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Embedding analytics and AI in mission command
Defence chiefs are grappling with how to apply analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) for decision advantage knowing that commercial sectors already benefit. In particular, responding to activities designed by adversaries to coerce without military conflict and assist in decision making to act on specific operational problems. A study by IBM’s Institute for Business Value last […]
IBM and Improbable in partnership to deliver a new technology edge
“A nation’s ability to fight a modern war is as good as its technological ability.” (Frank Whittle, RAF officer and inventor of the Turbojet engine) The war in Ukraine demonstrates that we need to rethink how we configure ourselves for modern, multi-domain hybrid conflict. Against an undemocratic adversary with different values, our tactics […]
Embedding analytics and AI in mission command
Defence chiefs are grappling with how to apply analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) for decision advantage knowing that commercial sectors already benefit. In particular, responding to activities designed by adversaries to coerce without military conflict and assist in decision making to act on specific operational problems. A study by IBM’s Institute for Business Value last […]
Accelerating Healthcare Transformation through Patient-Centred MedTech Solutions
Connected devices can transform care delivery for patients and improve outcomes. Putting patients at the centre of a care ecosystem which is more participative and personalised will improve patient engagement, health outcomes and the productivity of healthcare delivery: Designing the digital experience with patients and carers will enable a transformation in the way devices are […]
Architecting Digital Transformation Organisations and Technology Leadership
The context of digital transformation in Defence Digital organisations in defence need to embrace the following dimensions of transformation (see IBM Blog). Meeting the evolving digital needs – Industry 4.0 meeting Defence 4.0 Making ecosystems work – collaborative platforms, integrated solutions and associated commercials (IP, Security) Delivering on new agile ways of working – culture, […]
Trusted cloud in regulated industries – addressing resiliency needs of Financial Institutions
The next generation cloud offering should match the needs of EU businesses and public organizations, empowering them to run mission-critical workloads aligned to their business processes especially in regulated industries. At IBM, we work tirelessly to enable exactly that. How IBM ensures continuous compliance posture management, aligned with the requirements from global regulators Liam Benham, […]
Unlocking the full potential of the fintech revolution
The Innovate Finance Global Summit taking place this week in London brings together a buzzing community of fintechs of all sizes alongside more establish financial institutions and technology companies. Amid the panels and roundtable discussions and other conversations I took part in, it was clear that the pace of change in the industry is undeniable. […]
IBM and Genomics England Forge New Partnership to Transform Patient Care
Genomics, the study of how your genes interact with the external world, is transforming how medical science works. England is leading the world in using this information in the healthcare system, enabling clinicians to bring these insights to determine the treatment for a particular patient – this is precision medicine. Understanding genomes can provide evidence […]
Unpicking Digital Transformation: 5 themes to leapfrog the competition
We had the privilege of a visit by Suresh Vishwanathan, COO TSB, to IBM’s new offices at Waterloo, London. Suresh, armed with both a wealth of business experience and a deep understanding of technical transformation, has an unparalleled track record as a pioneer of digital reinvention. From his days at Citibank where he pioneered the […]
With the spread of airborne pathogens, where you sit when using mass transit matters
New research into how aerosols move through the air could help reduce the spread of diseases, such as COVID-19, providing insights into the ventilation requirements of public transport, healthcare facilities, and workplaces. On a regular day, whether you’re at home, at work, or out socializing, it’s highly likely that you’ll come face-to-face with someone else […]
Pandemic-driven changes bring Factory of the Future into the present
As we begin 2022, two years since the onset of COVID-19, it is clear that technologies like AI, IoT and hybrid cloud have been critical levers to help businesses achieve sustainability, resiliency, and agility in light of massive disruption. As social distancing kept workers at home, smart connectivity and the insights gathered can help scale […]
Manufacturing 4.0 meets Defence 4.0
The UK Manufacturing industry is in the midst of a transformation, often termed ‘Manufacturing 4.0’, which is enabled by the seamless digital management of assets through a life cycle, from product concept and design to manufacturing through to operations and retirement. Defence is on the cusp of an even bolder transformation, headlined in the UK […]
Defense Simulation Analytical Service
The need for trusted decision making IBM and Red Hat presented a concept demonstrator at last week’s I/ITSEC 2021 conference in Orlando. The Defense Simulation Analytical Service (DSaS) allows commanders in operations centers to make trusted decisions at the speed of relevance across air, land, maritime, space and cyber domains, based on open source information. […]
Building a “future of work” that works
Building a “future of work” that works “In these unprecedented times”: the words as familiar as the pandemic by now, thanks to the radical and accelerated pace of change we’re living through. Work is changing. Technology is changing. And so are we. While Covid 19 has undoubtedly served as an accelerant, businesses have grappled […]
Defence data – a new strategic asset
Much of defence is populated by a fragmented heritage of legacy solutions. Data, process and associated organisations are frequently siloed. This is one of the major inhibitors to realising the vision of integrating defence domains so that services can operate as one, not just nationally but in coalition. The support chain legacy Engineering and Asset […]