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Business intelligence

This Tech Giant Just Pulled the Curtain on a New Quantum Computer

1 week ago

Tech industry

Analyst Predictions: These 2 Top AI Stocks Can Fall 42% to 94%

Business intelligence

This Tech Giant Just Pulled the Curtain on a New Quantum Computer

1 week ago

Tech industry

Analyst Predictions: These 2 Top AI Stocks Can Fall 42% to 94%

more#stock-market

fromIT Pro

Mainframe developers are stuck with outdated tools - GitLab and IBM want to solve that

This fragmentation leads to higher costs and limits developers' abilities to effectively collaborate and innovate, which is crucial in today's fast-paced tech landscape.

DevOps

Breaking Through - Beating Mainframe Delivery Bottlenecks - DevOps.com

The survey revealed overwhelming loyalty to the mainframe platform and a positive outlook regarding the opportunities Linux provides on the mainframe using the specialist processor IFL.

DevOps

IBM plans to buy open source Cassandra wrangler DataStax

IBM's acquisition of DataStax aims to enhance AI and data management resources while continuing support for open source technologies.

fromInfoQ

IBM Granite 3.2 Brings New Vision Language Model, Chain of Thought Reasoning, Improved TimeSeries

Granite 3.2 significantly enhances reasoning capabilities, improving performance and efficiency over prior models.

HashiCorp Focuses on Integration Following IBM Acquistion - DevOps.com

IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp aims to simplify DevOps integration and leverage AI for efficient IT infrastructure management.

IBM acquires Seek AI to power watsonx AI Labs

IBM has launched watsonx AI Labs in New York to co-create enterprise-focused AI tools with startups and researchers.

IBM Granite 3.2 adds Enhanced Reasoning to its AI mix

IBM introduces Granite 3.2 with advanced reasoning capabilities to enhance AI solutions for businesses.

fromTechRepublic

New IBM z17 Mainframe Will 'Redefine AI at Scale'

IBM announces the IBM z17 mainframe, emphasizing AI capabilities and performance improvements.

Scala

IBM plans to buy open source Cassandra wrangler DataStax

IBM's acquisition of DataStax aims to enhance AI and data management resources while continuing support for open source technologies.

fromInfoQ

IBM Granite 3.2 Brings New Vision Language Model, Chain of Thought Reasoning, Improved TimeSeries

Granite 3.2 significantly enhances reasoning capabilities, improving performance and efficiency over prior models.

HashiCorp Focuses on Integration Following IBM Acquistion - DevOps.com

IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp aims to simplify DevOps integration and leverage AI for efficient IT infrastructure management.

IBM acquires Seek AI to power watsonx AI Labs

IBM has launched watsonx AI Labs in New York to co-create enterprise-focused AI tools with startups and researchers.

IBM Granite 3.2 adds Enhanced Reasoning to its AI mix

IBM introduces Granite 3.2 with advanced reasoning capabilities to enhance AI solutions for businesses.

fromTechRepublic

New IBM z17 Mainframe Will 'Redefine AI at Scale'

IBM announces the IBM z17 mainframe, emphasizing AI capabilities and performance improvements.

Google, Microsoft, and others are racing to crack open quantum computing. Here's how their breakthroughs stack up.

Tech giants are competing to develop functional quantum computers, but significant challenges remain.

Scala

4 weeks ago

IBM builds first fault-tolerant quantum computer Starling

IBM plans to create a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer called IBM Quantum Starling by 2029.

Roadmap for commercial adoption of quantum computing gains clarity | Computer Weekly

Quantum computing technology is rapidly evolving and is nearing commercial viability.

Digital life

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3 weeks ago

Matthias Steffen, IBM physicist: You can almost feel that we're reaching quantum advantage'

Quantum Starling aims to revolutionize computing with the world's first large-scale quantum supercomputer, capable of solving complex problems efficiently.

fromArs Technica

Scala

IBM is now detailing what its first quantum compute system will look like

fromBusiness Insider

Google, Microsoft, and others are racing to crack open quantum computing. Here's how their breakthroughs stack up.

Tech giants are competing to develop functional quantum computers, but significant challenges remain.

Scala

4 weeks ago

IBM builds first fault-tolerant quantum computer Starling

IBM plans to create a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer called IBM Quantum Starling by 2029.

Roadmap for commercial adoption of quantum computing gains clarity | Computer Weekly

Quantum computing technology is rapidly evolving and is nearing commercial viability.

Digital life

fromenglish.elpais.com

3 weeks ago

Matthias Steffen, IBM physicist: You can almost feel that we're reaching quantum advantage'

Quantum Starling aims to revolutionize computing with the world's first large-scale quantum supercomputer, capable of solving complex problems efficiently.

fromArs Technica

Scala

IBM is now detailing what its first quantum compute system will look like

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IBM CompletesHashiCorp Acquisition for $6.4 Billion, Expanding Hybrid Cloud Offerings

IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp aims to simplify multicloud and hybrid cloud management with automation tools.

HashiCorp's technology will be integrated into IBM's hybrid cloud to enhance infrastructure provisioning.

IBM closes $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition | TechCrunch

IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp strengthens its position in the hybrid cloud market following regulatory approval.

IBM reorients storage to cloud, containers and as-a-service | Computer Weekly

IBM is reorienting towards cloud and container technologies after a decline in its market share.

Tech industry

IBM Is America's Worst Tech Company

fromTechRepublic

IBM CompletesHashiCorp Acquisition for $6.4 Billion, Expanding Hybrid Cloud Offerings

IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp aims to simplify multicloud and hybrid cloud management with automation tools.

HashiCorp's technology will be integrated into IBM's hybrid cloud to enhance infrastructure provisioning.

IBM closes $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition | TechCrunch

IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp strengthens its position in the hybrid cloud market following regulatory approval.

IBM reorients storage to cloud, containers and as-a-service | Computer Weekly

IBM is reorienting towards cloud and container technologies after a decline in its market share.

Tech industry

IBM Is America's Worst Tech Company

IBM likes Hashicorp, finally puts a $6.4B ring on it

IBM has completed the $6.4 billion acquisition of Hashicorp to enhance its hybrid cloud capabilities using Hashicorp's technologies.

fromCloud Pro

IBM completes HashiCorp acquisition after regulatory approval

IBM has acquired HashiCorp to enhance its cloud offerings with automation and security technology.

IBM's $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition cleared by UK | TechCrunch

The U.K. has approved IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp, reflecting a pro-tech regulatory shift.

Best of 2024: IBM Confirms: It's Buying HashiCorp - DevOps.com

IBM acquires HashiCorp for $6.4 billion to strengthen its hybrid cloud strategy, enhancing its infrastructure and DevOps capabilities.

The acquisition follows HashiCorp's controversial license switch, resulting in the creation of OpenTofu, a Terraform fork.

Toronto startup

HashiCorp speaks up about adjusting to life under IBM

DevOps

UK antitrust watchdog launches review of IBM's HashiCorp takeover | TechCrunch

IBM likes Hashicorp, finally puts a $6.4B ring on it

IBM has completed the $6.4 billion acquisition of Hashicorp to enhance its hybrid cloud capabilities using Hashicorp's technologies.

fromCloud Pro

IBM completes HashiCorp acquisition after regulatory approval

IBM has acquired HashiCorp to enhance its cloud offerings with automation and security technology.

IBM's $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition cleared by UK | TechCrunch

The U.K. has approved IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp, reflecting a pro-tech regulatory shift.

Best of 2024: IBM Confirms: It's Buying HashiCorp - DevOps.com

IBM acquires HashiCorp for $6.4 billion to strengthen its hybrid cloud strategy, enhancing its infrastructure and DevOps capabilities.

The acquisition follows HashiCorp's controversial license switch, resulting in the creation of OpenTofu, a Terraform fork.

Toronto startup

HashiCorp speaks up about adjusting to life under IBM

DevOps

UK antitrust watchdog launches review of IBM's HashiCorp takeover | TechCrunch

IBM pledges support for UK government cyber skills program

IBM collaborates with the UK NCSC for a cyber skills program aimed at encouraging girls in cybersecurity.

Information security

IBM urges quick patching of critical AIX bugs

Information security

IBM Cloud login breaks for second time this week

Women in technology

fromITPro

IBM pledges support for UK government cyber skills program

IBM collaborates with the UK NCSC for a cyber skills program aimed at encouraging girls in cybersecurity.

Information security

IBM urges quick patching of critical AIX bugs

Information security

IBM Cloud login breaks for second time this week

more#cybersecurity

#enterprise-ai

IBM introduces new Granite models with optional reasoning capabilities

IBM's Granite AI models enhance enterprise AI by offering efficient reasoning capabilities and innovative computational techniques.

The Granite 3.2 model is particularly suited for developing AI assistants with its instruction-following design.

NYC startup

IBM acquires data analysis startup Seek AI, opens AI accelerator in NYC | TechCrunch

IBM acquired Seek AI to enhance its enterprise AI capabilities with natural language data interaction.

8 months ago

IBM doubles down on open source AI with new Granite 3.0 models

IBM is leading in open-source AI with the release of Granite AI 3.0 models, emphasizing business applications despite common industry hesitation.

IBM introduces new Granite models with optional reasoning capabilities

IBM's Granite AI models enhance enterprise AI by offering efficient reasoning capabilities and innovative computational techniques.

The Granite 3.2 model is particularly suited for developing AI assistants with its instruction-following design.

NYC startup

IBM acquires data analysis startup Seek AI, opens AI accelerator in NYC | TechCrunch

IBM acquired Seek AI to enhance its enterprise AI capabilities with natural language data interaction.

8 months ago

IBM doubles down on open source AI with new Granite 3.0 models

IBM is leading in open-source AI with the release of Granite AI 3.0 models, emphasizing business applications despite common industry hesitation.

IBM's NYC Hub Unites Innovation-Centric Teams Under One Roof

IBM's new headquarters in Manhattan promotes collaboration and innovation, featuring diverse workspaces to enhance employee connections.

#arvind-krishna

IBM boss Arvind Krishna's pay goes up 23% to $25+ million

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna's total compensation increased by 23.1% in 2024 to over $25 million, driven by positive company performance.

Tech industry

IBM CEO urges the Trump Administration to increase - not cut - federal AI R&D funding | TechCrunch

IBM boss Arvind Krishna's pay goes up 23% to $25+ million

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna's total compensation increased by 23.1% in 2024 to over $25 million, driven by positive company performance.

Tech industry

IBM CEO urges the Trump Administration to increase - not cut - federal AI R&D funding | TechCrunch

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US news

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IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion Domestically in Latest Tech Sector Pledge

IBM plans to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over five years, reinforcing its commitment to advanced computing and AI production.

How IBM's new AI solutions ease deployment and integration for your business

IBM is focusing on facilitating enterprise AI deployment at its annual THINK conference.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion Domestically in Latest Tech Sector Pledge

IBM plans to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over five years, reinforcing its commitment to advanced computing and AI production.

more#artificial-intelligence

How IBM's new AI solutions ease deployment and integration for your business

IBM is focusing on facilitating enterprise AI deployment at its annual THINK conference.

IBM pledges allegiance in form of $150B in US ops, R&D

IBM is pledging $150 billion to invest in America over the next five years, despite its significant workforce in India and Bangladesh.

Tech industry

IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years | TechCrunch

IBM pledges allegiance in form of $150B in US ops, R&D

IBM is pledging $150 billion to invest in America over the next five years, despite its significant workforce in India and Bangladesh.

IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years | TechCrunch

IBM plans to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over five years, enhancing its tech capabilities and supporting American jobs.

IBM earnings beat dragged down by DOGE contract roulette

IBM's revenue exceeded expectations but stock price dropped due to contract issues influenced by government policies.

#business-strategy

fromtime.com

How IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Is Thinking About AI and Quantum Computing

IBM focuses on creating accurate, tailored AI models for businesses rather than competing with larger models like GPT-4.

IBM effected by DOGE cuts, downplays impact during Q1 earnings call | TechCrunch

IBM's federal contracts worth $100 million were cut due to DOGE, impacting its consulting practice.

The majority of IBM's government contracts focus on essential services.

IBM's consulting backlog remains strong despite cancellations, as stated by CFO Kavanaugh.

fromtime.com

How IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Is Thinking About AI and Quantum Computing

IBM focuses on creating accurate, tailored AI models for businesses rather than competing with larger models like GPT-4.

IBM effected by DOGE cuts, downplays impact during Q1 earnings call | TechCrunch

IBM's federal contracts worth $100 million were cut due to DOGE, impacting its consulting practice.

The majority of IBM's government contracts focus on essential services.

IBM's consulting backlog remains strong despite cancellations, as stated by CFO Kavanaugh.

more#business-strategy

ESA and IBM join forces for AI Earth observation

IBM collaborates with ESA to create TerraMind, an AI model utilizing satellite data for real-time climate monitoring.

IBM aims for simplicity with AI agents and automation

IBM aims to integrate automation with AI management, creating a seamless orchestration of AI agents across different platforms.

IBM cuts US jobs in Classic Cloud and other groups

IBM is reportedly laying off thousands, with significant impacts on its Cloud Classic division.

Reports suggest a strategic workforce reduction, potentially affecting around 9,000 employees across multiple locations.

Layoffs appear to be part of ongoing 'Resource Actions' and incentive-driven attrition.

Tech industry

IBM orders US sales to locate near customers or offices

IBM cuts US jobs in Classic Cloud and other groups

IBM is reportedly laying off thousands, with significant impacts on its Cloud Classic division.

Reports suggest a strategic workforce reduction, potentially affecting around 9,000 employees across multiple locations.

Layoffs appear to be part of ongoing 'Resource Actions' and incentive-driven attrition.

Tech industry

IBM orders US sales to locate near customers or offices

more#corporate-strategy

IBM back in court over claims it shortchanged pensioners

"The 1984 table relied on mortality experience data among non-insured private pensioners observed over the years 1965-1970, resulting in predictions of considerably shorter lifespans."

Business intelligence

NCSC, DSIT enlist IBM to spearhead cyber diversity agenda | Computer Weekly

The partnership will see IBM provide the online platform used to run the NCSC's flagship cyber skills programme for girls - CyberFirst Girls, a crucial initiative to enhance girls' involvement in the cyber security industry.

Women in technology

IBM lays off thousands of employees again in new round of layoffs

IBM is planning significant layoffs, particularly in its Classic Cloud IaaS portfolio, potentially affecting thousands of employees.

Legacy product teams within IBM are also facing cuts as part of resource adjustments.

OMG science

fromOpen Culture

Intellectual property law

A Boy and His Atom: Watch The World's Smallest Stop-Motion Film

A Boy and His Atom is the world's smallest stop-motion film made with atoms.

#bmc-software

IBM secures legal victories against LzLabs, BMC Software

IBM achieves legal victories in the US and UK courts against BMC Software and LzLabs, respectively.

fromPatently-O

Intellectual property law

Startup companies

IP as an Antitrust Exception: SCOTUS Denies Review in $1.6B BMC-IBM Dispute

IBM secures legal victories against LzLabs, BMC Software

IBM achieves legal victories in the US and UK courts against BMC Software and LzLabs, respectively.

fromPatently-O

Startup companies

IP as an Antitrust Exception: SCOTUS Denies Review in $1.6B BMC-IBM Dispute

Melinda French Gates says she took a job at a 'little company' called Microsoft after her hiring manager at IBM told her to go for it

A pivotal career decision by Melinda French Gates was influenced by advice from a hiring manager at IBM, leading her to choose Microsoft.

#datastax

IBM strengthens AI portfolio with acquisition of DataStax

IBM acquires DataStax to enhance its AI capabilities and strengthen its watsonx portfolio, focusing on generative AI and unstructured data management.

fromInfoWorld

IBM acquires DataStax to boost watsonx's generative AI capabilities

DataStax's acquisition by IBM highlights its commitment to innovative data solutions.

IBM is actively acquiring companies to enhance its technology portfolio.

IBM strengthens AI portfolio with acquisition of DataStax

IBM acquires DataStax to enhance its AI capabilities and strengthen its watsonx portfolio, focusing on generative AI and unstructured data management.

fromInfoWorld

IBM acquires DataStax to boost watsonx's generative AI capabilities

DataStax's acquisition by IBM highlights its commitment to innovative data solutions.

IBM is actively acquiring companies to enhance its technology portfolio.

IBM return-to-office scheme is reportedly targeting older workers

IBM's return-to-office policy may be perceived as a method to push older workers out of the company.

Remote teams

IBM co-location program described as worker attrition plan

IBM is launching a co-location program aimed at consolidating teams in offices, potentially driving out older, expensive workers.

fromTechRadar

IBM return-to-office scheme is reportedly targeting older workers

IBM's return-to-office policy may be perceived as a method to push older workers out of the company.

Remote teams

IBM co-location program described as worker attrition plan

IBM is launching a co-location program aimed at consolidating teams in offices, potentially driving out older, expensive workers.

more#return-to-office

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E. David Crockett

E. David Crockett was a pioneering figure in computer systems and overcame numerous personal challenges throughout his life.

#digital-transformation

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

Kyndryl's consulting business may be less than it seems

5 months ago

Artificial intelligence

IBM seeks $3.5B in cost savings for 2025

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

Kyndryl's consulting business may be less than it seems

more#digital-transformation

5 months ago

Artificial intelligence

IBM seeks $3.5B in cost savings for 2025

7 months ago

Kyndryl insiders claim new business is scarce

Kyndryl, spun out of IBM in 2021, predicts revenue shrinkage of 2-4% for fiscal 2025, anticipating total revenue between $15.2 to $15.5 billion.

Business

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