GLBNXT

Europe's first sovereign AI platform beyond the reach of US cloud law

IBM watsonx

Enterprise AI platform with built-in governance, trust, and transparency

GLBNXT

Excellent

23/25

IBM watsonx

Excellent

24/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionGLBNXTIBM watsonx

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

GLBNXT: EU-only infrastructure in the Netherlands; data physically cannot leave EU

IBM watsonx: Comprehensive multi-region data hosting across US, EU, Asia Pacific, and support for on-premise deployment. FedRAMP High authorization for US government data. Exceptional data residency flexibility.

5/5

EU-only infrastructure in the Netherlands; data physically cannot leave EU

5/5

Comprehensive multi-region data hosting across US, EU, Asia Pacific, and support for on-premise deployment. FedRAMP High authorization for US government data. Exceptional data residency flexibility.

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

GLBNXT: Dutch B.V. under EU law; not subject to US CLOUD Act or FISA

IBM watsonx: Incorporated in New York, US. FedRAMP authorization and long-standing government contracts demonstrate compliance with stringent US regulatory frameworks. DPA and SCCs available for EU data transfers.

5/5

Dutch B.V. under EU law; not subject to US CLOUD Act or FISA

4/5

Incorporated in New York, US. FedRAMP authorization and long-standing government contracts demonstrate compliance with stringent US regulatory frameworks. DPA and SCCs available for EU data transfers.

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

GLBNXT: No training on customer data; sovereign-by-design data governance

IBM watsonx: Granular data retention controls with configurable lifecycle management. Comprehensive data processing agreements and audit-ready documentation available for enterprise customers.

5/5

No training on customer data; sovereign-by-design data governance

5/5

Granular data retention controls with configurable lifecycle management. Comprehensive data processing agreements and audit-ready documentation available for enterprise customers.

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

GLBNXT: ISO 27001 certified; additional certifications expected as company matures

IBM watsonx: Industry-leading certification portfolio including FedRAMP High, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27017/27018, PCI-DSS, CSA STAR, and HIPAA. Among the most comprehensively certified AI platforms available.

3/5

ISO 27001 certified; additional certifications expected as company matures

5/5

Industry-leading certification portfolio including FedRAMP High, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27017/27018, PCI-DSS, CSA STAR, and HIPAA. Among the most comprehensively certified AI platforms available.

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

GLBNXT: Purpose-built for EU AI Act, GDPR, and NIS2 compliance; structural sovereignty

IBM watsonx: Exceptional regulatory fit across all major regulated industries. Dedicated watsonx.governance toolkit aligns with EU AI Act requirements, NIST AI RMF, and sector-specific financial and healthcare regulations.

5/5

Purpose-built for EU AI Act, GDPR, and NIS2 compliance; structural sovereignty

5/5

Exceptional regulatory fit across all major regulated industries. Dedicated watsonx.governance toolkit aligns with EU AI Act requirements, NIST AI RMF, and sector-specific financial and healthcare regulations.

Total Score

23/25

24/25

Best For

GLBNXT

Best for EU-headquartered organisations needing maximum data sovereignty; regulated industries (BaFin, ICO); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls.

IBM watsonx

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, ISO 27001); regulated industries (FedRAMP, BaFin); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; organisations that need self-hosted or on-premise deployment.

Detailed Comparison

GLBNXT vs IBM watsonx: Trust & Compliance Comparison

GLBNXT (GLBNXT, NL) scores 23/25 overall with a Gold (Excellent) trust badge. Europe's first sovereign AI platform beyond the reach of US cloud law. IBM watsonx (IBM, US) scores 24/25 with a Gold (Excellent) trust badge. Enterprise AI platform with built-in governance, trust, and transparency.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Both score equally at 5/5.

●GLBNXT (5/5): EU-only infrastructure in the Netherlands; data physically cannot leave EU

●IBM watsonx (5/5): Comprehensive multi-region data hosting across US, EU, Asia Pacific, and support for on-premise deployment. FedRAMP High authorization for US government data. Exceptional data residency flexibility.

#### Legal Jurisdiction

GLBNXT leads with 5/5 vs 4/5.

●GLBNXT (5/5): Dutch B.V. under EU law; not subject to US CLOUD Act or FISA

●IBM watsonx (4/5): Incorporated in New York, US. FedRAMP authorization and long-standing government contracts demonstrate compliance with stringent US regulatory frameworks. DPA and SCCs available for EU data transfers.

#### Data Retention & Training

Both score equally at 5/5.

●GLBNXT (5/5): No training on customer data; sovereign-by-design data governance

●IBM watsonx (5/5): Granular data retention controls with configurable lifecycle management. Comprehensive data processing agreements and audit-ready documentation available for enterprise customers.

#### Certifications

IBM watsonx leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●GLBNXT (3/5): ISO 27001 certified; additional certifications expected as company matures

●IBM watsonx (5/5): Industry-leading certification portfolio including FedRAMP High, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27017/27018, PCI-DSS, CSA STAR, and HIPAA. Among the most comprehensively certified AI platforms available.

#### Regulatory Fit

Both score equally at 5/5.

●GLBNXT (5/5): Purpose-built for EU AI Act, GDPR, and NIS2 compliance; structural sovereignty

●IBM watsonx (5/5): Exceptional regulatory fit across all major regulated industries. Dedicated watsonx.governance toolkit aligns with EU AI Act requirements, NIST AI RMF, and sector-specific financial and healthcare regulations.

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	GLBNXT	IBM watsonx
CSA STAR	No	Yes
FedRAMP High	No	Yes
ISO 27001	Yes	Yes
ISO 27017	No	Yes
ISO 27018	No	Yes
PCI-DSS	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	No	Yes
SOC 3	No	Yes

Overall Verdict

GLBNXT and IBM watsonx are closely matched on trust and compliance, with scores of 23/25 and 24/25 respectively. The right choice depends on your specific regulatory requirements and existing technology stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, GLBNXT or IBM watsonx?

GLBNXT has a TrustKit score of 23/25 while IBM watsonx scores 24/25. IBM watsonx currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do GLBNXT and IBM watsonx compare on data residency?

GLBNXT scores 5/5 for data residency (EU-only infrastructure in the Netherlands; data physically cannot leave EU), while IBM watsonx scores 5/5 (Comprehensive multi-region data hosting across US, EU, Asia Pacific, and support for on-premise deployment. FedRAMP High authorization for US government data. Exceptional data residency flexibility.).

Are GLBNXT and IBM watsonx GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. GLBNXT has a regulatory fit score of 5/5 and IBM watsonx scores 5/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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