Zscaler Expands FedRAMP Moderate Cloud Data Plane to Support Global Operations

Zscaler has expanded its FedRAMP Moderate Authorized cloud data plane to new locations in Zurich and Singapore to better enable U.S. government agencies, Federal Systems Integrators (FSIs), and enterprises to meet the evolving demands of global operations. These strategic new locations complement Zscaler’s existing FedRAMP Moderate cloud in the U.S., providing better performance and an optimized user experience for international workforces—all powered by Zscaler’s distributed Zero Trust Exchange.

Enhancing Performance and Compliance for a Global Workforce

The expansion of Zscaler’s FedRAMP Moderate cloud platform enables government organizations and federal contractors to transform legacy IT systems into secure, high-performance environments. The data plane expansion into the new locations in Zurich, Singapore, and soon São Paulo ensure fast, secure, and compliant access for employees and stakeholders globally, while addressing the most pressing challenges for today’s government operations, including:

Enabling Secure Government Missions Across Borders

Providing secure, fast, zero-trust access for overseas embassies, field operations, and branch offices is critical. With local breakouts in Zurich and Singapore, agencies can reduce latency, enhance productivity, and seamlessly connect international teams to U.S. Federal systems. Sensitive communications and data remain secure under Zscaler’s industry-leading platform.

Supporting an International Workforce

Federal agencies and contractors who depend on non-U.S. employees to spearhead vital Federal programs globally. The globally expanding FedRAMP Moderate cloud platform enables vendors and agencies to securely access U.S. government environments directly in these international regions, improving performance and productivity, while maintaining FedRAMP compliance for global operations.

Scaling Operations Without Local Hosting Burdens

The expanded cloud platform helps customers eliminate the need for local hosting sites, proxies, or PSEs. Using Zscaler’s distributed Zero Trust Exchange, agencies and organizations can avoid the complexity of managing regional systems while staying scalable and compliant.

Why Zurich and Singapore?

Zurich and Singapore were chosen for their global strategic importance:

• Zurich supports U.S. operations across Europe, making it easier for agencies and contractors to maintain high performance and meet stringent European regulatory requirements.
• Singapore is a critical hub for Southeast Asia, empowering federal and enterprise customers with low-latency performance and robust compliance infrastructure in the APAC region.

Looking Ahead

With FedRAMP Moderate cloud expansion now live in Zurich and Singapore, and São Paulo on the horizon, Zscaler continues to transform global government operations. These expansions ensure fast, secure, and compliant performance for international employees and contractors, while enabling government agencies and federal enterprises to confidently scale their global operations with Zscaler’s market-leading cloud security and zero-trust architecture.