IBM announces collaboration with Arm to develop dual-architecture hardware

IBM (IBM) announced a strategic collaboration with Arm (ARM) to develop new dual-architecture hardware that helps enterprises run future AI and data intensive workloads. Through this collaboration, IBM and Arm aim to combine IBM’s systems with Arm’s architecture, workload enablement and software ecosystem, to build computing platforms for the future. The companies said, “The collaboration is focused on three key areas. First, the companies are exploring how to expand virtualization technologies that allow Arm(R)-based software environments to operate within IBM’s enterprise computing platforms. This work is designed to expand software compatibility and further streamline how developers and enterprises bring Arm applications into mission-critical environments. Secondly, enterprise infrastructure must support high-availability operations, as well as security and local data sovereignty requirements. IBM and Arm are exploring new ways to support the performance and efficiency demands of modern workloads, including AI and data intensive applications. The work includes enabling enterprise systems to recognize and execute Arm applications, with the goal of helping Arm-based environments align with the reliability, security, and operational requirements enterprises need. Finally, the collaboration is focused on long term ecosystem growth. By creating shared technology layers between platforms, IBM and Arm aim to open the door to broader software ecosystems and greater flexibility in how applications are deployed and managed. This approach could give enterprises more choice, positioning them to adopt new applications and architectures while continuing to leverage their existing investments.”

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