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International Business Machines Corporation develops enterprise technology across software, consulting, hardware, hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence and quantum computing. News from IBM centers on AI platforms and services, including watsonx, IBM Enterprise Advantage, IBM Consulting Advantage, IBM Sovereign Core, watsonx Orchestrate and Red Hat technologies for hybrid and regulated environments.
Recurring updates also cover IBM Consulting client work, industry and cloud collaborations, research milestones in quantum-centric supercomputing, AI-enabled application experiences, and IBM Institute for Business Value studies on enterprise adoption and governance of AI.
IBM (NYSE:IBM) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) have unveiled new AI-powered digital experiences for the 2025 US Open tennis tournament. The centerpiece is 'Match Chat', an AI assistant using IBM watsonx Orchestrate that provides real-time answers during all 254 singles matches.
The enhanced IBM SlamTracker now features live Likelihood to Win probabilities, while the new 'Key Points' feature offers three-bullet summaries of articles and match analysis. A global survey revealed that 86% of tennis fans see value in AI-powered features.
The tournament runs from August 18 - September 7, 2025, with these features available on USOpen.org and the US Open mobile app.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has released a comprehensive global study revealing significant shifts in sports fan engagement and technology adoption. The research, surveying over 20,000 fans across 12 countries, shows that 85% of respondents value AI integration in sports experiences, with 63% trusting AI-generated content.
Key findings highlight that 73% of fans use mobile sports apps, with usage increasing to 82% during live events. The study reveals that 90% of fans consume sports content beyond watching events, with real-time updates (35%) and personalized content (30%) being top priorities. Social media leads in additional content consumption, with 59% of fans engaging with influencers for analysis.
Looking ahead, 80% of surveyed fans believe AI will be the primary influence on sports consumption by 2027, with 56% desiring AI-powered insights and commentary.
IBM (NYSE:IBM) released its 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, revealing critical insights about AI security and data breaches. The study found that 13% of organizations reported AI model breaches, with a staggering 97% lacking proper AI access controls. While the global average breach cost decreased to $4.44 million, U.S. breach costs hit a record $10.22 million.
Organizations using AI and automation in security operations saved an average of $1.9 million in breach costs and reduced breach lifecycle by 80 days. However, only 49% of breached organizations plan to invest in security, down from 63% in 2024. The healthcare sector remains most vulnerable, with average breach costs of $7.42 million and the longest breach lifecycle at 279 days.
IBM (NYSE:IBM) reported strong Q2 2025 results, with revenue reaching $17.0 billion, up 8% (5% at constant currency). The company demonstrated robust performance across key segments, with Software revenue up 10%, Infrastructure up 14%, and Consulting up 3%.
Notable highlights include significant margin expansion, with GAAP gross profit margin increasing to 58.8% (up 200 basis points) and operating non-GAAP margin reaching 60.1%. The company's generative AI business accelerated to $7.5 billion. IBM raised its full-year free cash flow guidance to over $13.5 billion and maintained its revenue growth outlook of at least 5% at constant currency.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has scheduled its second-quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The company will host a live webcast accessible through their investor relations website at www.ibm.com/investor.
Investors and analysts can access the earnings press release on the same website before the webcast. Following the event, IBM will make available a replay of the call, along with associated charts and prepared remarks.
Agassi Sports Entertainment (OTC:AASP) has announced a strategic collaboration with IBM (NYSE:IBM) to revolutionize the digital landscape of racquet sports. The partnership will focus on developing AI-powered solutions, branded as Agassi Intelligence, to enhance player performance analysis and provide personalized recommendations.
The collaboration aims to create innovative digital tools for training, performance tracking, and fan engagement while building an inclusive global community of racquet sports enthusiasts. Tennis legend Andre Agassi, an 8-time Grand Slam winner, emphasized the partnership's alignment with their mission to promote health and wellness while growing the racquet sports industry worldwide.
IBM (NYSE:IBM) has unveiled its next-generation Power11 server platform, setting new standards for enterprise computing with 99.9999% uptime and zero planned downtime for system maintenance. The platform delivers up to 55% better core performance compared to Power9 and 45% more capacity in entry and mid-range systems versus Power10.
Key innovations include ransomware threat detection in under one minute through IBM Power Cyber Vault, quantum-safe cryptography, and AI integration capabilities. Power11 will support the new IBM Spyre Accelerator (available Q4 2025) for AI workloads and offers twice the performance per watt versus comparable x86 servers. The platform will be generally available starting July 25, 2025, featuring simultaneous release of high-end, mid-range, and entry servers along with IBM Power Virtual Server in IBM Cloud.
IBM (NYSE:IBM) announced that Deutsche Telekom will implement IBM Concert, an AI-powered solution for intelligent automation in patch management and security orchestration. The implementation aims to dramatically improve the efficiency of Deutsche Telekom's IT operations and security processes.
During the pilot implementation, Deutsche Telekom achieved remarkable results, including a 10x reduction in Median Time To Patch from 80 hours to 8 hours for critical vulnerabilities. The fully automated patching process is designed to reduce patching time from 90 minutes to 20 minutes per instance.
The partnership comes at a crucial time, as IDC projects one billion additional applications by 2028, driven by AI innovations, highlighting the growing need for efficient patch management solutions.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has expanded its partnership with DBmaestro through a landmark OEM agreement to integrate DBmaestro's enterprise-grade database DevOps and observability platform into IBM's solutions portfolio. The integration will enhance IBM's DevOps offerings, including IBM DevOps Loop, Deploy, and Velocity, with planned future integrations for IBM Z, HashiCorp products, Instana, and IBM ELM.
The partnership aims to deliver comprehensive database automation and observability capabilities, enabling organizations to streamline their software delivery processes. Key features include complete DevOps automation, faster deployment times, enhanced security and compliance measures, improved software quality, end-to-end observability, and AI-powered insights for error resolution.
DBmaestro's platform will be available as a native component within IBM's DevOps toolchain, supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments while automating database deployments and schema changes to eliminate manual process bottlenecks.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and RIKEN have unveiled the first IBM Quantum System Two outside the United States, marking a significant milestone in quantum computing. The system, powered by the 156-qubit IBM Quantum Heron processor, is co-located with RIKEN's supercomputer Fugaku in Japan.
The Heron processor demonstrates remarkable performance metrics, including a two-qubit error rate of 3x10-3 (10 times better than its predecessor) and 250,000 CLOPS (circuit layer operations per second), representing a 10x speed improvement. The system's integration with Fugaku creates a quantum-centric supercomputing environment, enabling advanced research in quantum algorithms and chemistry problems.
This collaboration, supported by NEDO and METI, aims to develop practical quantum-HPC hybrid workflows for both scientific and industrial applications.