Research Notes

Research Note: Inside the IBM Research NorthPole Accelerator

IBM Research has developed and released details on a groundbreaking AI chip called NorthPole, which could revolutionize AI hardware systems. Unlike traditional computer chips, NorthPole integrates processing units and memory on the same chip, eliminating the von Neumann bottleneck and significantly improving efficiency.

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Research Note: Databricks Acquires Arcion

Databricks announced its intention to acquire Arcion, an enterprise data replication specialist and a part of the Databricks Ventures portfolio. The acquisition, valued at over $100 million, is set to bolster Databricks’ capability to natively ingest data from a myriad of databases and SaaS applications into their Lakehouse Platform.

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Research Note: Inside IBM WatsonX

IBM recently unveiled its updated AI portfolio, “watsonx” The new set of offerings provides an enterprise-ready AI and data platform consisting of three intertwined solution stacks:

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