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Using a connected enterprise to survive a digitally transformed economy
As the pandemic fog begins to lift, businesses are realizing the only way to survive in a changed world is by accelerating digital transformation and offering their services online. Although digitizing an entire company might intimidate leaders and chief information officers alike, several businesses reported that their digital transformation was 20 to 25 times faster ...
COVID-19 accelerates technological revolution as the world grows closer to the edge
With tech increasingly moving to the edge and the internet of things infusing even the most basic household items, it’s more important now than ever to adapt to a modernized, digital world. This Fourth Industrial Revolution, a convergence between humans and machines, will be driven by large-scale cloud services, AI and automation. “It is about ...
Inside the IBM-SAP partnership for painless cloud migration
Adapting to a digital economy and transitioning to the cloud is a challenging task many businesses and operations are facing today, especially in a world temporarily on hold as it battles a pandemic. As strategic partners, SAP SE and IBM are working together to make this transition easier, more cost-effective and more flexible through a ...
IBM on track with next-level, 1,121 qubit quantum computer by 2023
This decade could hold more than a few breakthroughs for IBM, as the company claims to remain on target with plans to release a 1,121-qubit IBM Quantum Condor processor by 2023. To achieve the long sought after quantum qubit status, IBM is relying on a harmonious ecosystem. For Big Blue, a well-timed intersection of hardware and software ...
Behind AMD’s most powerful processor yet
The cloud might seem like an omnipotent data-storage solution, but the cloud needs to be powered somewhere, and those data centers need a powerful processor. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. recently announced a new CPU called the EPYC 7003, capable of doing just that. “It’s what we’re calling a series processor,” said Kumaran Siva (pictured), corporate vice ...
As AI gains popularity, effective implementation is essential
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is one of the next big things in tech, but incorporating AIOps into the enterprise can also bring challenges and risks. With an experienced hand and the right help, however, integrating AI into a business can be less of a headache and more of an exciting upgrade that opens ...
IBM uses AI to create intricate COVID-19 map
There are a lot of things computers can control, but the weather isn’t one of them. Fortunately, with the right technology, predicting the weather is a much easier task. With IBM owning the Weather Channel, not only can people see upcoming weather trends, but the company created a COVID-10 hub for the Weather Channel website ...
Dell tackles main pitfalls of managing edge computing: complexity, security and choice
We all live on the edge — or at least close to it. Whether it’s the smart thermostat in your living room, the desktop computer in your home office, or the GPS in your car, most devices we rely on our in daily lives answer back to the cloud. With so many devices on the ...
Dell previews the future of its APEX as-a-service strategy
In October 2020, Dell announced Project APEX, its as-a-service strategy that will revolutionize the way consumers interact with Dell products by offering consumption-based payment instead of flat-rate licenses or purchase fees. In the six months since its announcement, APEX has evolved even more, even dropping the “project” from its name as it becomes fully available ...
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APEX hitting the mark with early adopters, Dell says
With the introduction of Project APEX, Dell Technologies Inc.’s plan to deliver all of its products as a service, the company aims to minimize the time consumers spend dealing with information technology infrastructure and maximize time adding value to their business. “There’s a clear preference for a hybrid cloud approach,” said Akanksha Mehrotra (pictured), vice ...
