IBM Softlayer provides a differentiated IaaS cloud offering focused on control, performance, and transparency for customers. Key differentiators of Softlayer include dedicated bare metal servers, storage, and security devices; a full IaaS portfolio including x86 servers, storage, networking and security devices; physical isolation of private networks from public internet links; independent VLANs for each customer; and contractual compliance with privacy requirements. Softlayer offers benefits such as flexibility to meet business needs, unique compliance and performance, and lower overall costs through an integrated hybrid cloud infrastructure.