The strategic advantage of hosting API gateways in your local region

Hosting API gateways locally with Tyk Cloud and AWS in Australia offers significant advantages in terms of data security, privacy, risk management, and performance, particularly for businesses in Australia and New Zealand. By keeping API gateways within the local region, organizations can better comply with local data protection laws such as Australia's Privacy Act 1988 and New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, reducing the risk of data interception or surveillance. This local hosting approach also helps in managing risks related to changes in foreign political or regulatory landscapes, which can complicate compliance efforts. Additionally, local hosting enhances data sovereignty by ensuring that user data does not leave the country's borders, thus reassuring customers about data privacy. Performance improvements are also notable, as proximity to users reduces latency and speeds up response times, enhancing the overall user experience. Tyk Cloud's integration with AWS Sydney (ap-southeast-2) allows businesses to host enterprise-level API gateways, supporting various protocols, closer to their customers, thereby leveraging these benefits effectively.