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IBM boosts AI capabilities with Hakkoda acquisition to enhance data transformation

IBM announced the acquisition of Hakkoda Inc., a global data and AI consultancy, to enhance IBM Consulting's data transformation services.

IBM and the Masters tournament enhance digital fan experience with AI technology

IBM and the Masters Tournament have announced enhancements to the digital fan features on the Masters app and Masters.com for the upcoming 2025 Masters Tournament.

IBM and Tokyo Electron extend semiconductor research collaboration for next-gen AI

IBM and Tokyo Electron (TEL) have announced the renewal of their collaboration in semiconductor technology research, extending their joint efforts with a new agreement spanning five years.

IBM expands its 'as a service' offerings with new storage and power solutions

IBM has taken a significant step forward in the "as a service" market with its introduction of IBM Storage Ceph as a Service, added to its portfolio of service solutions aimed at easing on-premises infrastructure management.

Finastra partners with IBM on enhanced lending cloud service

Finastra and IBM have announced a collaboration to enhance Finastra's Lending Cloud Service (LCS), which offers comprehensive services for Corporate Lending solutions such as Loan IQ, Trade Innovation, and Corporate Channels.

IBM collaborates with NVIDIA to boost enterprise-scale AI capabilities

IBM has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to enhance AI capabilities through the integration of NVIDIA's AI Data Platform technologies.

IBM partners with Basque Government for Europe's first Quantum System Two

The Basque Government and IBM have announced plans to install Europe's first IBM Quantum System Two at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastian, Spain.

Mitsubishi introduces AI tool for enhanced Outlander buying experience

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada has introduced a new AI-powered tool called "The Intelligent Companion" to enhance the customer experience for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander.

IBM Watson Brings New Generative AI Capabilities to Masters Tournament Digital Platforms

IBM's Watson is bringing new generative AI capabilities to the Masters Tournament digital platforms. The technology giant, in collaboration with the Masters Tournament, has introduced several new features aimed at enhancing the digital viewing experience for golf fans around the world.One of the key features announced is IBM Hole Insights, which offers detailed, data-driven projections and analysis for each hole on the course. Jonathan Adashek, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at IBM, highlighted the impact of Watson's generative AI power in creating...

Casper Labs and IBM Consulting Collaborate to Enhance Transparency and Auditability for AI Systems

Casper Labs, the enterprise blockchain software and services provider, has announced a partnership with IBM Consulting to develop a blockchain-powered solution that aims to improve transparency and auditability in AI systems. By leveraging Casper Labs' blockchain technology and IBM's watsonx.governance, the solution will establish an additional layer for governing AI training data, allowing organizations to track and audit changes made to generative AI models.The collaboration between Casper Labs and IBM Consulting comes in response to the challenges faced by...

IBM study reveals consumer discontent in retail experiences and interest in AI-driven shopping

A new global study conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value highlights a growing gap between consumer expectations and the current retail offering. The study, titled "Revolutionize retail with AI everywhere: Customers won't wait," surveyed nearly 20,000 global consumers and found that only 9% of respondents are content with in-store shopping, while 14% are satisfied with online shopping.