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IBM and the Basque Government have announced plans to install Europe's first IBM Quantum System Two at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastian, Spain. The system will be powered by a 156-qubit IBM Quantum Heron processor, representing IBM's most advanced modular quantum computer to date.
The installation, expected to be completed by the end of 2025, updates the original plan to install an IBM Quantum System One. The Heron processor can execute utility-scale algorithms beyond classical simulation methods, capable of running certain quantum circuits with up to 5,000 two-qubit gate operations.
This initiative is part of the BasQ program launched in 2023, aimed at establishing the Basque Country as a leading technology hub. The center's members will utilize the system to advance research in physics, information science, and materials science, supporting the Basque Country Government's IKUR 2030 vision for quantum technologies.
Mitsubishi Motors Canada has launched an AI-powered 'Intelligent Companion' for the 2025 Outlander, developed in collaboration with WongDoody and IBM. The tool, launched on March 5, 2025, utilizes IBM's watsonx portfolio and Granite model to provide an interactive 3D visual guide of the vehicle.
The AI-driven system offers personalized experiences, allowing customers to explore the Outlander in a real-world, branded environment. Built with IBM watsonx Orchestrate and watsonx.ai, it handles customer queries with natural, conversational responses and adapts to individual needs.
The project was developed rapidly, moving from concept to market launch in just twelve weeks. The system was specifically trained and tested with Canadian target audiences to ensure relevance and value in addressing niche questions about the vehicle.
IBM and partners have launched the 2025 Call for Code program, inviting developers to create AI-powered solutions addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program features five qualifying hackathons throughout the year, with the first event running March 20-31, 2025, focusing on clean water and sanitation.
Participants will use technologies like watsonx.ai and IBM Cloud services to develop proof-of-concept solutions. Teams of 1-5 developers can win $5,000 USD and conference passes for each hackathon, with qualifying teams advancing to compete for the grand prize of $50,000 USD.
The initiative includes collaboration with IBM's TechXchange Client Advocacy team and features a special hackathon addressing climate action as part of the 2025 Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit. Winners will receive open-source project support from the Linux Foundation, with final results announced in December.
Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) and IBM have announced an expanded collaboration focusing on integrating Juniper's Mist AI with IBM's watsonx platform to enhance enterprise network management. The partnership aims to address IT network complexities and improve user experiences while reducing operational costs.
Two key projects are being developed: IBM Guest Services, which integrates Mist AI with watsonx Orchestrate to automate Wi-Fi support tickets, and IBM AskNetwork, an internal tool using watsonx Orchestrate and Mist AI to resolve network infrastructure issues. The companies plan to explore additional capabilities in location-based insights and diagnostics for industries like healthcare and retail.
IBM has completed its acquisition of HashiCorp for $35 per share, representing an enterprise value of $6.4 billion. The acquisition strengthens IBM's hybrid cloud platform capabilities, as HashiCorp specializes in automating and securing infrastructure for hybrid cloud applications and generative AI.
The merger comes at a time when nearly 75% of enterprises are using hybrid cloud, and projections indicate generative AI will drive the creation of 1 billion new cloud-native applications by 2028. HashiCorp's key products, including Terraform and Vault, are now available through IBM's automation software portfolio.
The integration creates synergies across multiple IBM growth areas, including Red Hat, watsonx, data security, IT automation, and Consulting. The combined capabilities aim to help clients accelerate innovation, strengthen security, and optimize cloud infrastructure management at scale.
IBM has unveiled Granite 3.2, the next generation of its large language model family, focusing on small, efficient AI models for enterprise use. The new release includes:
- A vision language model (VLM) for document understanding that matches larger models' performance
- Enhanced reasoning capabilities in 2B and 8B models with switchable chain of thought functionality
- Slimmed-down Guardian safety models with 30% size reduction while maintaining performance
- New TinyTimeMixers (TTM) models for long-term forecasting up to two years
The models are available under Apache 2.0 license on Hugging Face and various platforms including watsonx.ai, Ollama, and Replicate. The Granite 3.2 8B model has shown significant improvements in instruction-following benchmarks and can rival larger models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet in math reasoning tasks.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced its intent to acquire DataStax, an AI and data solution provider, to enhance its watsonx portfolio and accelerate generative AI capabilities. The acquisition, expected to close in Q2 2025, will help enterprises unlock value from unstructured data.
DataStax brings key technologies including AstraDB and DataStax Enterprise (NoSQL and vector database capabilities powered by Apache Cassandra®), and Langflow (open-source tool for low-code AI application development). These solutions will integrate with IBM watsonx.data and watsonx.ai platforms, addressing the challenge that 70% of companies face with data-related difficulties in AI initiatives.
DataStax serves hundreds of customers including FedEx, Capital One, The Home Depot and Verizon. The company, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, will continue supporting open-source communities including Apache Cassandra®, Langflow, Apache Pulsar™, and OpenSearch. Financial terms were not disclosed.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced a new agreement with Riyadh Air to integrate IBM's AI portfolio, watsonx, and IBM Consulting solutions to enhance guest and employee experiences. This collaboration aims to support Riyadh Air's mission to launch flights in 2025, positioning it as the world's first digital native airline. The announcement was made at The FII PRIORITY Miami 2025 Summit.
Riyadh Air will leverage AI to create an intelligent digital foundation, streamlining operations and empowering employees. IBM will oversee the installation and deployment of watsonx, developing AI use cases using the IBM Garage methodology. The AI platform will focus on data security, privacy, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI adoption.
AI-powered Virtual Assistants will be deployed for customer and employee self-service, enhancing efficiency and service. This partnership aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, aiming to serve 330 million passengers annually by 2030, positioning the Kingdom as a global aviation hub.
IBM's new global study reveals significant benefits for telecommunication providers embracing cloud computing and AI in their networks. The study, surveying 750 global network executives, highlights that 79% prioritize network performance, while pioneering innovators show higher AI adoption rates compared to peers.
Key findings show that 62% of technology innovators use traditional AI for network planning versus 40% of peers, and 54% integrate generative AI, double their peers' rate. Despite 55% of respondents experiencing network security breaches in the past year, only 42% consider network security a top challenge for the next three years.
Over the next three years, executives plan to increase investments in cloud implementation by 20%, traditional AI by 16%, and generative AI by 19%. The study emphasizes the importance of cultural transformation and innovation for CSPs to capture network monetization opportunities.
IBM has announced a collaboration with Penn State to develop MyResource, an AI-powered student concierge built using watsonx technology. The system, scheduled to launch in fall 2025, will serve nearly 90,000 Penn State students by providing streamlined access to campus resources including academic advising, health and wellness, and financial aid services.
The initiative arose from student leaders identifying needs for improved access to campus services, supported by university analysis. IBM consultants are utilizing watsonx Assistant's conversational AI capabilities and watsonx.ai for hosting and training foundation models with Penn State's data. The system will include AI guardrails to detect and remove potentially harmful language or sensitive data, while watsonx Discovery will enhance response quality and accuracy.
IBM plans to expand this solution to other U.S. higher education institutions in the future.
