industry. Zilliz Cloud transforms this powerful platform into a fully managed, cloud-native service designed for scalable, low-latency vector search and retrieval, efficiently handling billion-scale workloads with rapid response times. The company targets a wide array of use cases, particularly in Generative AI, emphasizing performance and affordability to help teams move smoothly from prototyping to production without unnecessary resource allocations or complex systems.

With a client base of over 10,000 organizations worldwide, Zilliz successfully empowers engineering teams to build intelligent applications at scale. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Zilliz benefits from substantial investments from entities such as Aramco's Prosperity 7 Ventures, Temasek's Pavilion Capital, and others. To learn more about Zilliz Cloud and its latest developments, visit Zilliz.com.