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IBM Think 2026 highlights a shift in IBM’s role in the AI economy, positioning the company as an enabler of enterprise AI architectures during a period of industry volatility. While many enterprises still view AI through the lens of large language models, IBM is reframing the narrative toward an architecture-led approach and a control plane …
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Recently, I attended IBM’s Think conference in Boston. The conference is IBM’s space to share with customers the evolution of their products, solutions…and thinking. The show was incredibly well attended including a steady buzz on the expo floor. The announcements at the show were interesting, however the conversations that ensued outside of the announcements were …
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The old story was simple: buy a router, switch, or firewall 😉 The new one is broader. Cisco wants to be seen as the company that gives customers a secure, easy-to-manage platform that is ready for AI even when they do not have a large IT department. For partners, that shift matters. SMB customers are …
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When it comes to AI-powered capabilities, agentic workflows and edge computing applications, a lot of promises have been made over the years. A whole lot. In fact, these three topics have arguably dominated the headlines from tech-focused content sources and have woven their way into the announcements from most major tech vendors for a while …
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In the world of modern warehousing, efficiency isn’t just a goal—it’s a survival requirement. As Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) become the backbone of global supply chains, a quiet revolution has taken place under the hood. We’ve moved past the era of heavy, high-maintenance lead-acid batteries. Today, Lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology is the undisputed “heart” …
The global battery energy storage system (BESS) sector stands at a transformative inflection point as we enter 2026. What began as an experimental technology supporting intermittent renewable energy has evolved into critical infrastructure enabling the worldwide energy transition. With global shipments surging 50% in 2025 and projected to grow another 43% in 2026, battery storage …
After spending much of my career in the heart of the technology industry, helping companies like Apple and Qualcomm take innovations from early promise to global scale, I recently made a move that, on the surface, might look like a step into a completely different world: I joined the energy sector. What has surprised me …
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Introduction As buildings and cities grow more complex, simply recording surveillance footage isn’t enough. What we need is intelligence—systems that can analyze, interpret, and act on what’s happening in real-time. That’s where Video Analytics and AI Integration steps in. From perimeter security and behavior analysis to traffic management and safety compliance, AI-powered video analytics is …
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In an era where data drives decision-making, video intelligence has evolved far beyond its roots in passive monitoring. What was once termed “video surveillance” is now Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS): a dynamic ecosystem that leverages AI, edge computing, and hybrid infrastructures to transform raw footage into strategic insights. This shift addresses the longstanding issue of …
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