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IBM has announced three new AI products aimed at enhancing advertising solutions while prioritizing user privacy. The launch, revealed at Advertising Week's digital event, aims to assist brands in navigating the evolving advertising landscape disrupted by cookie elimination and increased demand for transparency. Key innovations include the IBM Watson Advertising Accelerator, Attribution, and Predictive Audiences. IBM plans to partner with industry leaders such as Xandr/AT&T and Magnite to facilitate AI integration throughout the advertising ecosystem, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing trust in the advertising space.

On October 5, 2020, IBM announced that the Bank of Thailand successfully launched the world’s first blockchain-based platform for government savings bonds, issuing $1.6 billion in just two weeks. This innovative platform, leveraging IBM Cloud, significantly accelerates bond issuance from 15 days to just 2 days, while also reducing operational costs and complexities. Collaborating with eight institutions, the initiative enhances transparency and efficiency in bond transactions. The Bank of Thailand aims to extend this blockchain technology to all government bonds to benefit retail and wholesale investors.

IBM has announced the launch of IBM Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM) in collaboration with Fenergo, aimed at improving client onboarding for financial institutions. This solution integrates IBM Watson's AI and analytics via the IBM Cloud to enhance personalization, risk assessment, and compliance. Research indicates that incomplete onboarding can extend from two to 12 weeks, leading to penalties if regulations are not met. This partnership aims to streamline these processes, allowing institutions to focus on customer needs while ensuring compliance.

A recent IBM study reveals that nearly 60% of global C-suite executives are accelerating digital transformations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key findings indicate that while many organizations have overcome traditional barriers, significant gaps remain between executive perspectives and employee experiences, particularly in skills development and health support. The study highlights a 20% increase in prioritization for cloud and AI technologies over the next two years. Additionally, executives are urged to focus on empathetic leadership and the well-being of employees to foster productivity amidst ongoing disruptions.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has launched a new version of its Financial Transaction Manager (FTM), now containerized to run on Red Hat OpenShift, enhancing its hybrid cloud capabilities for banks and financial institutions. The FTM is an integrated payments platform that facilitates real-time monitoring and processing of financial transactions across various payment types, aimed at improving management and performance. The updated version supports rulebooks from prominent payment networks, enabling organizations to gain insights into payment trends, ultimately responding better to customer needs.

IBM has launched its Risk Quantification Services to help organizations prioritize cybersecurity investments using analytics similar to traditional business decisions. This service allows Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to present quantitative data to the C-suite, detailing the financial implications of security risks. By assessing the probability and potential loss from security events, IBM aids in informed decision-making for cybersecurity strategies.

IBM announced a new initiative to assist U.S. states in managing voter information during the COVID-19 pandemic using AI technology from Watson. The company offers the Watson Assistant service free for 60 days to help states address a surge in voting-related inquiries. This system utilizes advanced Natural Language Processing to provide quick responses to voter questions about polling places, mail-in ballots, and deadlines. Notably, Idaho has already adopted this service to facilitate communication with its 900,000 registered voters.

IBM has launched its first Quantum education and research initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), with a focus on fostering a diverse quantum workforce. The initiative, titled the IBM-HBCU Quantum Center, will partner with Howard University and 12 other HBCUs, providing access to quantum computers and promoting education programs. Additionally, IBM is investing $100M in technology and skills development through the IBM Skills Academy. This program aims to equip students in STEM fields with essential skills in quantum computing, AI, and more.