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IBM has introduced the LinuxONE Emperor 5, its newest Linux computing platform that runs on the Telum II processor with built-in AI acceleration features. This launch aims to tackle three key issues for tech leaders: better security measures, reduced costs, and smooth AI incorporation into business systems. The heart of the system, the Telum II processor, includes a second-generation on-chip AI accelerator. This component is designed to boost predictive AI abilities and large language models for instant transaction handling. The upcoming IBM Spyre Accelerator (set to arrive in late 2025) via PCIe card will boost generative AI functions. The platform comes with an updated AI Toolkit fine-tuned for the Telum II processor. It also offers early looks at Red Hat OpenShift AI and Virtualization allowing unified control of both standard virtual machines and containerized workloads.
The platform provides wide-ranging security measures. These include confidential computing strong cryptographic abilities, and NIST-approved post-quantum algorithms. These safeguard sensitive AI models and data from current risks and expected post-quantum attacks. When it comes to productivity, companies can combine several server workloads on one high-capacity system. This might cut ownership expenses by up to 44% compared to x86 options over five years. At the same time, it keeps exceptional 99.999999% uptime rates according to IBM. The LinuxOne Emperor 5 will run Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and Canonical Ubuntu Server. Tina Tarquinio, chief product officer at IBM Z and LinuxONE, said: "IBM LinuxONE 5 represents the next evolution of our Linux infrastructure strategy. It is designed to help clients unlock the full potential of Linux and AI while optimizing their datacenters, simplifying their operations, and addressing risk. Whether you're building intelligent applications, deploying regulated workloads, consolidating infrastructure, or preparing for the next wave of transformation, IBM LinuxONE offers an exciting path forward."
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The platform provides wide-ranging security measures. These include confidential computing strong cryptographic abilities, and NIST-approved post-quantum algorithms. These safeguard sensitive AI models and data from current risks and expected post-quantum attacks. When it comes to productivity, companies can combine several server workloads on one high-capacity system. This might cut ownership expenses by up to 44% compared to x86 options over five years. At the same time, it keeps exceptional 99.999999% uptime rates according to IBM. The LinuxOne Emperor 5 will run Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and Canonical Ubuntu Server. Tina Tarquinio, chief product officer at IBM Z and LinuxONE, said: "IBM LinuxONE 5 represents the next evolution of our Linux infrastructure strategy. It is designed to help clients unlock the full potential of Linux and AI while optimizing their datacenters, simplifying their operations, and addressing risk. Whether you're building intelligent applications, deploying regulated workloads, consolidating infrastructure, or preparing for the next wave of transformation, IBM LinuxONE offers an exciting path forward."
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