The Call for Code initiative is back for its eighth year, inviting developers to join hackathons focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Kicking off with a competition from March 20 to 31, 2025, participants will create AI solutions using IBM’s watsonx technology, particularly addressing clean water and sanitation. Throughout the year, there ...
The Call for Code initiative is back for its eighth year, inviting developers from around the world to create AI solutions that address key global challenges, particularly those outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Kicking off on March 20, 2025, the first hackathon focuses on developing a virtual agent to tackle clean water ...
This week in real-time analytics, IBM unveiled Granite 3.2, the latest version of its large language model family, which includes advancements like a new vision language model for document understanding and enhanced reasoning capabilities for improved performance. IBM also announced its acquisition of DataStax to enhance its watsonx portfolio while Apple committed over $500 billion ...
IBM is enhancing AI education in universities with its new SkillsBuild strategy. Aiming to bridge the skills gap in artificial intelligence, IBM will provide free AI training to 2 million learners globally over three years. The initiative includes faculty training, beginner-friendly online courses, hands-on labs, and real-world projects to equip students with vital AI competencies. ...
IBM is enhancing AI education through its new IBM SkillsBuild university strategy, aiming to close the skills gap in today’s workforce. With the increasing demand for AI skills, IBM will support 2 million learners globally through free training over three years. This initiative includes faculty training, online courses for students, and hands-on labs to help ...
Cloud Wars Minute brings you daily updates on cloud technology and insights. In today’s episode, we discuss IBM’s Sustainability Accelerator, which is helping nonprofits and governments develop AI-driven solutions to environmental and economic challenges. Recently, five new organizations were selected from 100 applicants to join this program, aiming to create more sustainable cities. Projects include ...
The Cloud Wars Minute is your go-to daily source for news and insights about cloud technology. In the latest episode, the focus is on IBM’s Sustainability Accelerator, which uses AI to help organizations fight environmental challenges. IBM has chosen five new projects from a pool of 100 applications, supporting initiatives aimed at creating more sustainable ...
IBM is responding to the ongoing global trend of urbanization, where the urban population is expected to rise from 56% in 2021 to 68% by 2050. This shift brings challenges but also opportunities for social innovation. In early 2024, IBM launched a request for proposals to support projects aimed at making cities safer and more ...
 "In a pivotal interview, Hans Dekkers of IBM APAC highlights India’s vast AI potential and the transformative future ahead.")
Hans Dekkers, the new general manager of IBM Asia-Pacific (APAC), took charge in August 2024, emphasizing India’s vast potential as the company’s largest Market in the region. In a recent interview during IBM’s flagship event, IBM Think, held in Mumbai, Dekkers shared his insights on key opportunities and strategic focus areas for the company. He ...
 "IBM Exits China: Job Cuts Amid Rising US-China Tech Tensions")
IBM is planning to scale back its operations in China, reportedly due to rising tensions between the US and China, as well as a decline in the Chinese economy. The company is cutting about 1,000 jobs in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Dalian and is ending its research operations in China after 25 years. ...
