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 has partnered with Raise Green to create the Originator Engine, a digital tool deployed on IBM Cloud using Red Hat OpenShift. The engine aims to empower entrepreneurs in launching community solar energy businesses. This collaboration was initiated to address climate change by simplifying the process for users to start and finance local solar projects. The new Beta version supports automated legal and financial document creation and offers investment opportunities through the Raise Green Investor Marketplace.
IBM has been recognized as a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Insight Engines, reinforcing its strong position in AI technology. This accolade follows similar recognitions in the Cloud AI Developer Services and Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms reports. IBM Watson Discovery, utilizing advanced natural language processing, offers businesses insights from complex data. The company emphasizes the ongoing innovation in AI and NLP, which are central to its strategy for transforming business operations and enhancing decision-making.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has launched new and enhanced services aimed at improving cloud security management across hybrid environments. These services integrate cloud-native technologies and IBM's expertise, enabling organizations to adopt a unified security strategy. Key offerings include centralized visibility, cloud security posture management, container security, and advisory services tailored for multi-cloud environments. This initiative responds to growing concerns of data breaches, with a report indicating cloud misconfigurations as a leading cause. The company emphasizes a modernized approach based on zero trust principles for effectively managing security.
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IBM has opened its first Cloud Multizone Region (MZR) in Brazil, enhancing its global cloud infrastructure in Latin America. This initiative aims to accelerate hybrid cloud adoption, providing clients with high-security options and compliance capabilities, particularly in regulated sectors such as financial services and government. Notable clients include Arezzo&Co, Stone, and Digisystem, which benefit from improved performance and security. IBM commits to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, aligning with its sustainability goals as it expands its cloud offerings.
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IBM announced new capabilities aimed at improving application analysis for developers within the DevOps pipeline, set for general availability on March 19, 2021. These updates are part of the IBM Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence (ADDI) for IBM Z V6 and IBM Wazi Developer V1.2. An internal assessment indicates banks with a $1B IT spend see a 2.5x value from integrating mainframe with cloud solutions. Additionally, a new licensing agreement with ITP Software Systems aims to enhance IBM Z hybrid cloud capabilities, further accelerating clients' application modernization and cloud transformation efforts.
IBM has been recognized as a Leader in two Gartner Magic Quadrant reports for 2021: Cloud AI Developer Services and Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms. The reports highlight IBM's completeness of vision and ability to execute within the AI and data science sectors. IBM's product portfolio enhancements, including IBM Watson tools, are designed to facilitate rapid AI solution deployment for developers. IBM aims to harness AI for business automation and critical insights while maintaining a focus on trust and governance in AI outcomes.
The recommendation engine market is projected to grow by USD 3.57 billion from 2020 to 2024, driven by increased demand for personalized recommendations and the adoption of AI technologies. The market experienced growth in 2020 compared to 2019, largely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses are navigating through response, recovery, and renew phases, which emphasize building resilience and agility. Key players identified in the market include Adobe, IBM, Salesforce, and others. This report presents an optimistic scenario for future market growth.
IBM and Booking Group have teamed up to enhance the online car rental company's operations using IBM Cloud technology. This collaboration aims to support Booking Group's transformation by migrating critical workloads like booking reservations and financial reports to IBM Cloud, facilitating better flexibility and efficiency amid changing market demands. The partnership allows for the secure deployment of workloads, enabling Booking Group to adapt quickly to fluctuations in customer needs, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. This strategic move aims to ensure data is managed securely while providing insights into local rental demands.