The company attributed its decision to the availability of alternative services like VPC and Code Engine, as well as third-party offerings from companies including Dizzion and Citrix. It appears that the demand for educational cloud computing did not meet initial expectations, with the platform failing to gain significant traction during the pandemic.
Customers utilizing the IBM Cloud for Education platform have until November 30 or until their current licenses expire to find suitable alternatives. IBM representatives are reportedly reaching out to assist customers in planning for this transition and determining the best course of action.
