IBM z17: The first mainframe fully engineered for the AI age

Power x Beauty: Tendril Reveals the z17 Mainframe for IBM

The new z17, which IBM tags as “the first mainframe fully engineered for the AI age” is also a strikingly sculptural piece of computational hardware, as made abundantly clear in this austere yet tactile director’s cut from Tendril. From the team at Tendril: “To help introduce this beautiful piece of mechanical muscle to the world, we created a classic :60 to showcase its speed, multi-modal intelligence, and security features. “You’ll notice the …

IBM z17: The first mainframe fully engineered for the AI age

New innovations unlock capabilities for enterprise-scale AI, including large language models and generative AI

IBM z17 puts AI at the core of modern mainframe strategy - SiliconANGLE

For decades, IBM Corp.’s IBM Z has powered some of the world’s most sensitive, high-volume transactions. But, with the recent launch of the IBM z17,  the narrative is shifting. IBM Z’s role is no longer just about maintaining uptime and supporting critical systems. It’s evolving into a catalyst for new business models, expanded workloads and […] The post AI at the core: IBM z17 reimagines the mainframe for modern enterprise appeared first on Sil…

Meet the 2025 Open Mainframe Project Ambassadors - Open Mainframe Project

We are happy to welcome our new 2025 Open Mainframe Project ambassadors! These are a group of committed people who care deeply about sharing and growing the use of mainframe technology in many industries.  The main goal of the Ambassadors Program is to let more people know how they can join the community and help move Open Mainframe Project forward. The new ambassadors come from different parts of the world and work at companies and groups that …

The power of AI on the mainframe

It has been a while since mainframes were a hot topic, but they’re finding new life in the AI era, moving beyond merely transactional platforms to ones that can extract valuable insights, reduce IT downtime, and keep data secure. While mainframe computers continue to perform some of an enterprise’s most essential tasks, from processing millions of customer transactions in seconds to supporting massive workloads without missing a beat, they are a…

IBM unveils first AI mainframe

Powered by the Telum II processor, the new z17 supports more than 250 AI use cases, showing that the format remains relevant. The post IBM unveils first AI mainframe  appeared first on Gadget.