# OpenAI Brings GPT Models and AI Agents Directly to AWS
OpenAI announced that its suite of AI tools, including GPT models, Codex, and Managed Agents, are now available directly on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The integration allows enterprise customers to deploy OpenAI's technology within their existing AWS infrastructure, rather than connecting to OpenAI's separate cloud services. This means companies can now build AI applications while keeping their data and operations within their AWS environment.
**Why This Matters**
For large organizations, data security and compliance are critical concerns when adopting AI. Many enterprises already run their operations on AWS and prefer to keep sensitive information within that ecosystem. By bringing OpenAI's models directly to AWS, companies can now leverage advanced AI capabilities without data leaving their controlled cloud environment.
This move represents a significant shift in how OpenAI distributes its technology. Previously, businesses typically accessed OpenAI's models