IBM has unveiled breakthrough research in optics technology that could dramatically improve how data centers train and run generative AI models. Researchers have pioneered a new process for co-packaged optics (CPO), the next generation of optics technology, to enable connectivity within data centers at the speed of light through opticsRead More…

New research commissioned by IBM found that companies surveyed are investing in AI for the long term, with a growing interest in using open-source tools to drive ROI and innovation going forward. The study of more than 2,400 IT decision makers (ITDMs), conducted by Morning Consult and developed in collaboration with Lopez Research,Read More…

  IBM has announced the inauguration of its new office in Al Mana Tower, located in the Corniche area of Doha, during an official ceremony attended by H.E. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Qatar’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mr. Timmy Davis, the U.S. Ambassador to Qatar, Mr. ShukriRead More…

IBM has announced that it is bringing the Apptio portfolio of enterprise agile planning (EAP), IT financial management, and cloud FinOps solutions to Microsoft Azure. In addition, IBM announced their global expansion of IBM Software availability on the Azure Marketplace making it easier for customers to buy software directly onRead More…

At IBM’s annual TechXchange event, IBM announced the release of its most advanced family of AI models to date, Granite 3.0. IBM’s third-generation Granite flagship language models can outperform or match similarly sized models from leading model providers on many academic and industry benchmarks, showcasing strong performance, transparency and safety. ConsistentRead More…

Securitas and IBM entered into the first global Vested security agreement, shifting from a transactional contract to a collaborative, win-win partnership. Together with IBM, Securitas has established the world’s first global Vested security agreement, a strategic partnership that could have a significant impact on the industry. The Vested business modelRead More…

IBM and Intel have announced a collaboration to deploy Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators as a service on IBM Cloud. This offering, which is expected to be available in early 2025, aims to help more cost effectively scale enterprise AI and drive innovation underpinned with security and resiliency. This collaboration will also enableRead More…

IBM has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealing the average cost of a data breach for businesses in the Middle East reached $8.74 (SAR 32.80 million) in 2024. This represents an increase of nearly 10% this year, from SAR 29.90 million in 2023. According to the organisationsRead More…

IBM is all set to acquire HashiCorp for an estimated value of $6.4 billion as IBM continues its deep focus on hybrid cloud and AI. HashiCorp’s suite of products provides enterprises with extensive Infrastructure Lifecycle Management and Security Lifecycle Management capabilitiesRead More…