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Getting ready for artificial general intelligence with examples

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Regardless, these are examples of narrow AI. According to Andreessen Horowitz (link resides outside IBM.com ) , in 2023, the average spend on foundation model application programming interfaces (APIs), self-hosting and fine-tuning models across surveyed companies reached USD 7 million.

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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

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The challenges continue: one 2023 survey found 44% of companies had to make changes in the past year due to issues with their supply chain footprint, and 49% said supply chain disruptions had caused planning problems. They can also provide access to new markets, technologies, and expertise, offering a competitive advantage.

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

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The following are examples of strategic sourcing use cases: Transparency and traceability From fast fashion to fluorite, consumers and stakeholders are keyed into product provenance—expecting brands to uphold ethical, responsible sourcing practices. For example, Antonello Produce wanted to provide food that its customers could trust.

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The Mainframe Turns 60: A Milestone in Computing History  

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Omdia research states , “Mainframes still matter today: while IBM is the last remaining mainframe manufacturer of significance in the market, according to its 2022 annual report, 45 of the world’s top 50 banks run on IBM zSystems. The above examples show that the Mainframe continues to be the engine of many organizations.

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The customer experience evolution: Today’s data-driven, real-time discipline

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For example, McKinsey found that 50% of consumers reported they would switch brands if their preferred brand was unavailable due to shortages. They were much less likely to have any meaningful relationship with the product manufacturer unless those products were made and sold locally. Customer needs changed.

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MY TAKE: Apple users show strong support for Tim Cook’s privacy war against Mark Zuckerberger

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A recent survey of some 2,000 U.S. And now along comes SellCell’s survey to extensively illustrate something Cook and Zuckerberg, well know: U.S. SellCell’s survey of iOS users sheds light consumers’ growing level of awareness and concern. consumers are firmly engaged and are paying rapt attention to their online privacy.

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Unlocking value: Top digital transformation trends

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A recent IBM Institute for Business Value survey found that three out of four CEOs say competitive advantage depends on who has the most advanced generative AI. For example, applied ML will help organizations that depend on the supply chain engage in better decision making, in real time.