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Introducing SpectrumAI with NVIDIA DGX
Artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning projects are happening in every industry and research team across the globe. According to IDC[1], by 2019 40 percent of digital transformation initiatives will use AI services; by 2021, 75 percent of commercial enterprise apps will use AI, over 90 percent of consumers will interact with customer support […]
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Accelerate AI projects with the right infrastructure (Part two)
Last week, I talked about how implementing AI solutions in your organization is a lot like climbing a ladder–going it alone can be risky, but a good AI infrastructure is like having a trustworthy friend to help steady your climb. In my view, a crucial piece of that infrastructure support is the IBM Power AI […]
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Accelerate AI projects with the right infrastructure (Part one)
If you read the tech press, you’ll hear that artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage these days. And whether or not they are doing it well, everyone is saying that they’re engaging in AI. One thing is certain: organizations across industries are running fast to be a part of the AI revolution. In this […]
Top IBM Power Systems myths: Migrating to Power from x86 is costly, painful and risky
“Migrating your Oracle databases to IBM Power Systems is dangerous, expensive and very high risk.” That advice came from a well-known consulting company to a client planning to migrate its mission-critical databases from x86 to Power Systems. Such comments are not unusual, and it makes no difference if the migration is to AIX or Linux. […]
Building your AI data pipeline
Artificial intelligence, the erstwhile fascination of sci-fi aficionados and the perennial holy grail of computer scientists, is now ubiquitous in the lexicon of business. Now more modern-business-imperative than fiction, the world is moving toward AI adoption fast. According to Forrester Research, AI adoption is ramping up. 63 percent[1] of business technology decision makers are implementing, […]
Optimizing data lake infrastructure
In today’s world, data is the new oil, and there’s a great need to preserve that data for exploration and to derive value. A “data lake” acts as a repository that consolidates an organization’s data into a governed and well-managed environment that supports both analytics and production workloads. It embraces multiple data platforms, such as […]
The 5 HOT storage trends for 2019
Historically, computer storage hasn’t always been top-of-mind in the world of IT. But the success of your business, whether a company of five or the Global Fortune 500, lies within your storage strategy. Really. Think of it this way: you wouldn’t want to build your new office or factory on a weak foundation, would you? […]
Independent storage analysts take notice of IBM Storage… shouldn’t you?
When making any big decision it’s imperative to do your research. When you can rely on experts, it helps to dramatically reduce your risk. If you are considering your next vehicle purchase, you turn to Consumer Reports or one of the leading automotive magazines. You’ll call a qualified financial advisor to help you invest wisely […]
IBM continuous Storage leadership
For the sixth consecutive year, IBM has been named a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for General-purpose Disk Arrays report for 2018. According to Gartner ”Vendors in the Leaders quadrant have the highest composite scores for their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. A vendor in the Leaders quadrant has the market share, credibility, […]
Accelerating AI to the next level for enterprises
From time to time, we invite industry thought leaders to share their opinions and insights on current technology trends on the IBM Systems IT Infrastructure blog. These opinions are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM. For a major part of the last decade we have been talking about the future, […]
The evolution of the IBM Blockchain Platform: Choice and control on IBM Z and LinuxONE
We’re living in a multicloud world. Today, 85 percent of businesses rely on multiple clouds to meet their IT needs, with 71 percent using more than three[1]. What this means in practice for enterprise clients is that they have multiple architectures in place. This may be fine for “tried and true” workloads–like credit card processing […]
Top IBM Power Systems myths: Linux on x/86 is different from Linux on Power
There are many misconceptions about IBM Power Systems in the marketplace today, and this blog series is all about dispelling some of the top myths. In the last post, I put aside the myth that IBM Power Systems has no cloud strategy. In this post, we’ll look at a myth that has been propagated by […]