Cohere Unveils North: A Secure AI Platform for Enterprises

Cohere has introduced North, a new AI agent platform that promises to address enterprise concerns about data security. Announced on their website, North allows for private deployment, enabling organizations to keep their data secure behind their own firewalls.

North can be installed on an organization's private infrastructure, including on-premise systems, hybrid clouds, and air-gapped environments. This flexibility ensures that customer data remains protected and is not used to train external models. The platform is designed to operate efficiently, requiring as few as two GPUs.

Cohere's North platform includes features such as granular access control, agent autonomy policies, and continuous security testing. It complies with international standards like GDPR, SOC-2, and ISO 27001, making it suitable for industries with stringent data privacy requirements.

The platform integrates Cohere's existing technologies, such as Command and Compass, to provide chat and search functionalities. These features allow users to handle tasks like customer support inquiries, meeting transcript summaries, and marketing copy creation. North also supports integration with workplace tools like Gmail, Slack, and Salesforce, enhancing its utility across various business functions.