How Hyperledger Fabric Brought Blockchain to Business
When our team at IBM first approached our friends at the Linux Foundation with a proposal to create an open source project for blockchain technology for business, it became immediately clear that we had a shared vision from the start. That vision was that blockchain has tremendous potential, but that enterprises need a modular, open […]
The Power of Democratizing Automation
Over the past few years, we’ve heard from numerous pundits who have painted a very dystopian picture on the demise of white-collar jobs at the hands of automation. It makes for attention grabbing headlines but when you examine the facts, automation is about liberation from the mundane and driving digital transformations in the enterprise. It’s […]
Turning Rotterdam into the “World’s Smartest Port” with IBM Cloud & IoT
At the port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port by cargo tonnage, we want to be the smartest port in the world. Part of that journey is our digital transformation initiative with IBM. With more than 85% of all globally traded goods having travelled on a ship at least once during their lifecycle, ports play a […]
UK Shell Station Puts 5-Second Checkout to the Test
Self-checkouts are supposed to save customers time, but the dreaded warning message ‘unexpected item in the bagging area’ can quickly turn a shopping trip into an extreme test of patience. And for retailers, testing customers’ patience can mean lost revenue with a study by Omnico finding that the average time UK shoppers, for example, wait […]
Top 4 Stadium Techs of ‘18: From In-Seat Charging to 5G
More than 60 new sports stadiums are set to open around the world within the next two years. These new facilities will be centers of pride and excitement for their communities and a key pillar of each will be great technology. But fans don’t have to wait for the ribbon-cutting ceremonies to start taking advantage […]
IBM Watson Goes to the GRAMMYs
The recording industry has a certain rhythm to it. Throughout any given year, there is a steady drumbeat of new releases from established artists. There are the debuts of fresh new faces and innovative sounds. There is the heartbreaking loss of some of our most beloved musicians. And every year, this complex symphony of events […]
Davos 2018: “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World”
How can we build an inclusive future for all in a world that has become politically, economically and socially fragmented? At the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 48th annual meeting, leaders from all walks of life should expect an atmosphere of global co-design, co-creation and collaboration in the effort to answer that question. IBM Chairman, President, […]
Continuously Learning and Reinventing, This Man is Connecting Everything to the Internet
Dinesh Verma is an IBM Fellow, the company’s pre-eminent technical distinction granted in recognition of outstanding and sustained technical achievements and leadership in engineering. Dinesh has worked in IBM Research for nearly 25 years, holds more than 150 patents, is a member of the IBM Academy of Technology, and heads a team that is focused on […]
Taking Action to Advance Women in Business
Today, IBM was honored with the prestigious 2018 Catalyst Award for leadership in building a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. IBM is the only tech company honored this year — and the only company anywhere recognized for a fourth time. Very few companies have done more to advance diversity and inclusion than IBM. It is […]
What Do Generation Z Shoppers Really Want?
Most retailers acknowledge the impact of the large millennial generation — a group far bigger than their parents, the baby boomers — but brands are quickly turning their attention to Generation Z. These young buyers have an estimated 2.6 billion members globally and their parents claim they influence 93 percent of household spending. To look […]
Leveraging the Blockchain from Transactions to Returns
The holiday season may be over, but retailers can’t let their guards down yet. From returns and exchanges, to everyday measures like ensuring the quality of the products they sell, competitive pricing and managing supply and demand, retailers are shining a spotlight this coming year on their supply chains. Retail stores know merchandise returns and […]
IBM, Maersk Joint Blockchain Venture to Enhance Global Trade
The cost and size of the world’s trading ecosystems continue to grow exponentially. More than $4 trillion in goods, including 80 percent of consumer goods, are carried by the ocean shipping industry. Just about every item in your home today arrived there via a vast network that transports everything from food and medicine to apparel […]