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Flash Memory Boosts Artificial Intelligence.

As the world's data continues to grow, so does the demand for high-performance storage technologies. The all-flash array market is expected to grow at about 25 percent annually, and the technology is evolving at a rapid pace. IBM recently introduced the FlashSystem 5300, the latest version of its…

Watson’s Journey: From Quiz Show Champ to AI Leader in Medicine.

ChatGPT and similar tools are now ubiquitous, making AI a very hot IT topic. Yet, AI’s success story stretches back decades, with IBM Watson as a key pioneer. Today, Watson’s potential reaches across numerous industries, guided by strict ethical principles to ensure responsible use.

Modernized Legacy Technology Against Today's Threats: Magnetic Tape Shields Your Data From Hackers.

It may come as a surprise that magnetic data storage on tape has not only survived for many decades, but is once again playing an important role in data storage today. In data centers in particular, where the threat of cyber-attacks is ever-present, magnetic tape holds a firm place among storage…

Data Governance Tools: Because Your Sensitive Data Deserve Protection.

Companies are constantly on the lookout for effective solutions to manage and protect sensitive data, prevent data loss and minimize insider risks. Data governance tools are software solutions that can provide efficient support for this. They ensure data integrity, facilitate compliance with…

Wanted: The Best Cloud for SAP HANA

Given the enormous presence of SAP systems in key markets, the security and performance of such systems are crucial. But which cloud is best suited for SAP HANA, and what are the differences between the various providers?

How Quantum Computing is Already Threatening Our Data Security - and What We Can Do About It.

While quantum computers are not yet a common fixture in everyday business operations, the imminent implications for data security demand attention now. Existing encryption methods are at risk of being compromised. Cybercriminals are exploiting this vulnerability through “store-now, decrypt-later…

Mayflower, Oceanus and Peregrine: AI on the Seven Seas.

The first AI-guided voyage across the North Atlantic from Plymouth, England, to Halifax, Canada, was just a start. Now the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) is undergoing a process of optimization in Massachusetts before being used for other scientific projects. In addition, the AI-controlled fleet is…

Digital Transformation Calls for New Storage Models.

Today, enterprise storage functionality must be decentralized and delivered in innovative ways. In doing so, storage infrastructure must adapt to the fact that many enterprises operate in hybrid cloud infrastructure, run AI workloads and edge computing, and prioritize data protection and security.

Green IT that Keeps its Promise: Saving Energy with a Linux Server System.

Highest performance and environmentally friendly computing are not mutually exclusive, as is demonstrated by IBM with the latest LinuxONE generation. Its top model is a highly scalable Linux and Kubernetes-based platform based on the new z16 technology. IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 runs exclusively on…

IBM i OS Staying Power: 15,000 Applications Can't Be Wrong.

IBM has released IBM i 7.5, the first major update to the IBM i operating system for Power CPU-based servers in three years. The continuous development of IBM i technology is especially welcomed by the numerous companies that have been running their business applications on these much-used…

Sun, Sea, and Artificial Intelligence: The Mayflower is on the Move (Again)

The new Mayflower, also known as MAS400, is to sail from Great Britain to America without a captain or crew - 5200 kilometers across the temperamental North Atlantic, from England to the east coast of the USA. With this project, IBM, together with the marine research organization ProMare and other…

Hybrid Cloud Storage – at the Center and «on the Edge»

More and more companies are turning to hybrid clouds to realize or accelerate their digital transformation. This transformation makes securing the permanent availability of business data everywhere in the enterprise a necessity - from the data center to the farthest edge. Today, suitable,…

UMB Receives IBM Ecosystem Award as Top Partner of the Year 2021

Cham, February 8, 2022 – The IT service provider UMB, one of the largest IBM partners in the DACH region, is the first Swiss company recognized with the new IBM Ecosystem Award as Top Partner of the Year 2021.

AI and the Cloud Call for a New Data Storage Approach.

The hybrid cloud and the processing of location-independent data as well as the huge amounts of data generated by AI are forcing storage technology vendors to adopt new approaches and different ways of thinking. Consistent access to and availability of data streams in a hybrid cloud infrastructure…

Practical quantum computing moves closer.

Quantum computers are something like the holy grail of information technology. In the world's most advanced laboratories, the best physicists, mathematicians, and IT specialists are striving to make quantum computing available for everyday use outside the labs. The reason: Due to its enormous power…

IBM Power10 Launch: Powerful IT for the Hybrid Cloud.

The new IBM Power10 servers are computers with immensely powerful 7-nanometer processors designed to meet the demands of modern cloud computing platforms. The latest IBM Power generation will be launched globally at a virtual event on Wednesday, September 8.

IBM Nanometer Processors - Specialized in the Hybrid Cloud and AI.

When it comes to computing power and processors IBM has been a pioneer for decades. Recently, the company has announced its development of 2-nanometer processors. The design allows up to 50 billion transistors to be placed on a chip measuring one and a half square centimeters. But IBM is also…

The IBM Top Partner of the Year Award Goes Again To UMB!

UMB has become one of the biggest IBM partners in the DACH region by achieving high double-digit growth rates and has thus been awarded the IBM Top Partner of the Year Award for the second time. This Award goes to the top-selling IBM partner with the highest level of commitment.

UMB Achieves Highest Red Hat Partner Status!

Cham/Zürich, February 18, 2021. UMB has achieved the highest Red Hat partnership level with the Premier Business Partner status. At the same time, UMB is the largest IBM partner in Switzerland and a long-standing SAP partner; thus, the company can offer unique know-how around containers, cloud, and…

IBM Power10 is Three Times More Powerful, Three Times More Efficient, and a Hybrid Cloud Specialist

IBM Power Systems[i] have been indispensable for many large companies and SMEs for years. Now IBM has introduced the next generation of this series. The design is entirely focused on energy efficiency and performance. The 7-nanometer chip is only as big as a postage stamp and contains 18 billion…

This is How Much Security Your Home Office Needs.

Insufficient security awareness and inadequate security measures are putting the home office at greater risk of cyberattacks. Now is the right time to correct this situation.

Changing work patterns lead to new risks.

There is a clear trend towards home office, future workplace, and BYOD. This is a sensible development leading to a high degree of work flexibility but unfortunately also makes cyber criminals happy. After all, approximately 70 percent of successful cyberattacks are conducted via the end point. The…

And the IBM Top Partner of the Year Goes To: UMB!

UMB has become one of the biggest IBM partners in the DACH region by achieving high double-digit growth rates and has thus been awarded the Top Partner of the Year. The Award goes to the top-selling IBM partner with the highest level of commitment.

IBM z15: The Cloud, as Secure and Private as You Need It

The cloud is becoming increasingly important, prevalent and secure. More and more companies are moving their applications to the cloud. IBM has developed the latest mainframe generation in the wake of this development. The newest mainframe model z15 was developed following the mantra "the cloud you…

UMB Power for Medical Facilities in Ticino.

EOC - Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale - is a provider of IT services for hospitals and other medical institutions in the canton of Ticinos. As a result of its growth, its entire IBM Power infrastructure had to be brought up to date. This creates reassuring margins for nursing care and emergencies in…

State-of-the-art Dynamic IT Infrastructures Demand Flash Technology.

Over the past year, the global flash memory market has grown by some 40 percent. More and more IT infrastructures are being equipped with flash technology, and the number of users and applications is rising. Flash has not only become cheaper, it is also the only storage technology that is able to…

UMB Wins IBM Bestseller Award!

UMB is the winner of the coveted IBM Bestseller Award. UMB was not only recognized for its IBM sales but also for its exceptional know-how in IBM hardware, software, and services.

IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe: High Performance All-Flash, Multi-Cloud Memory.

The new IBM FlashSystem 9100 has launched with two models. Both versions are identical in terms of functionality, with the more affordable entry-level 9110 featuring four 8-core Intel Skylake 1.7GHz CPUs, while the more powerful 9150 features four 14-core Intel Skylake 2.2 GHz CPUs. Both new IBM…

Confiserie Sprüngli: SAP Power for Exquisite Delicacies.

Confiserie Sprüngli has been pampering customers worldwide with its exquisite Swiss chocolate delicacies for over 175 years. Only the best is good enough. True to this principle, Confiserie Sprüngli relies on IBM Power technology and UMB for its ERP system.

Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence: A Promising Combination.

Business intelligence (BI) and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly going hand in hand but have not yet reached the same level of integration in day-to-day business. IBM wants to change this. With its PowerAI Enterprise platform, IBM offers an opportunity to profitably deploy artificial…

SPAR Enhances Customer Care.

185 SPAR neighborhood markets and SPARexpress convenience markets as well as 11 TopCC cash & carry pick-up markets would be at a standstill without SAP HANA. This is why SPAR opted for UMB when it came to hardware and database migration, release upgrades, replacement of the backup tool, and the…

Digital Twins: Virtual Counterparts for Your Business Reality.

The Internet of things, fast wireless networks, highly developed sensor technology, cloud computing and AI: all of the above have made the digital twinning of devices or processes possible.

Watson Demonstrates Cognitive Intelligence in Day-to-Day Operations.

AI industry leader IBM finds more and more application possibilities in everyday business activities for its Watson platform. Practical applications can be found in manufacturing, the energy sector, the postal service, or the finance sector.