IBM Launches New Services to Help Oracle Clients Extend Generative AI
IBM has expanded its consulting services to help Oracle clients maximize generative AI investments and optimize costs. The company is launching an expanded network of consultants, including thousands certified in Oracle technologies and skilled in IBM watsonx AI. These experts will help clients extend high-value generative AI use cases, choose appropriate AI models, and guide critical decisions on technology architecture and security risks.
IBM also announced its intent to acquire Accelalpha, a global Oracle services provider, to further expand its Oracle consulting expertise. The company is already assisting Oracle clients in applying generative AI, traditional AI, and automation to complement Oracle Fusion Applications' embedded AI offerings in various sectors.
IBM ha ampliato i suoi servizi di consulenza per aiutare i clienti Oracle a massimizzare gli investimenti in AI generativa e ottimizzare i costi. L'azienda sta lanciando una rete ampliata di consulenti, compresi migliaia certificati in tecnologie Oracle e abili in IBM watsonx AI. Questi esperti assisteranno i clienti a estendere casi d'uso di AI generativa ad alto valore, scegliere modelli di AI appropriati e guidare decisioni critiche sull'architettura tecnologica e sui rischi di sicurezza.
IBM ha anche annunciato la sua intenzione di acquisire Accelalpha, un fornitore globale di servizi Oracle, per espandere ulteriormente la sua expertise consulenziale su Oracle. L'azienda sta già assistendo i clienti Oracle nell'applicare l'AI generativa, l'AI tradizionale e l'automazione per completare le offerte di AI integrate delle Oracle Fusion Applications in vari settori.
IBM ha ampliado sus servicios de consultoría para ayudar a los clientes de Oracle a maximizar las inversiones en IA generativa y optimizar costos. La compañía está lanzando una red ampliada de consultores, incluidos miles certificados en tecnologías de Oracle y expertos en IBM watsonx AI. Estos especialistas ayudarán a los clientes a extender casos de uso de IA generativa de alto valor, elegir modelos de IA apropiados y guiar decisiones críticas sobre la arquitectura tecnológica y los riesgos de seguridad.
IBM también anunció su intención de adquirir Accelalpha, un proveedor global de servicios de Oracle, para ampliar aún más su experiencia en consultoría de Oracle. La compañía ya está asistiendo a clientes de Oracle en la aplicación de IA generativa, IA tradicional y automatización para complementar las ofertas de IA integradas de las Oracle Fusion Applications en varios sectores.
IBM은 Oracle 고객들이 생성적 AI에 대한 투자를 극대화하고 비용을 최적화할 수 있도록 컨설팅 서비스를 확장했습니다. 이 회사는 Oracle 기술에 대해 수천 명이 인증된 컨설턴트의 확대 네트워크를 출범하고 있으며, 이들은 IBM watsonx AI에 능숙합니다. 이러한 전문가들은 고객들이 높은 가치를 지닌 생성적 AI 사용 사례를 확장하고, 적합한 AI 모델을 선택하며, 기술 아키텍처 및 보안 위험에 대한 중요한 결정을 내리도록 돕습니다.
IBM은 또한 Accelalpha를 인수할 계획을 발표했습니다. Accelalpha는 글로벌 Oracle 서비스 제공업체로, Oracle 컨설팅 전문성을 더욱 확장하기 위한 것입니다. 이 회사는 현재 Oracle 고객들이 생성적 AI, 전통적 AI, 자동화를 적용하여 다양한 분야에서 Oracle Fusion Applications의 임베디드 AI 솔루션을 보완하도록 지원하고 있습니다.
IBM a élargi ses services de conseil pour aider les clients Oracle à maximiser leurs investissements en IA générative et à optimiser les coûts. L'entreprise lance un réseau de consultants élargi, comprenant des milliers de certifiés en technologies Oracle et spécialisés dans IBM watsonx AI. Ces experts aideront les clients à développer des cas d'utilisation d'IA générative à forte valeur ajoutée, à choisir des modèles d'IA appropriés et à guider des décisions critiques concernant l'architecture technologique et les risques de sécurité.
IBM a également annoncé son intention d'acquérir Accelalpha, un fournisseur mondial de services Oracle, afin d'élargir encore son expertise en matière de conseil Oracle. L'entreprise assiste déjà des clients Oracle dans l'application de l'IA générative, de l'IA traditionnelle et de l'automatisation pour compléter les offres d'IA intégrées des Oracle Fusion Applications dans divers secteurs.
IBM hat seine Beratungsdienste erweitert, um Oracle-Kunden dabei zu helfen, ihre Investitionen in generative KI zu maximieren und Kosten zu optimieren. Das Unternehmen startet ein erweitertes Netzwerk von Beratern, darunter Tausende von Experten, die in Oracle-Technologien zertifiziert sind und über Kenntnisse in IBM watsonx AI verfügen. Diese Experten werden den Kunden helfen, hochwertige Anwendungsfälle für generative KI auszubauen, geeignete KI-Modelle auszuwählen und kritische Entscheidungen zur Technologiearchitektur und zu Sicherheitsrisiken zu treffen.
IBM gab außerdem bekannt, dass es Accelalpha übernehmen möchte, einen globalen Anbieter von Oracle-Diensten, um seine Expertise in der Oracle-Beratung weiter auszubauen. Das Unternehmen unterstützt bereits Oracle-Kunden bei der Anwendung von generativer KI, traditioneller KI und Automatisierung, um die eingebetteten KI-Angebote der Oracle Fusion Applications in verschiedenen Sektoren zu ergänzen.
- Expansion of consulting services to help Oracle clients optimize generative AI investments
- Launch of an expanded network of consultants certified in Oracle technologies and skilled in IBM watsonx AI
- Intent to acquire Accelalpha, expanding IBM's Oracle consulting expertise
- Existing assistance to Oracle clients in applying AI and automation across various sectors
- 38-year partnership between IBM and Oracle, with ongoing collaboration opportunities
- Expected 89% increase in average compute spend between 2023 and 2025
- 42% of executives report concern about inadequate expertise hindering progress with generative AI
Insights
IBM's expanded consulting services for Oracle clients signify a strategic move in the AI landscape. The focus on generative AI and traditional AI integration highlights the growing demand for advanced AI solutions in enterprise environments. This expansion could potentially boost IBM's market position in the competitive AI consulting sector.
The partnership aims to address critical challenges like rising compute costs and lack of in-house AI expertise. By leveraging IBM's watsonx platform alongside Oracle's technologies, clients can potentially achieve more cost-efficient AI implementations. This approach could lead to increased adoption of AI solutions among Oracle's customer base, potentially driving revenue growth for both IBM and Oracle.
The planned acquisition of Accelalpha further strengthens IBM's Oracle expertise, potentially leading to enhanced service offerings and a larger market share in the Oracle ecosystem. This move could result in improved financial performance for IBM's consulting division in the medium to long term.
This expansion of IBM's Oracle-focused consulting services presents a positive outlook for IBM's revenue streams. By addressing the projected
The acquisition of Accelalpha, while financial details are not disclosed, is likely to be accretive to earnings in the medium term. It expands IBM's capabilities in a high-growth area, potentially leading to increased market share and higher consulting revenues. The partnership with Oracle, spanning 38 years, provides a stable foundation for this expansion, reducing risks associated with new market entries.
Investors should monitor the performance of IBM's consulting segment in upcoming quarterly reports to gauge the success of this strategic move. The impact on profit margins will be a key indicator, as the expansion may initially increase costs before yielding returns.
IBM's expansion in Oracle-focused AI consulting addresses a critical market need. With
The focus on fit-for-purpose AI models, including IBM Granite and open-source options, demonstrates a flexible approach that could appeal to a wide range of clients. This strategy aligns with the growing trend of customized AI solutions for specific business needs. The emphasis on addressing AI assistant sprawl and management oversight also tackles key concerns in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
IBM's participation in the AI Alliance and the collaboration between Red Hat and Oracle further strengthen its position in the open AI ecosystem. This commitment to open innovation could lead to faster advancements and broader adoption of AI technologies, potentially benefiting both IBM and the wider tech industry.
Expanded network of consulting experts will help clients maximize generative AI investments, optimize compute and implementation costs
The average cost of compute spend is expected to increase by
To help clients address these growing challenges, IBM Consulting is launching an expanded network of consultants to support Oracle clients, including thousands of consultants worldwide who are certified across core Oracle technologies – such as OCI Generative AI, OCI AI Services, and OCI Data Science – as well as deeply skilled in the IBM watsonx AI and data platform.
The consultants will be committed to helping clients extend high value generative AI use cases coupled with traditional AI and automation solutions, aimed to maximize their return-on-investment and optimize compute and implementation costs. That includes helping clients choose and deploy the right fit-for-purpose AI models for their unique requirements, including enterprise-grade models such as IBM Granite, open source or other third-party models. With their deep skills in IBM watsonx and technologies from IBM's open ecosystem of business partners, IBM consultants can help guide clients' critical decisions around technology architecture, generative AI and software licensing, data and analytics architecture, security risks and more to enhance automation of their workflows and help establish a stronger and more cost-efficient technology foundation for developing and deploying generative AI applications.
In addition, IBM just announced its intent to acquire Accelalpha, a global Oracle services provider with deep expertise helping clients digitize core business operations and accelerate adoption of Oracle Cloud Applications, further expanding IBM's Oracle consulting expertise.
"Our clients are eager to extend generative AI initiatives but they're also concerned about rising compute costs, lack of in-house AI skills, AI assistant sprawl, and management oversight," said Corinne Koppel, Global Oracle Practice Leader, IBM Consulting. "We're proud to bring clients even more skills and solutions to help them optimize their investments with Oracle's full stack generative AI technology leveraging an open architecture."
Helping Extend Oracle Fusion Applications
IBM Consulting is already helping Oracle clients apply generative AI, traditional AI and automation in domain and industry-specific solutions to complement Oracle Fusion Applications' embedded AI offerings. For example, IBM Consulting has helped Oracle Fusion Applications customers expand use cases in human resources, procurement and sourcing, finance and the public sector.
Accelerating clients' time to value with IBM Consulting Advantage
IBM consultants supporting Oracle clients bring the power of the AI-powered engagement platform, IBM Consulting Advantage, to help accelerate clients' time-to-value and improve consistency, repeatability, quality and speed-of-delivery.
For example, IBM Consulting has expanded its OCI migration and modernization capability with generative AI powered assets in IBM Consulting Advantage to help clients fast-track moving their applications and data to OCI. IBM consultants use an asset-first migration approach to support clients from discovery and design to build, migrate, test and deployment.
IBM and Oracle have a 38-year partnership spanning both technology and services, and continue to find new opportunities for collaboration like Red Hat and Oracle's recent announcement of the availability of Red Hat OpenShift hybrid cloud application platform on OCI. Oracle is also part of the AI Alliance, which IBM co-founded in 2023. The AI Alliance brings together leading organizations across industry, startups, academia, research and government to support open innovation and open science in AI.
With deep industry expertise spanning strategy, experience design, technology, and operations, IBM Consulting is the catalyst for business transformation and the trusted partner to over 3,000 of the world's most innovative and valuable companies. Our 160,000 consultants embrace an open way of working, bringing a diverse set of voices, experiences and technologies like hybrid cloud and AI together to accelerate business transformation. Supported by IBM Garage, our proven collaborative engagement model, we bring speed and scale to innovation with an enduring ecosystem of technology leaders to deliver solutions for some of the world's most complex challenges.
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