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New IBM Power E1080 server promises dramatic increases in energy efficiency, power

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Ron Miller

We know that large data centers running powerful servers use vast amounts of electricity. Anything that can reduce consumption would be a welcome change, especially in a time of climate upheaval. That’s where the new IBM Power E1080 server, which is powered by the latest Power10 processors, comes into play. IBM claims it can consolidate […] Continue reading New IBM Power E1080 server promises dramatic increases in energy efficiency, power→

Jim Whitehurst steps down as president at IBM just 14 months after taking role

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Ron Miller

In a surprise announcement today, IBM announced that Jim Whitehurst, who came over in the Red deal, would be stepping down as company president just 14 months after taking over in that role. IBM didn’t give a lot of details as to why he was stepping away, but acknowledged his key role in helping bring […] Continue reading Jim Whitehurst steps down as president at IBM just 14 months after taking role→

Red Hat CEO looks to maintain double-digit growth in second year at helm

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Ron Miller

Red Hat CEO Paul Cormier runs the centerpiece of IBM’s transformation hopes. When Big Blue paid $34 billion for his company in 2018, it was because it believed it could be the linchpin of the organization’s shift to a focus on hybrid computing. In its most recent earnings report, IBM posted positive revenue growth for […] Continue reading Red Hat CEO looks to maintain double-digit growth in second year at helm→

IBM breaks latest revenue losing streak as cloud revenue shows modest growth

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Ron Miller

For IBM, much of the last 8 years simply posting positive revenue growth was a challenge. In fact, the company had a period between 2013 and 2018 when it experienced an astonishing 22 straight quarters of negative revenue growth. So when Big Blue reported yesterday that revenue was up slightly, I’m sure the company took […] Continue reading IBM breaks latest revenue losing streak as cloud revenue shows modest growth→

IBM transformation struggles continue with cloud and AI revenue down 4.5%

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Ron Miller

A couple of months ago at CNBC’s Transform conference, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna painted a picture of a company in the midst of a transformation. He said that he wanted to take advantage of IBM’s $34 billion 2018 Red Hat acquisition to help customers manage a growing hybrid cloud world, while using artificial intelligence to […] Continue reading IBM transformation struggles continue with cloud and AI revenue down 4.5%→

As IBM shifts to hybrid cloud, reports have them laying off 10,000 in EU

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Ron Miller

As IBM makes a broad shift in strategy, Bloomberg reported this morning that the company would be cutting around 10,000 jobs in Europe. This comes on the heels of last month’s announcement that the organization will be spinning out its infrastructure services business next year. While IBM wouldn’t confirm the layoffs, a spokesperson suggested there […] Continue reading As IBM shifts to hybrid cloud, reports have them laying off 10,000 in EU→

IBM is acquiring APM startup Instana as it continues to expand hybrid cloud vision

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Ron Miller

As IBM transitions from software and services to a company fully focussed on hybrid cloud management, it announced its intention to buy Instana, an applications performance management startup with a cloud native approach that fits firmly within that strategy. The companies did not reveal the purchase price. With Instana, IBM can build on its internal […] Continue reading IBM is acquiring APM startup Instana as it continues to expand hybrid cloud vision→

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna wants to completely transform his organization

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Ron Miller

When IBM announced it was spinning out its infrastructure services business last month, it was surely a sign that the company was going all in on hybrid cloud. Today in an interview with Jon Fortt at the CNBC Evolve summit, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna made it clear that his whole focus is going to be […] Continue reading IBM CEO Arvind Krishna wants to completely transform his organization→

IBM confirms layoffs are happening, but won’t provide details

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Ron Miller

IBM confirmed reports from over night that it is conducting layoffs, but wouldn’t provide details related to location, departments or number of employees involved. The company framed it in terms of replacing people with more needed skills as it tries to regroup under new CEO Arvind Krishna. “IBM’s work in a highly competitive marketplace requires […] Continue reading IBM confirms layoffs are happening, but won’t provide details→