IBM DataPower Gateway is a purpose-built security and integration platform for mobile, cloud, application programming interface (API), web, service-oriented architecture (SOA), B2B and cloud workloads. It enables you to rapidly expand the scope of valuable IT assets to new channels—giving customers, employees and partners access to critical resources. It helps you quickly secure, integrate, control and optimize access to a range of workloads through a single, extensible gateway platform.

IBM DataPower Gateway is available in both physical and virtual form factors.

IBM has announced IBM DataPower Operations Dashboard—an advanced operations console designed for real-time visibility and centralized operations of IBM DataPower networks. It enables faster problem determination and improves operational resilience.

IBM DataPower Gateway features:

•  A single multi-channel gateway platform to secure, integrate, control and optimize delivery of workloads across multiple channels including: mobile, API, web, SOA, B2B and cloud. Additionally, it integrates with IBM MobileFirst™ Platform, IBM Security Access Manager and IBM WebSphere® platforms.
•  Converged policy enforcement and advanced security that allows a single entry point to protect and use consistent security policies across business channels – reducing operating costs and improving security.
•  Configuration-driven policy creation and flexible user experience to help reduce time to market, improve productivity and scale expertise.
•  A purpose-built, DMZ-ready and extensible platform that enables business agility, physical security, drop-in deployment and simplified management – lowering total cost of ownership.
•  DataPower Operations Dashboard designed for centralized troubleshooting and real-time operational visibility to accelerate problem determination and resolution.