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‘There is no law of computer science that says that AI must remain expensive and must remain large’: IBM CEO Arvind Krishna bangs the drum for smaller AI models
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna believes smaller, domain-specific AI models represent a prime opportunity for enterprises to truly capitalize on the technology. Speaking at IBM’s 2025 Think conference in Boston, Krishna reflected on the course of the generative AI boom so far, noting that the industry has matured significantly compared to last year – as have enterprises and their expectations of…
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IBM puts on a brave face as US government cuts hit 15 contracts
IBM has revealed 15 contracts agreed with the US government have been shelved amid a cost-cutting drive implemented by the Trump administration. The tech giant said the dropped contracts were worth about $100 million in total, less than 1% of its consulting group’s planned work, according to Reuters. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said in a call with investors: “Consulting is…
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IBM just unveiled its new z17 mainframe – and it’s built with AI performance in mind
IBM has released the latest version of its mainframe, the z17, aimed at supporting AI workloads and inferencing. The company said its research shows 88% of global IT executives believe that application modernization is crucial, and that more than three-quarters reckon that mainframes will continue to be central to digital transformation. According to IBM, the z17 has been designed with…
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New IBM z17 Mainframe Will ‘Redefine AI at Scale’
Screenshot of IBM z17 mainframe from an IBM product video. Image: IBM IBM on Tuesday announced the newest version of its famous mainframe: the IBM z17. Powered by the latest IBM Telum II processor, IBM z17 culminates five years of research and development. It features AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. “IBM Z is built to redefine AI…
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IBM pledges support for UK government cyber skills program
IBM has teamed up with the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) for a cyber skills program for girls. The company confirmed it will provide the online platform for this year’s CyberFirst Girls competition, a UK-wide program open to girls between the ages of 12 and 13. Run by the NCSC,…
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IBM completes HashiCorp acquisition after gaining regulatory approval
IBM has completed its acquisition of HashiCorp and unveiled plans to integrate the company’s automation and security technology into its cloud offerings. The $6.4 billion deal – which is being finalized a couple of months later than expected – was held up by the need to gain approval from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the US Federal Trade…
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IBM CompletesHashiCorp Acquisition for $6.4 Billion, Expanding Hybrid Cloud Offerings
Image: nmann77/Adobe Stock IBM has finally completed its acquisition of San Francisco-based HashiCorp for $6.4 billion, 10 months after its announcement. The companies aim to address the growing complexity enterprises face in managing multicloud and hybrid cloud infrastructures, especially with the rise of AI-driven applications that constantly shift workloads and require rapid scaling. From today, HashiCorp’s automation tools, such as…
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IBM eyes Oracle expertise gains with latest acquisition
IBM has announced plans to acquire global Oracle consultancy Applications Software Technology in an effort to bolster its Oracle expertise. Applications Software Technology specializes in driving business transformation with Oracle Cloud Applications, particularly for clients in the public sector such as local government and education. IBM said the deal will enhance its Oracle solutions for clients across North America, the…
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IBM and GlobalFoundries settle long-running legal cases
IBM and semiconductor firm GlobalFoundries have settled a long-running dispute over intellectual property. Back in 2015, GlobalFoundries – the chipmaking unit of AMD which was spun out in 2009 – took over IBM’s loss-making chip-manufacturing operation. It agreed to provide IBM with high-performance Power processors for mainframes and IBM’s Watson AI technology as the sole supplier over a ten-year period.…
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UK regulator to investigate IBM takeover of HashiCorp
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a preliminary investigation into IBM’s acquisition of HashiCorp. The regulator said it’s concerned that the $6.4 billion deal would lead to a substantial lessening of competition. It has put out a call for comment, set to close on 16 January, and revealed it will decide whether to refer the merger for…
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