Company: IBM

Managing Cloud Costs Amid AI and Cloud-Native Adoption
Paul Nashawaty and Steven Dickens of The Futurum Group cover IBM's acquisition of Kubecost, a cost monitoring and management tool for Kubernetes, marking a step toward providing a comprehensive cost management platform for cloud-native applications.
IBM Introduces a Catalog of Runtime Services for Quantum Computing Developers
Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President and Practice Lead of Emerging Technologies at The Futurum Group, examines IBM’s introduction of Qiskit Functions. These tools make it easier for developers to incorporate third-party functionality into their quantum applications.
Tackling Mainframe Skills: Upskilling, Reskilling, and External Expertise Solutions for Modernization
Steven Dickens, Chief Technology Advisor at The Futurum Group, shares insights on how Mainframe modernization is accelerating with AI and hybrid IT, but skills gaps remain, with the majority of organizations relying on external providers.
IBM’s DS8000 G10, Launching in Late 2024, Offers Groundbreaking Performance With PCIe gen4, NVMe Technology, and Enhanced Ransomware Protection for Mission-Critical Enterprise Storage
IBM's 10th generation DS8000, launching in late 2024, introduces significant advancements in performance and security for mission-critical storage systems. Camberley Bates and Steven Dickens share their insights on how upgrades such as PCIe gen4, NVMe technology, and enhanced ransomware protection position the DS8000 G10 to meet the evolving demands of heavily regulated industries, offering robust cyber resilience and faster data recovery.
GlobalFoundries Supports Formerly Stealth Startup to Manufacture Lower-Power CPUs
Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President and Practice Lead of Emerging Technologies at The Futurum Group, looks at Carnegie Mellon University-connected startup Efficient’s partnership with GlobalFoundries to manufacture a processor that Efficient claims is up to 166x more energy-efficient than industry-standard embedded CPUs.
Intel and IBM Strike AI Partnership to Deploy Gaudi 3 Accelerators on IBM Cloud to Meet Enterprise AI Scaling and Optimization Demands
The Futurum Group’s Ron Westfall assesses why combining Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators and Xeon CPUs with IBM Cloud enables them to develop new AI capabilities and make inroads fulfilling the rapidly expanding demand for cost-effective, secure AI computing solutions.
The Introduction of Telum II Is Timely, as IBM Continues to Deliver Strong Revenue Performance Even Late Into the Z16 Cycle.
Steven Dickens highlights how IBM's Telum II processor marks a significant leap forward in mainframe technology, particularly for transactional AI workloads. The advanced cache architecture, designed to optimize performance for complex data processing, is crucial for environments that require high-speed, secure, and reliable computing. With IBM actively developing over 200 AI use cases, the Telum II processor is poised to deliver substantial innovation, especially as IBM readies its next-generation mainframe system for release in 2025. This strategic focus positions IBM to meet the growing demands of enterprise computing in the AI era.
Chris Berry and Susan Eickhoff, leading figures in processor development at IBM, join Steven Dickens to share insights on IBM's groundbreaking AI acceleration technologies presented at Hot Chips.
SiFive RISC-V Chip Targets Data Centers, Vehicles, and Embedded Systems
Dr. Bob Sutor and Steven Dickens of The Futurum Group examine the strategic significance of SiFive’s new P870-D processor in addressing the growing demand for scalable, power-efficient solutions in AI-driven data centers. The analysts note that SiFive’s focus on flexibility and industry-standard protocols positions the company to compete effectively in the evolving landscape dominated by traditional players such as AMD and Intel.
Arrcus Gains $30 Million Investment with NVIDIA Chipping In, T-Mobile Seeks Reduction in 5G Laptop and FWA Barriers, and Ericsson Sees Differentiated 5G Ahead
Guy Shanny, Global Data Security Leader, and Matthew Shriner share their insights on the crucial task of securing AI against emerging threats, showcasing IBM and Polar Security's innovative approaches.
In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, we delve into the Future of Memory and Storage Summit, discussing advancements in AI-related memory technology and Intel's ongoing challenges. We also highlight Palantir's commercial growth and Cloudera's role in data management for AI, while underscoring efforts to support women in the tech industry through the SuperWomen of FMS initiative.
New Encryption Methods That Quantum Computers Will Likely Not Be Able to Break
Dr. Bob Sutor and Krista Case of The Futurum Group discuss the three new standards for post-quantum encryption released by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology and IBM’s role in developing the specifications.

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