New polymers pack a punch

New polymers pack a punch

Scientists from IBM Research have successfully discovered a new class of polymer materials that can potentially transform manufacturing and fabrication in the fields of transportation, aerospace and microelectronics. Through the unique approach of combining high...

IBM extends mainframe capacity in SA

IBM has opened a new Mainframe Cloud Innovation Hub at its Johannesburg head office, extending its capabilities to deliver high capacity technology solutions to South African companies and government organisations. Located in the IBM Client Centre in Johannesburg,...

IBM invention reduces cloud bottlenecks

IBM inventors have developed a method for managing how resources are used and how work is done within a cloud by distributing control throughout the interconnected systems, reducing bottlenecks and increasing efficiency. The IBM cloud computing invention, US Patent...

Personalised shopping with IBM, Fluid

Imagine having access to your own personal shopping assistant anytime, anywhere. Thanks to a partnership between IBM and Fluid, the shopping advisor powered by Watson, you could. Together, IBM and Fluid are working to redefine today’s e-commerce experience by...

IBM goes open source with Power8 chips

IBM has opened up its Power8 processor specifications, making it possible for anyone to develop new systems on the platform. The company yesterday launched its new Power Systems servers that allow data centres to manage massive data requirements, all built on an open...