# IBM adds on‑prem option for Bob development platform

> IBM now lets enterprises run its Bob AI coding tool on their own servers, private clouds or air‑gapped systems.

Oossa · 2026-10-01 · https://oossa.com/en/ibm-adds-on-prem-option-for-bob-development-platform

IBM announced a self‑hosted deployment for its Bob agentic development platform. The option lets companies run Bob inside on‑premises, private‑cloud, sovereign‑cloud or air‑gapped environments, keeping source code and data inside their own infrastructure. Customers must supply a supported model, such as Nvidia’s Nemotron or Poolside’s Laguna, or use a hybrid setup with external model services. IBM says the move helps firms meet data‑residency and security rules while keeping the same development experience.

## The facts

- IBM made the self‑hosted Bob option generally available on Oct 1, 2026.
- IBM supports Nvidia’s Nemotron and Poolside’s Laguna models for on‑prem deployment.

## Why it matters

Enterprises in regulated sectors can now use AI‑assisted coding without moving sensitive code or data outside their controlled environments.

## Sources & references

1. [IBM allows on-prem deployment of its Bob agentic development platform](https://siliconangle.com/2026/10/01/ibm-allows-on-prem-deployment-of-its-bob-agentic-development-platform/) – SiliconANGLE, 2026-10-01

Last updated: 2026-10-01