Cohere Launches North AI Platform for Secure Enterprise Data Deployment

Cohere, a Canadian artificial intelligence company, has introduced a groundbreaking platform called North, designed to address enterprise data security challenges in the rapidly evolving AI landscape [1]. The platform aims to enable secure, private deployment of AI agent tools, allowing organizations to maintain control over sensitive data without exposing it to external systems or public models. This development is particularly significant for enterprises in regulated sectors and government agencies, where data privacy and sovereignty are non-negotiable [1].

North is engineered to operate within an organization’s own infrastructure, including on-premise systems, hybrid clouds, virtual private clouds (VPCs), and even air-gapped environments [1]. This approach ensures that sensitive data remains behind the organization's firewall, with Cohere itself never having access to customer information. The platform requires minimal hardware—capable of running on as few as two GPUs—enabling scalable and efficient private AI deployment across a wide range of organizational needs [1].

Cohere emphasizes that North is not only a secure solution but also a highly functional one. The platform supports advanced AI capabilities such as chat and search, transparency with reasoning chains, and the creation of complex documents and market research reports [1]. It integrates with commonly used enterprise tools like Gmail, Slack, Salesforce, and Outlook, facilitating seamless workflow automation and augmentation. The acquisition of Ottogrid, a Vancouver-based market research automation platform, further enhances North’s capabilities in this area [1].

Security remains a core focus for Cohere, with North implementing a suite of protective measures including granular access control, agent autonomy policies, continuous red-teaming, and third-party security audits. The platform is also compliant with major international standards such as GDPR, SOC-2, and ISO 27001, reinforcing its role as a secure and reliable AI solution [1]. Cohere has already piloted North with high-profile clients, including RBC, Dell, LG, Ensemble Health Partners, and Palantir, indicating strong early adoption and confidence in the platform’s capabilities [1].

The introduction of North marks a pivotal shift in how enterprises can leverage AI while maintaining full control over their data. By addressing long-standing concerns around data exposure and compliance, Cohere is facilitating broader AI adoption across industries that previously hesitated to integrate such technologies. The platform’s focus on private deployment and security aligns with the growing demand for data sovereignty in an increasingly digital world, offering a model for secure and scalable enterprise AI solutions [1].

Source: [1] AI Agent Platform: Cohere’s North Revolutionizes Enterprise Data Security with Unrivaled Private Deployment (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6893622d1d74da171fb86ab7/)