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Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
IBM rolls out new chips and servers, aims for simplified AI
International Business Machines on Tuesday announced a new line of data center chips and servers that it says will be more power-efficient than rivals and will simplify the process of rolling out artificial intelligence in business operations. IBM introduced its new Power11 chips on Tuesday, marking its first major update to its "Power" line of chips since 2020. These chips have traditionally vied against offerings from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices in data centers, particularly in specialized sectors such as financial services, manufacturing and healthcare. Like Nvidia's AI servers, IBM's Power systems are an integrated package of chips and software. Tom McPherson, general manager of Power systems at IBM, said the Armonk, New York-based company used that tight coupling to focus on reliability and security. The Power11 systems, available from July 25, will not need any planned downtime for software updates, and their unplanned downtime each year averages just over 30 seconds. They are also designed to detect and respond within a minute to a ransomware attack - where hackers encrypt data and then try to extract a ransom in exchange for the keys, IBM said. In the fourth quarter of this year, IBM plans to integrate Power11 with Spyre, its AI chip introduced last year. McPherson said IBM does not aim to compete with Nvidia in helping create and train AI systems, but is instead focused on simplifying AI deployment for inference, the process of putting an AI system to work in speeding up a business task. "We can integrate AI capabilities seamlessly into this for inference acceleration and help their business process improvements," McPherson said in an interview last week referring to work with early customers. "It's not going to have all the horsepower for training or anything, but it's going to have really good inferencing capabilities that are simple to integrate." (Reporting by Stephen Nellis in San Francisco; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IBM Study: Profit-Driven CMOs See AI as Growth Driver, but Operational Hurdles Slow Them Down
54% of surveyed executives underestimated the operational complexity of translating AI strategies into outcomes. Only 22% of surveyed organizations have established clear guidelines and guardrails for the use of AI in automated decision-making. 64% of CMO respondents are now responsible for profitability, with 58% accountable for revenue growth. ARMONK, N.Y., June 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value reveals that surveyed CMOs widely acknowledge the strategic importance of AI, but face an execution gap – largely due to fragmented systems – as they adapt to a significant role shift. The global study* of 1,800 marketing and sales executives found that while 81% of CMO respondents view AI as a game-changer, 84% report that challenges with rigid, fragmented operations limit their ability to effectively harness the technology. More than half (54%) of respondents admit they underestimated the operational complexity of translating AI strategies into tangible outcomes, and only 17% feel prepared to integrate agentic AI into their processes. According to the study, only 23% of surveyed CMOs feel employees are prepared for the cultural and operational shifts brought by AI agents, and 67% of respondents see reshaping culture for emerging technology as their responsibility. With 64% of surveyed CMOs now responsible for profitability and 58% accountable for revenue growth, the research underscores the need for greater technology integration and improved cross-functional collaboration to drive business performance. In fact, respondents who report internal collaboration challenges experienced slightly lower (12%) revenue growth in 2024 versus their higher performing peers (13%) – a seemingly modest 1-point gap that could represent $140M in potential upside for an average $14B revenue base. "The companies that will dominate the next decade are the ones with the deepest AI integrations. This means starting with AI at the core of the organization and building the right operating model and team on top of that," said Jonathan Adashek, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, IBM. "For many CMOs, this means being willing to admit that our current marketing model—no matter how comfortable, how familiar, or how challenging to replace—is not delivering what is needed and actively sabotaging our future." Other key findings include: As CMOs embrace AI strategies, they may be unprepared to deliver results 65% agree AI-literate talent is critical for achieving high priority objectives, yet only 21% of respondents believe they have the talent needed to achieve their goals for the next two years. 22% of surveyed organizations have established clear guidelines and guardrails for the use of AI in automated decision-making, which means roughly 8 out of 10 have work to do to guide employees through a major shift in ways of working. 62% of respondents say the pace of change creates tensions between demand and operations functions. Just under a quarter (24%) of respondents say they have technology platforms supporting consistent cross-functional collaboration, and just 44% have integrated systems for demand planning and fulfillment. 69% of surveyed CMOs acknowledge that new privacy regulations will require them to rethink their data strategy. Operational silos and fragmented technology may be hindering performance Only 28% of surveyed organizations report that the end-to-end customer experience is effectively owned and aligned across functions, which can impact financial performance. Respondents indicate that fully aligning marketing, sales and operations could unlock a 20% increase in their organization's revenue. Surveyed CMOs identify their top data-related challenges as syncing or automating workflows across multiple systems, data fragmentation and having too many tools and platforms to manage. Roughly 7 in 10 (68%) of CMOs surveyed say simplifying technology infrastructure will enhance their operational efficiency and effectiveness. When asked about their greatest challenge over the next three years, cybersecurity and data privacy top the list, followed by technology modernization, forecast accuracy and talent recruiting/retention. To view the full study, visit: *Study MethodologyThe IBM Institute for Business Value, in cooperation with Oxford Economics, surveyed 1,800 Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Chief Sales Officers (CSOs) across 33 geographies and 24 industries between March and May 2025. For simplicity and audience relevance, findings in this report are attributed to "CMOs," though data are aggregated across these roles and not segmented by title. As such, references to "CMOs" represent the combined insights of these demand leadership roles, unless otherwise specified. Survey topics include executive priorities, growth objectives, customer experience initiatives, technology adoption, collaboration and talent. The IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM's thought leadership think tank, combines global research and performance data with expertise from industry thinkers and leading academics to deliver insights that make business leaders smarter. For more world-class thought leadership, visit: To receive more insights, subscribe to the IdeaWatch newsletter: About IBMIBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit for more information. 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Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Jillian Gendal Helps Dancers with Disabilities Shine in the Spotlight
ARMONK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 / / -- Jillian Gendal is empowering young dancers with disabilities to take the stage through her initiative, Spotlight . The program is dedicated to raising money and awareness for Dancing Dreams , a New York City-based non-profit that ensures every dancer, regardless of ability, has the chance to shine. Gendal's efforts have already made a tangible impact, providing new costumes for 41 students for their Spring recital. 'Ever since I was a kid, I've loved dancing on stage,' Gendal shared. 'But performing is a privilege. Not everyone has access to the resources and support to do so, especially children with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities.' Gendal began supporting Dancing Dreams in 7th grade, donating money to the organization as part of her mitzvah project. More recently, she launched Spotlight to further her impact. She originally hoped to volunteer directly with disabled teens through a weekly one-on-one mentor program. However, the program's location in Queens limited her from doing so. Instead, she explored bringing the program to her local Westchester community but faced challenges with meeting the necessary physical therapy safety requirements. Undeterred, Gendal shifted her focus to what she could do from home: support the program's end-of-year recital on May 18th so the dancers would feel as special as possible. In just a few months, she raised over $1,000 to purchase brand new costumes for six classes of dancers, most of whom come from families with limited financial resources. 'Costumes and other props are a luxury,' explained Gendal. 'Without donations, the children are stuck with homemade costumes or previously used ones.' Wearing new costumes not only boosts the children's confidence, but it also gives their parents a sense of pride as they witness what their children have been able to achieve. 'There are really no other programs like this—where kids with varying degrees of disabilities can dance alongside one another,' Gendal said. 'It's incredibly rewarding to help them do what I've always loved. I'm so happy I get to be part of making these dancers feel special.' Gendal is already fundraising for next year's recital. To learn more about Spotlight or to donate, visit . ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About Jillian Gendal Jillian Gendal is a junior at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, New York, where she is a member of Mu Alpha Theta and consistently earns High Honor Roll. She is also a member of the Student Wellness Advisory Committee, Youth Against Cancer, The Oracle (the school newspaper), the Student Grading Committee, and the Student Athletic Leadership Team—many of which she has participated in since her freshman year. A lifelong dancer and creative spirit, Gendal competes on the Senior team at the Armonk Center for Dance and works as a dance counselor at Raquette Lake Girls Camp. She recently completed AP Graphic Design and will take AP Photography next year to further explore her interest in digital art. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Media Contact Jillian Gendal Spotlight [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lumen and IBM Collaborate to Unlock Scalable AI for Businesses
Companies to develop AI solutions that bring inferencing to the edge, helping businesses overcome cost and security challenges as they scale AI DENVER and ARMONK, N.Y., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a new collaboration to develop enterprise-grade AI solutions at the edge—integrating watsonx, IBM's portfolio of AI products, with Lumen's Edge Cloud infrastructure and network. Together, Lumen and IBM aim to bring powerful, real-time AI inferencing closer to where data is generated, helping companies overcome cost, latency, and security barriers as they scale AI adoption and enhance customer experiences. IBM Corporation logo. (PRNewsfoto/IBM Corporation) Lumen delivers low-latency, high through-put infrastructure that serves as the backbone of the emerging AI economy. The new AI inferencing solutions optimized for the edge will deploy IBM watsonx technology in Lumen's edge data centers and leverage Lumen's multi-cloud architecture, enabling clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and retail to analyze massive volumes of data in near real-time to help minimize latency. This will allow enterprises to develop and deploy AI models closer to the point of data generation, facilitating smarter decision-making while maintaining data control and security, plus accelerating AI innovation. "Enterprise leaders don't just want to explore AI, they need to scale it quickly, cost effectively and securely," said Ryan Asdourian, Chief Marketing and Strategy officer at Lumen. "By combining IBM's AI innovation with Lumen's powerful network edge, we're turning vision into action—making it easier for businesses to tap into real-time intelligence wherever their data lives, accelerate innovation, and deliver smarter, faster customer experiences." Unlocking the Power of GenAI at the Edge Lumen's edge network offers <5ms latency and direct connectivity to major cloud providers and enterprise locations. When paired with IBM watsonx, the infrastructure has the potential to enable real-time AI processing, which can help mitigate costs and risks associated with public cloud dependence. IBM Consulting will act as the preferred systems integrator, supporting clients in their efforts to scale deployments, reduce their costs and fully leverage AI capabilities through their deep technology, domain, and industry expertise. "Our work with Lumen underscores a strong commitment to meeting clients where they are —bringing the power of enterprise-grade AI and hybrid cloud to wherever data lives," said Adam Lawrence, General Manager, Americas Technology, IBM. "Together, we're helping clients accelerate their AI journeys with greater speed, flexibility and security, driving new use cases at the edge ranging from automated customer service to predictive maintenance and intelligent supply chains."
