Why We Committed to Amazon Web Services — And What It Means for You

Stay tuned for more updates as we unlock the potential of the cloud.  – CDD Vault Team

Scientists rely on CDD Vault every day to manage high-stakes research. As our customer base expands globally — and the complexity of drug discovery increases — we’re investing in local cloud infrastructure that grows with you. That’s why we’re betting on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

This update is not just about infrastructure — it’s about enhancing value, reliability, and flexibility.

Why Amazon Web Services (AWS)?

CDD Vault is used by scientists around the world to manage critical research data — which demands infrastructure that’s scalable, secure, and globally accessible. AWS gives us the ability to meet those demands with precision. Its geographic reach helps us deploy infrastructure closer to our customers, while its enterprise-grade security and proven reliability ensure your data is protected and accessible when you need it.

Simply put, AWS offers the flexibility, security, and geographic distribution needed to support the evolving requirements of modern drug discovery platforms like CDD Vault — where uptime, scalability, and compliance are non-negotiable.

What’s In It for You?

Here’s how this benefits you directly:

1. Global Availability and International Resilience

Your data and workflows need to be accessible — always. AWS allows us to deploy CDD Vault across multiple regions and availability zones, minimizing downtime and ensuring your work continues uninterrupted even in the rare event of a service disruption.

2. Best-in-Class Security and Compliance

Security has always been a core strength of CDD Vault. Today, we provide enterprise-grade encryption (at rest and in transit), role-based access controls, and audit-ready compliance. AWS helps us build on that foundation — giving us even greater flexibility, scalability, and assurance through AWS’s globally trusted infrastructure. With standards like GDPR and SOC 2, your data stays protected and your regulatory requirements stay covered.

3. Improved Performance Across Regions

With AWS's global reach, we can position Vault services closer to our customers — improving response times and overall speed, especially for geographically distributed teams. This is particularly valuable for teams based in Europe and North America, as well as those working across regions.

Your performance-sensitive workflows get fast, uninterrupted access to data. With dedicated infrastructure in these regions, customers can expect faster load times, more consistent performance, and a smoother collaborative experience regardless of location.

4. Scalable Infrastructure to Support Growth

As you expand your research efforts, CDD Vault will be ready to scale with you. Whether you're growing your team, increasing data volume, or running more complex experiments, AWS allows us to dynamically adapt — with no disruption to your existing workflows.

5. Foundation for Future Innovation

Migration to AWS opens the door to future features — including AI-powered search, machine learning pipelines, and advanced data visualization. This is about laying the groundwork for what’s next, while keeping the platform you trust rock-solid and simple.

For example, AWS’s and CDD’s deep partnership with NVIDIA reinforces this potential, especially in life sciences. Together, they power advanced generative AI tools like BioNeMo that support molecular modeling, target identification, and early-stage drug design. CDD Vault is aligned with this innovation curve — positioning us to integrate emerging AI capabilities into your discovery workflows.