How IBM’s Mark Johnson Ensures Smooth Data Transfers Between Services

How IBM’s Mark Johnson Ensures Smooth Data Transfers Between Services

In a recent interview, Mark Johnson, the Vice President of Intelligence and Defense Technology at IBM, discussed the importance of seamless data transfer between services in order to improve decision-making in future conflicts. He also emphasized the role of AI and automation in enhancing the agility and innovation of the Department of Defense. Johnson pointed … Read more

IBM’s Think 2024: News Addressing Skills and Productivity Challenges in Australia

IBM’s Think 2024: News Addressing Skills and Productivity Challenges in Australia

The annual IBM Think conference, held in May in Boston, showcased updates to the watsonx platform aimed at making AI more accessible, cost-effective, and flexible for businesses. Key announcements included the launch of Granite models in open source, new watsonx assistants, and AI-powered automation tools like IBM Concert. These updates will help Australian IT professionals … Read more

Progress in Quantum Optimization demonstrated by Q-CTRL’s recent findings with IBM Hardware

Progress in Quantum Optimization demonstrated by Q-CTRL’s recent findings with IBM Hardware

A recent announcement made by CTRL Q highlighted significant breakthroughs in quantum computing. The company demonstrated a more than 4-fold increase in the size of solvable optimization problems, showcasing the superior performance of a utility-scale IBM quantum computer compared to other technologies. This achievement positions Q-CTRL as a leader in the quantum computing industry and … Read more

IBM New Zealand reports a successful year with increased sales and profits

IBM New Zealand reports a successful year with increased sales and profits

IBM NZ expressed optimism about future prospects, noting that they have renewed their focus on core offerings and strengthened partnerships with other businesses. The company’s strategy includes investments in areas such as hybrid cloud and AI, which Harris believes will drive growth and lead to stronger financial outcomes in the coming years. WatsonX, IBM’s AI … Read more

IBM’s dedication to education: Supporting the empowerment of women and girls in Asia-Pacific

IBM’s dedication to education: Supporting the empowerment of women and girls in Asia-Pacific

IBM is committed to training 1 million women in the Asia-Pacific region over five years. Nearly 650,000 women and girls have already been empowered through education, skills development, and career opportunities in countries such as Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Partnerships with organizations like ReBit, the Malaysian Penang State Education Department, and the Indonesian … Read more

IBM and Pasqal Collaborate to Establish Classical-Quantum Integration for Quantum-Centric Supercomputers

IBM and Pasqal Collaborate to Establish Classical-Quantum Integration for Quantum-Centric Supercomputers

IBM and Pasqal have announced their partnership to develop a common approach for quantum supercomputing in the field of chemistry and materials science. Together, they plan to integrate quantum computing with advanced classical computing to create the next generation of supercomputers. The companies will define a software integration architecture for a quantum supercomputer and aim … Read more

Palo Alto Networks Acquires IBM QRadar

Palo Alto Networks Acquires IBM QRadar

IBM Security’s QRadar cybersecurity product line is being sold to Palo Alto Networks in a surprise move that has left customers wondering how it will affect their services. IBM had been actively developing QRadar, including integrating generative AI capabilities and launching new products like the QRadar Suite. The sale to Palo Alto means that customers … Read more

CEOs in Banking and Financial Markets Place Bets on Gen AI, Despite Lingering Challenges, Finds IBM Study

CEOs in Banking and Financial Markets Place Bets on Gen AI, Despite Lingering Challenges, Finds IBM Study

A recent survey conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value revealed that banking and financial markets CEOs are facing workplace and cultural challenges as they strive to implement and scale generative artificial intelligence (AI) across their organizations. The survey, which polled 3,000 CEOs, highlighted that 57% of banking and financial markets CEOs believe that … Read more