Building on a Memorandum of Understanding signed by IBM and the Skolkovo Foundation in June 2011, the first of this week’s agreements* confirms the focus areas of the IBM Science and Technology Center and outlines timeframes for their execution. Working with Northwestern University faculty, IBM is providing technology and business industry expertise.

As part of its Smarter Cities Challenge grant to Philadelphia, IBM specialists compiled a report on the state of workforce development Read more

As part of the relocation, IFAW upgraded its network backbone by standardizing on the HP Networking 5400 zl switch series, which allows the organization to more efficiently communicate with clients with a faster connection than the previous network configuration. IFAW uses this networking technology along with HP 2510 and HP 2810 switch series to ensure that its offices around the world are connected and can scale as business demands peak.

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All cities are made up of a complex system of systems that are inextricably linked. IBM has assisted Wave City to identify the different systems (for example transport, emergency services, healthcare, water and energy) that make up the township and to understand how these systems interact with and affect each other in order to improve planning and operational efficiency.

This holiday we will launch voice search across our entertainment partners on Xbox LIVE. Over time, as we integrate Read more

This acquisition extends IBM’s leadership in driving business agility and software quality by changing the way enterprises can manage software development cost, test cycle time and risk. Together, we offer the most complete solution available today for agile software development and testing, with flexible options such as the cloud.

Furthering this commitment, Microsoft will be working with the Hadoop ecosystem, including core contributors from Hortonworks, to deliver Hadoop-based Read more

Turning to a joint offering that combines IBM software with SignalDemand’s EnterpriseOptimizer solution, this Smarter Commerce-based supply chain solution allows ConAgra Mills to deliver customers the products they need, when they need them and at a price they can afford to ensure their continued business success.

Powered by IBM SurePOS 700 point-of-sale systems running the IBM 4690 operating platform, Smarter Checkout also leverages IBM System x, Lotus Expeditor and Store Integrator Read more

“The real breakout year is sometime in 2013 or 2014 — not that it’s not happening now, but you need to see other things fall into place, there needs to be more of these systems connected,” said Mario Morales, IDC vice president, who co-authored a forecast report released by Microsoft.

The IDOP project is part of IBM Research’s First-Of-A-Kind program (FOAK) where IBM engages clients’ experts in research projects to explore how emerging technologies could solve real Read more

The Cyberjaya center will provide competency based services, as well as multilingual capabilities, and be a Center of Excellence (CoE) for software distribution and packaging. To help develop the necessary local skills, IBM is basing an international leadership team in Cyberjaya to ensure ongoing sharing and development of knowledge and expertise.

Distinct hardware details, including an armor-plated design that extends across the top and front of the bezel, attention-grabbing lighting Read more

ConAgra Mills, the third largest miller in North America and a grain industry leader, offers the most comprehensive selection of premium multi-use flours in the industry. The business is also at the forefront of ingredient development, price risk management and customer service. Introducing early stage high-growth companies like SignalDemand is a part of our ongoing collaboration with IBM.

Gartner predicts that public cloud services will grow five times faster than overall IT Read more

Wave City, one of India’s new-age townships, is being built in two phases. The first phase of the township, spread over around 1671 acres, will include residential apartments, commercial complexes, shopping malls, light industries, education institutes, and hospitals.

With all these devices connected to a central command center, Wave City will be able to record and respond to events much faster and in a more coordinated manner. The roadmap also makes recommendations to help Wave City Read more

It was fantastic, amazing, brilliant people on both sides that came together and really made this work. These things are always a partnership, and take a diverse set of skills, expertise, knowledge and experience. With Tedesys’ application, doctors will be able to use gesture or voice controls to examine the same information, hands-free, without leaving the room.

In addition to BIS, Oracle Financial Services Liquidity Risk Management delivers to banks a single solution that helps to Read more