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International Business Machines Corporation develops enterprise technology across software, consulting, hardware, hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence and quantum computing. News from IBM centers on AI platforms and services, including watsonx, IBM Enterprise Advantage, IBM Consulting Advantage, IBM Sovereign Core, watsonx Orchestrate and Red Hat technologies for hybrid and regulated environments.
Recurring updates also cover IBM Consulting client work, industry and cloud collaborations, research milestones in quantum-centric supercomputing, AI-enabled application experiences, and IBM Institute for Business Value studies on enterprise adoption and governance of AI.
IBM has unveiled new features for its Max Platform, including Max Velocity and Max Alert Live, aimed at enhancing media storytelling and alerting capabilities for severe weather events. Max Velocity allows users to create videos from any location using cloud technology, improving operational efficiency and potentially generating advertising revenue. Max Alert Live will automate notifications for weather alerts, integrating directly with the National Weather Service to enhance public safety. These innovations were showcased at the NAB show in Las Vegas.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Red Hat have partnered for a five-year project to modernize the U.S. Department of Education's G5 grants management system using open hybrid cloud technologies. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making through advanced applications, and ensure compliance with future technological advancements. The modernization comes at a crucial time as federal agencies increase grant spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new system will leverage data consolidation and migration to AWS, optimizing the grant-making process for better performance.
IBM has announced the expansion of its annual Think conference, set to take place on May 10-11, 2022, in Boston, followed by international events across more than a dozen cities. The conference aims to reconnect its global community in person after two years of digital-only events, focusing on topics such as data, AI, cybersecurity, and hybrid cloud. Key themes will include AI and automation, cybersecurity threats, and business modernization. The event will feature keynotes, technology demos, and networking opportunities.
IBM reported strong first-quarter 2022 earnings, achieving $14.2 billion in revenue, an 8% increase year-over-year, with hybrid cloud and AI driving growth in Software and Consulting. Software revenue rose 12%, while Consulting grew 13%. Hybrid cloud revenue reached $5.0 billion, up 14%. Free cash flow for the quarter stood at $1.2 billion, with cash on hand totaling $10.8 billion. The company anticipates full-year revenue growth at the high end of the mid-single-digit range, supported by ongoing investments in Kyndryl.
The International Science Reserve (ISR), launched by the New York Academy of Sciences with founding partners including IBM, aims to unite over 1,000 scientists globally to address pressing challenges like pandemics and climate change. The ISR facilitates scientific collaboration, offering resources and conducting readiness exercises. Its Executive Board comprises leaders from various sectors, including IBM and Pfizer. The inaugural focus will be on wildfire prevention, driven by an alarming 60% increase in wildfire risks due to climate change. This initiative seeks to enhance global crisis preparedness.
A recent IBM study reveals a significant shift in AI ethics responsibility, with 80% of executives citing non-technical leaders, like CEOs, as key advocates, up from 15% in 2018. Despite 79% of CEOs being ready to implement AI ethics practices, less than a quarter of organizations have acted, highlighting a gap between intention and action. The study also finds that while 68% of organizations recognize the importance of diversity in mitigating AI bias, their teams are notably less inclusive. As firms begin to embed ethical principles into AI, the urgency for comprehensive governance has never been greater.
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IBM has unveiled the IBM z16, featuring the IBM Telum processor designed for AI inferencing, enabling real-time insights for critical workloads like financial transactions. It is the first quantum-safe system, integrating advanced cryptography for future-proofing against cyber threats. The z16 can process 300 billion inference requests daily with just one millisecond latency. This innovation aims to revolutionize industries by enhancing fraud detection and transaction processing. The system will be available from May 31, 2022.
A recent report by IBM reveals significant geographical and generational disparities in the frequency and impact of financial fraud. The 2022 IBM Global Financial Fraud Impact Report indicates that Americans suffer from the highest rates of financial fraud per year, averaging $265 lost to fraudulent charges, despite reporting lower amounts lost compared to other countries. The study shows Millennials being the most affected group by various fraud types, and a notable 22% of Americans lack confidence in their banks' abilities to manage fraud.