IBM looks back on 2023: Focusing on the two transformative forces of AI and hybrid cloud

(Global TMT December 28, 2023) IBM, as the global leader in enterprise-level AI technology and applications, has injected strong impetus into the large-scale application of enterprise-level basic models and generative AI, through a new generation of AI and data The launch of the platform watsonx. Looking back on its achievements in 2023, IBM officially bids farewell to this fruitful year.

1. Release watsonx and make AI the core productivity of enterprises

IBM has decades of experience and accumulation in the field of AI. They were the first to release an enterprise-level AI and data platform called Watsonx in May, and entered the Greater China market in August this year. Currently, IBM has launched three product sets of Watsonx globally: watsonx.ai, watsonx.data and watsonx.governance. In addition, they launched Watsonx Code Assistant in October this year, using generative AI to help with code generation. The launch of these new products marks IBM's continuous innovation and leadership in the field of AI.

2. Go to the ten-year appointment again and shine at the Wuzhen Summit

IBM once again participated in the Wuzhen Internet Conference, this time fulfilling its ten-year agreement. The Wuzhen Summit launched the World Internet Science and Technology Museum Summit for the first time, and IBM set up a Digital Technology Innovation Hall here. IBM watsonx won the annual World Internet Conference Leading Technology Award, and IBM's full-stack sustainable computing solution was selected as the 2023 "Working Together to Build a Community of Shared Future in Cyberspace".

The sustainable development of enterprises is an important issue in today's society. In order to achieve overall sustainable development, enterprises need to improve both internally and externally and give full play to the role of internal and external resources. Internally, enterprises should strengthen their management and innovation capabilities, improve resource utilization efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Externally, companies need to cooperate with governments, social organizations and other companies to jointly promote the goals of sustainable development. Only by cultivating both internal and external aspects can an enterprise achieve sustainable development on an overall basis and bring positive impacts to society and the environment.

At the beginning of 2023, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology’s Thiel System Laboratory and IBM collaborated to release an important document called the “Sustainable Computing Blue Paper Report.” At the same time, IBM has also launched some sustainable development software, such as Cloud Carbon Calculator, IBM Envizi and IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite (EIS). These initiatives aim to drive sustainable development and provide relevant solutions to society and business.

4. Continue to strengthen the advantages of AI and hybrid cloud to achieve steady performance growth.

Enterprise demand for hybrid cloud and AI continues to grow, and IBM's performance has also maintained growth driven by these needs, especially in its software and consulting businesses. At the same time, IBM is also continuing to strengthen its leading advantages in hybrid cloud, AI and consulting fields by acquiring outstanding companies in niche fields, including StepZen and Apptio.

5. Assist enterprises to respond to various market challenges through comprehensive innovative products.

IBM released the new single frame version of IBM z16 and IBM LinuxONE 4 this year to help enterprises build flexible, sustainable and secure modern data centers; IBM reshapes the storage product line based on business scenarios; IBM It also released a new generation of Storage Scale System 6000 (SSS 6000); IBM AIOps Insights, which was launched in June this year, can help enterprises automatically predict and repair faults through AI-empowered event management; IBM released a new model at the 2023 Think Conference IBM Quantum Safe Roadmap, launching the first utility-scale quantum processor IBM Quantum Heron (already available to IBM users via the cloud) and the first modular quantum computer IBM at the IBM Quantum Summit in December Quantum System Two.

6. Accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises and promote the practical application of artificial intelligence in various industries through the promotion of industry expertise and end-to-end services.

IBM has established a Center of Excellence (Center of Excellence) dedicated to generative AI services. The center has more than 1,000 generative AI experts. They will work closely with IBM's existing AI and automation services global team to help enterprises quickly Deploy and apply AI.

7. Partners who have become the main force in bringing IBM innovation to industry customers have stepped onto the stage

IBM has launched a new partner program, IBM Partner Plus, in China, providing three co-creation platforms for local partners, namely "IBM Luban Platform", "Innovation Workshop" and "Co-creation Service Platform". This year, IBM also launched a cooperation project called the "IBM Luban Innovation Elite Partner Program" and deepened its cooperative relationships with partner companies such as Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, and SAP.

8. Create a model of digital transformation innovation and empower all walks of life with stronger capabilities

Xugong Group Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd., Suzhou Global Technology Co., Ltd., Hanbo High-tech Materials (Hefei) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Zhoubang Information Technology Co., Ltd., and Henan Qixing Data Analysis Co., Ltd. are increasingly Customers are choosing to work with IBM to achieve business innovation and achieve important results in digital transformation.

9. Focus on the automotive industry and empower car companies to become digitally intelligent

IBM collaborated with e-works to release the "2023 Automotive Industry Digital Transformation Report" and held an online event called "2023 AI Automotive Industry Digital Transformation Summit". In this cooperation, IBM adopted IBM Rapid Move, an innovative data migration solution applied for the first time in China, and successfully implemented the upgrade project of the enterprise operation data system from ECC to S/4 for FAW-Volkswagen.

10. Fulfill social responsibility and lead science and technology for good

IBM cooperates with public welfare organizations, schools and foundations, etc., and uses the IBM SkillsBuild new collar learning public welfare project to promote the content of IBM SkillsBuild courses to Rural areas, poor communities and communities with disabilities that lack educational resources to promote educational equity, popularize scientific knowledge and improve digital skills. IBM is committed to providing retraining and upskilling opportunities for 30 million people worldwide by 2030.

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