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IBM Takes Majority Control of Hyperledger Blockchain Steering Board
IBM has doubled the number of its employees on the technical steering committee (TSC) of Hyperledger according to an announcement by the TSC last week. IBM now holds six out of the eleven committee seats which has raised concerns about the tech giant’s new found influence on the enterprise blockchain consortium.
IBM Opens Quantum Computation Center in New York
On September 18th, IBM announced the opening of the IBM Quantum Computation Center in New York State which will house the world's largest fleet of quantum computing systems for commercial and research activity that exist outside of an experimental lab environment.
IBM Blockchain in Action: What are the Benefits?
In first and second parts of our interview with Alan Lim, the Program Director of IBM Blockchain Lab in the Asia Pacific, we explored the idea of data standards to improve the supply chain industry, as well as the IBM Food Trust, a food provenance network that allows food products to be traced and tracked. Digging deeper into IBM Blockchain, what else has the company been working on?
IBM and KAYA&KATO Leverage Blockchain to Trace Fabric Origins
Tech giant IBM has teamed up with KAYA&KATO, a textile manufacturer of workwear and uniforms, in developing a blockchain network aimed at revamping the fashion industry.
IBM and R3 to Scale Up Hybrid Cloud with Blockchain Capabilities
Tech giant IBM has teamed up with R3, an enterprise software company, to boost the hybrid cloud with blockchain capabilities.
IBM Joins Trade Finance Blockchain Platform We.Trade As New Shareholder
IBM has announced a new collaboration with blockchain-based trade finance platform, we.trade to enhance network capabilities and accelerate the global growth of the platform. We.trade was designed to connect buyers, sellers, banks, insurers, and other organizations in a network, simplifying cross-border trading. Built on the latest version of the IBM Blockchain Platform, IBM has been the platform’s technology partner since the beginning. We.trade was also the first enterprise blockchain consortium to go live, back in early 2018.
IBM and Oracle Collaborate on Interoperability Work for Their Blockchains to Communicate With Each Other
IBM and Oracle have announced that they are collaborating to build an interoperability initiative to allow their blockchains to be able to communicate with each other.
IBM Food Trust: Cutting Through the Complexity of the World’s Food Supply with Blockchain
IBM Food Trust was first launched in August 2017, with 10 Foundation members aiming to use blockchain in food traceability to solve issues in the food supply chain. Prior to the launch, IBM, Walmart and Tsinghua University announced a collaboration to improve the way food is tracked, transported and sold to customers in China. Juniper Research recently announced that IBM Food Trust is one of the leading blockchain players in the food provenance space.
IBM Eyes Blockchain and IoT Solution to Eradicate Drone Theft
Companies, such as FedEx, DHL, and Amazon, are developing drones that can deliver packages to clients’ doorsteps. This is a novel undertaking, but IBM is looking at the bigger picture, whereby these drones might steal the packages instead of delivering them.
IBM and Verizon Business Collaborate on 5G and AI Edge Computing Innovation
Tech giant IBM is collaborating with Verizon Business to help usher in the future of Industry 4.0 through their respective expertise on edge computing innovation and 5G technology.
Thailand Blockchain Community Partners with IBM to Expand $300M Electronic Letter of Guarantee Platform
Thailand Blockchain Community Initiative (BCI) has joined hands with IBM to extend the scope and reach of the blockchain-powered electronic letter of guarantee.
Bank of Lithuania Selects IBM and Tieto as Finalists for its Blockchain-Powered LBChain Project
The central bank of Lithuania has chosen IBM, a technology titan, and Tieto, a leading Nordic software and services company, as the finalists in its blockchain-powered LBChain project. The winner will be announced as the year ends.
Hedera Hashgraph’s Launches New Consensus Service Which Could Be Leveraged by IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric
Hedera Hashgraph released its Hedera consensus service (HCS), which can be used by external centralized applications, including IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric. Hedera Hashgraph’s governance board includes Boeing, Deutsche Telekom, IBM, Nomura, and recently, Google.
Trade Finance Platform We.Trade on the Brink of Liquidation, Report says
We.trade, a trade finance platform, established as a joint venture among multinational firms, including 12 banks is on the brink of liquidation, local media reports.
IBM’s Blockchain Technology Hand Picked By Coop Italia for Food Traceability
Coop Italia, the biggest retail chain in Italy, has acknowledged this attribute as it has selected IBM’s blockchain technology to enable its private label brand called Coop Vivi Verde to trace the origin of eggs in its supply chain.
New York Times Experiments with Blockchain to Combat Fake News
The New York Times made an announcement regarding their new project by their research and development team focused on experiments using blockchain.
IBM Showcases Generative AI's Potential to Revolutionize Automation at Think 2024
IBM unveils generative AI advancements aimed at transforming business automation at Think 2024.
IBM Introduces Efficient LLM Benchmarking Method, Cutting Compute Costs by 99%
IBM's new benchmarking method drastically reduces costs and time for evaluating LLMs.
IBM and Red Hat Introduce InstructLab for Collaborative LLM Customization
IBM and Red Hat launch InstructLab, enabling collaborative LLM customization without full retraining.
Pioneering DRAM Chip Inventor Bob Dennard Passes Away at 91
Bob Dennard, inventor of DRAM, passes away at 91, leaving a legacy that reshaped modern computing.
IBM Research Unveils Cost-Effective AI Inferencing with Speculative Decoding
IBM Research has developed a speculative decoding technique combined with paged attention to significantly enhance the cost performance of large language model (LLM) inferencing.
IBM's AI-Powered Text-to-SQL Generator Tops BIRD Benchmark
IBM's generative AI solution secures first place on the BIRD benchmark, improving complex database query handling.
IBM Research Delves into Quantum Information Science
IBM Research explores quantum information science, aiming to understand and develop quantum computing fundamentals, including entanglement, superposition, and quantum algorithms.
IBM Research Enhances AI Fairness and Accountability
IBM Research is developing technologies to increase the transparency, fairness, and accountability of high-risk AI systems.
IBM Research Delves into Fundamental Questions with Exploratory Science
IBM Research is pushing the boundaries of science, mathematics, and computation through its exploratory science initiatives.
IBM Quantum Advances with Scalable Error-Corrected Systems
IBM Quantum is progressing towards practical quantum advantage with scalable, error-corrected systems, focusing on mitigating noisy qubits.
Quantum Computing Set to Revolutionize Chemistry Research
IBM Research explores quantum computing's potential to transform chemistry, materials, and medicine by overcoming the limitations of today's supercomputers.
IBM Research Unveils AI Tools for Business Automation
IBM Research introduces AI tools aimed at automating business processes, enhancing efficiency, and providing explainable AI systems to drive new insights.
IBM Research Advances in Physical Sciences: Exploring Materials and AI
IBM Research is delving into physical sciences to enhance material understanding, computational platforms, and AI algorithm interpretability.
IBM Research Advances Natural Language Processing Capabilities
IBM Research is developing advanced AI systems to parse and unlock data from vast bodies of text, enhancing enterprise transformation.
IBM Research Leverages AI to Modernize Aging Codebases
IBM Research is employing AI to automate programming and refactoring, aiding enterprises in modernizing their software stacks.
IBM Research Advances Explainable AI with New Tools and Visualizations
IBM Research is pioneering diverse tools to explain black-box models and visualize neural network information flows, enhancing trust in AI systems.
IBM Research Advances in Conversational AI with Next-Gen Virtual Agents
IBM Research is developing advanced AI systems to meet the rising demand for virtual agents capable of efficiently handling customer needs.
IBM Research Advances in Quantum-Safe Cryptography
IBM Research collaborates with NIST to develop quantum-safe cryptographic algorithms, ensuring future-proof security against quantum computing threats.
IBM Research Advances Trustworthy Generative AI for Data Augmentation
IBM Research unveils new frameworks for generative AI to enhance data augmentation and accelerate drug and material discovery.
IBM Research Advances in Automation and Information Processing
IBM Research continues to lead in computer science, focusing on breakthroughs in automation, information processing, and computation.
IBM Research Explores Generative AI for Business Applications
IBM Research focuses on trustworthy generative AI models and infrastructure to tackle business challenges, addressing scalability and reliability issues.
IBM Research Unveils Advanced AI Hardware Innovations
IBM Research is developing cutting-edge devices and architectures to meet the increasing processing demands of AI.
IBM Research Leverages Quantum Computing and AI for Accelerated Discovery
IBM Research is integrating quantum computing, AI, and hybrid cloud to expedite solutions for today's pressing problems.
IBM Advances Quantum Computing with New Software and Circuits
IBM Research unveils innovations in quantum circuits and software, aiming to enhance quantum computing capabilities and accessibility.
IBM Unveils Breakthroughs in PyTorch for Faster AI Model Training
IBM Research reveals advancements in PyTorch, including a high-throughput data loader and enhanced training throughput, aiming to revolutionize AI model training.
IBM Research Unveils Innovations to Accelerate Enterprise AI Training
IBM Research introduces new data processing techniques to expedite AI model training using CPU resources, significantly enhancing efficiency.
Enhancing LLMs: Memory Augmentation Shows Promise
IBM Research explores memory augmentation techniques to improve large language models (LLMs), enhancing accuracy and efficiency without retraining.
IBM's Granite 3.0 AI Models: A Leap in Efficiency and Accuracy
IBM unveils Granite 3.0, enhancing generative AI with improved performance and efficiency. The models are designed for diverse applications, from text generation to customer service, with industry-leading trust and safety.
Campbell Watson Utilizes AI in Earth Science Research
Campbell Watson, an IBM Research scientist, is leveraging AI to improve understanding of climate and environmental changes. His work with geospatial models aids in addressing global sustainability issues.
IBM Research Introduces CBOMkit for Enhanced Cryptography Management
IBM Research has launched CBOMkit, a toolset aimed at helping developers manage cryptographic assets through the CycloneDX CBOM standard, addressing quantum computing threats.
AI-Driven "Audio-Jacking": IBM Uncovers New Cybersecurity Threat
IBM Security researchers have identified a new cybersecurity threat called "audio-jacking," where AI can manipulate live conversations with deepfake voices, raising concerns about financial fraud and misinformation.
IBM Launches "Granite": AI Foundation Models for Business
IBM has introduced "Granite" foundation models for its watsonx.ai platform, utilizing generative AI for linguistic and coding applications. These models, specifically Granite.13b.instruct and Granite.13b.chat, have 13 billion parameters and are trained on diverse datasets. IBM emphasizes trust, transparency, and customization, and plans to introduce more models in different languages.
Biden-Harris Administration Secures AI Commitments from Major Tech Companies
The Biden-Harris Administration has secured voluntary commitments from eight more artificial intelligence (AI) companies to manage AI risks. The commitments emphasize safety, security, and trust, requiring AI products to undergo security testing, share information on risk management, prioritize cybersecurity, and develop mechanisms to inform users. The administration is developing an Executive Order on AI and pursuing bipartisan legislation to position America as a responsible AI developer.
IBM and SAP Partner to Enhance Consumer Industries with AI-Driven Solutions
IBM and SAP collaborate to revolutionize consumer industries using WatsonX AI, aiming to optimize supply chains, enhance retail operations, and achieve greener deliveries.
IBM Unveils NorthPole: An Energy-Efficient AI Chip Prototype
IBM has introduced a new prototype AI chip named NorthPole, exhibiting remarkable speed and energy efficiency, as reported in Science Magazine on October 19, 2023. The chip, showcasing a 25-fold higher energy efficiency and a 22-fold lower time latency on benchmark tests, addresses the longstanding von Neumann bottleneck by melding memory with computation on-chip. This innovation opens up avenues for applications like autonomous surgery and self-driving vehicles, with continued research on this architecture already underway at IBM.
How Can IBM’s Blockchain Network Support $2 Trillion in Product Logistics by 2023?
IBM Blockchain has been around for several years, delivering on blockchain projects for enterprises in areas such as trade finance, securities, payments and supply chain traceability, as well as establishing new platforms for businesses and improving efficiencies in existing industries. Alan Lim, one of the initial members of the IBM Worldwide Blockchain team, heads IBM Blockchain Labs in the Asia Pacific. Lim kicked off his journey in blockchain as he was curious about how blockchain was being used in solving some real-world challenges.
Exclusive: How Significant is Consensus As-a-service Model?
While Amazon and Microsoft launched Blockchain as-a-service (BaaS) platform in 1H 2019, Hedera Hashgraph collaborated with IBM to launch consensus as-a-service model! Is this the next upcoming tech trend for giants to follow?
Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov Supports Bitcoin as Tool for Human Rights and Financial Autonomy
Chess Grandmaster and rising human rights advocate, Garry Kasparov, sees cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum as a way to fight tyranny and restore liberal democracies.
Tech Mahindra Leverages IBM Blockchain For New Entertainment Royalties Platform
Indian multinational tech company, Tech Mahindra has announced the launch of a blockchain-based platform aimed at preserving the rights of video content generated by content creators and producers.
Auto Giants Consortium MOBI Reveals First Blockchain-based EVGI Standard
MOBI, A blockchain initiative for the electric automobile industry, backed by auto giants Honda and General Motors debuted a blockchain standard for EV charging
IBM Blockchain Technology Used for Salmon Traceability By Cermaq and Labeyrie
Conscious consumerism is a term continuously making waves because people are becoming more keen on what they consume. For instance, they are concerned about the origin, safety, and nutritional value of what they drink and eat.
Unveiling the Pioneers: Top 10 Generative AI Companies to Keep an Eye On
2023 saw a surge in generative AI, with companies like OpenAI, DeepMind, NVIDIA, IBM, and Microsoft leading the way. These firms are revolutionizing industries with advancements in natural language processing, AI ethics, and diverse applications, from healthcare to autonomous driving.
Crypto Innovations and IBM's Role in the Evolving Payments Landscape
The digital transformation of finance, driven by cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies, is reshaping the industry. Traditional banks face challenges in maintaining market share, while regulatory bodies are enhancing oversight. IBM, a tech giant, offers solutions for this new era, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and fostering seamless customer experiences.
Could IBM’s Blockchain Platform be the Solution to Disrupted Healthcare Supply Chains Caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic?
IBM’s Rapid Supplier Connect leverages the existing IBM’s blockchain platform, Trust Your Supplier, which is a blockchain-based trusted digital identity and supplier information that simplifies the supplier onboarding and supplier management processes while reducing risks. IBM is allowing qualifying suppliers to use Rapid Supplier Connect free of charge until August 31. New York’s largest nonprofit healthcare group, Northwell Health recently joined IBM’s Rapid Supplier Connect Network, a blockchain project that aims to tackle the disrupted healthcare supply chains caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
India's Largest Shipping Port Operator Adopts Maersk-IBM Blockchain Platform
In the latest development, India’s largest port operator announced on May 27 it is adopting blockchain technology through its shipping and invoicing business.
Union Bank of the Philippines to Enhance Crypto Trading & Custody Services
Union Bank of the Philippines plans to choose Metaco and IBM to enhance cryptocurrency trading and custody services, taking advantage of the Asian country's rapid adoption of digital tokens.
IBM, KPMG, Walmart, Merck Reveal Results of FDA Blockchain Drug Tracing Pilot
IBM, KPMG, Walmart, and Merck’s blockchain pilot in drug-tracing has successfully exceeded the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) benchmarks. The pilot program aimed to encourage new technologies to be used in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Blockchain was used as a shared record movement of pharmaceutical drugs through the supply chain, which resulted in improved efficiency. Recalls were proven to be done in just seconds, rather than in days, as blockchain offers traceability.
OPEC Workshop Will Focus on Blockchain Integration with Oil Supply Chains
The OPEC Member Countries have revealed that its forthcoming videoconference workshop will feature blockchain integration with supply chains.