Sixty-three years ago this month, the world’s first supercomputer was born. In May of 1961, IBM introduced its Model 7030, also known as “Stretch.” The gamechanger was its computational processing power and speed. Computers were used mostly for scientific applications at the time, and crunching...
Small businesses are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) software and services to keep up with the fast-developing technology. Experts say that AI can pay off as an investment. In fact, PYMNTS reporting shows that AI is assisting small businesses with daily operations. “AI can help...
When it comes to the venture capital landscape, every year — and strategy — is different. Nearly no other investor segment deals with more reckonings and recalibrations than tech investors — or reaps such sky-high benefits when their big bets pay off. Against the backdrop...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has captivated the world — but also spurred fears of industry capture. After all, while AI has the potential to make information, tools and resources more accessible to a wider range of people, in order to effectively democratize access to information, access...
February 17, 2022
Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency are words that most people have at least heard of since the industry exploded into the mainstream public consciousness in 2021. Over the course of this series of articles, we’ll be delving into the basics of the industry, providing an introduction to crypto that will give you a solid grounding in […]
January 01, 2021
This year, the PYMNTS data and analytics team published 252 reports that tracked the data, innovations and disruptive thinking that are reshaping the payments and commerce business. The Trackers use...
December 16, 2020
Corporate buyers and sellers continue to struggle with disruptions to cash flow and administrative processes that are being caused by the pandemic. This may make it more important than ever...
August 28, 2020
The next great leap for computing may be a bit closer with the help of joint efforts between the U.S. government, the private sector — and hundreds of millions of...
May 10, 2024
IBM has introduced a new service that will help enterprises integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) copilots into their organizations. Offered by IBM Consulting, the new IBM Copilot Runway will assist enterprises with creating, customizing, deploying and managing these copilots, including those powered by Copilot for Microsoft 365, the company said in a Friday (May 10) press release. “As IBM and Microsoft strengthen our […]
January 11, 2024
IBM has teamed with Casper Labs to help companies gain more insight into their AI systems. The partnership, announced Thursday (Jan. 11), will see Casper and IBM Consulting develop a solution that establishes an...
December 18, 2023
IBM will pay $2 billion to purchase Software AG’s enterprise technology platforms StreamSets and webMethods. “Together with IBM’s watsonx AI and data platform, as well as its application modernization, data fabric and IT automation...
November 07, 2023
IBM is launching a $500 million venture fund to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) companies. The fund’s primary focus will be on accelerating generative AI technology and research for the enterprise,...
