IBM’s SoftLayer cloud services are now more secure thanks to Intel

IBM is baking more security into its hybrid cloud pony SoftLayer thanks to a new deal with Intel. Announced just one day ahead of the annual Intel Developer Forum, SoftLayer is being equipped with bare metal servers powered by Intel Trusted Execution Technology, providing extra hardware monitoring and security controls down to the microchip level. Aimed at large enterprises and government agencies answering to audits and compliance regulation, the extra security is designed to further protect sensitive workloads, identity management, and incident response.