Breaking Analysis: Power Play in Hybrid AI – IBM and Dell in Focus
In this week’s Breaking Analysis, ahead of IBM Think and Dell Technologies World, we shine a spotlight on these two firms as leading examples of hybrid AI players that we believe will benefit from the AI wave that is upon us. And of course we’ll share several survey data points from ETR to support our assertions.
Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest 2024: AI’s Linux Moment
The 2024 Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest in Denver highlighted the pivotal role of open-source AI in accelerating organizational transformation and innovation. The event emphasized the transformative potential of open-source AI infrastructure, showcasing significant announcements, one being the open sourcing of IBM's Granite Models. Red Hat’s commitment to an open partnership model was evident, aiming to democratize AI through collaborations that tailor solutions to customer needs. Other key announcements included the RHEL Image Mode and RHEL AI, which focused on enhancing the deployment and management of AI applications across hybrid cloud environments. The event also marked the launch of InstructLab, a community-driven project for creating synthetic data and fine-tunig large language models (LLMs) in an open-source framework. Additionally, OpenShift AI's evolution was showcased with new capabilities for model deployment and management, focusing on enhanced developer productivity and operational efficiency at scale. Overall, the event underlined the critical role of community and open-source frameworks in advancing AI technologies and strategies for future developments.
230 | Breaking Analysis | RSAC 2024 goes beyond AI-powered security to securing AI itself
RSAC 2024 was crowded, buzzy, vibrant and chaotic, underscoring the very nature of the cybersecurity industry. This market has a kind of self-propelling energy with a dynamic that blends tons of money, an ever-present and capable adversary, technical innovation, public policy, geopolitics, and a smashing together of the digital and physical worlds.
IBM + HashiCorp + Red Hat: It’s about the Cloud Operating Model
IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp presents a pivotal moment for multi-cloud and hybrid cloud deployments. With a focus on aligning missions and accelerating growth, IBM intends to operate HashiCorp independently, akin to the Red Hat model. Synergies in product offerings, particularly Terraform and Vault, promise enhanced cloud operations. Financially, increased investment in R&D and cloud-hosted solutions is anticipated, leveraging IBM's extensive customer base. Licensing discussions hint at potential adjustments, reflecting industry trends. Amidst integration challenges, preserving HashiCorp's culture remains paramount. With implications for the cloud operating model landscape, including OpenShift versus VMware, the acquisition signifies a transformative phase for cloud infrastructure providers.
AI-Powered Metadata: Informatica’s Role in the Future of Data Management
Metadata plays a pivotal role in modern data management, helping organizations streamline data utilization across industries. A unified metadata system addresses integration challenges by harmonizing diverse data sources into a coherent knowledge graph, while AI automates complex processes such as data ingestion, transformation, and pipeline creation. This network effect strategy enhances metadata quality throughout the data lifecycle, and advanced entity resolution capabilities ensure accurate 360-degree views of customer data. Metadata management empowers stakeholders, from data engineers to business analysts, to make informed decisions and boost productivity. The continued integration of AI into metadata management systems aims to develop intelligent data platforms, products, and apps, driving innovation in data management.
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