AI
Embracing and expanding the open hardware ecosystem
OpenPOWER, Power servers, Power Systems
We are at the dawn of a new era of technology—fueled by data, shaped by the decline of Moore’s law, and delivered in the cloud. As the demand rises for more data-intensive workloads like AI and in-memory analytics that require significantly higher compute, storage and network performance, and as enterprises move more of their operations ...read more
For enterprise AI, horsepower changes everything
AI, Deep learning, Workload & resource optimization
This blog post is sponsored by IBM. The author, Peter Rutten, is a Research Director for the IDC Enterprise Infrastructure Practice, focusing on high-end, accelerated, and heterogeneous infrastructure and their use cases. Information and opinions contained in this article are his own, based on research conducted for IDC. An IDC survey that I performed in ...read more
An inside look at IBM Almaden’s Future of IT Executive Summit
AI, Blockchain, High-performance computing
Scaling the intimidating peaks of Mount Everest taught me resilience, determination and a commitment to forging a path. While attending the Future of IT Executive Summit hosted by IBM Systems, I was again reminded that great companies follow these same edicts. Picture the most brilliant minds in technology—globally-recognized IBM scientists, futurists, award-winning experts and innovators—gathered ...read more
How AI infrastructure captures the magic of the spoken word
AI, Deep learning, Power Systems
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 15 percent of the population has dyslexia. In fact, every 1 in 5 students are dyslexic. Dyslexic kids may have trouble with reading comprehension, and therefore, assistive technology tools like audiobooks can make a big difference for struggling readers. DeepZen is a company based in ...read more
Storage for the exabyte future
AI, Cloud object storage, Storage
“There is no AI without IA (information architecture)” is a common phrase here at IBM. It describes the business and operation platform every business needs to connect and manage the lifecycle of their AI applications. Data scientists, analytic teams, and line of business need access to the data that helps drive innovation, insight, and ultimately ...read more
IBM drives innovation in storage for AI and big data, modern data protection and hybrid multicloud
Cloud object storage, Multicloud, Storage
Storage for AI and big data IBM continues to enhance our storage solutions for AI and big data so our clients get the most out of their growing data on premises and in the cloud. Today, IBM announces innovations that allow our clients to leverage more heterogenous data sources and data types for deeper insights ...read more
“You KNOW ME”: The high-tech / high-touch growth formula that makes business soar
AI, Platform economics, Real-time analytics
Do you remember the hoopla about a million years ago when The Ritz Carlton began saying, “Welcome back” to guests who had stayed at their properties before? At the time, this level of personalization was the pinnacle of customer service, magical even. In the digital age, it’s table stakes. Today, we expect the companies we ...read more
Tackling bias in AI
AI, IBM Systems Lab Services, Modern data platforms
Diversity and inclusion are essential values to uphold for innovation, business growth and societal impact. Today we understand that the biases that negatively influence human experience and decision-making can also make their way into our technologies. As a rapidly growing number of organizations adopt artificial intelligence solutions, it’s crucial that we work to mitigate bias ...read more
Top 10 influencers in digital transformation you should follow in 2019
AI, Blockchain, Digital transformation
Let’s start by explaining, at a very high level, the concept of digital transformation. It’s a term used to describe the strategic evolution of methods, business behaviors and company culture to deliver value to customers. You may wonder if it’s just a buzzword and how much effort companies really devote to digital transformation. Solely looking ...read more