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IBM Unveils AI-Optimized Mainframe z17

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-08T11:54:20.224849+05:30

- IBM has launched its latest mainframe hardware, the IBM z17, designed to enhance AI adoption. - The z17 is powered by the IBM Telum II processor and supports over 250 AI use cases, including AI agents and generative AI. - This new mainframe can process 450 billion inference operations daily, a significant improvement over its predecessor. - IBM invested over 2,000 research hours and gathered feedback from over 100 customers to develop the z17. - The z17 is more energy-efficient and adaptable, with plans to double its AI accelerator chips within a year. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/07/ibm-releases-a-new-mainframe-built-for-the-age-of-ai/)

IBM has launched its latest mainframe hardware, the IBM z17, designed to enhance AI adoption.
The z17 is powered by the IBM Telum II processor and supports over 250 AI use cases, including AI agents and generative AI.
This new mainframe can process 450 billion inference operations daily, a significant improvement over its predecessor.
IBM invested over 2,000 research hours and gathered feedback from over 100 customers to develop the z17.
The z17 is more energy-efficient and adaptable, with plans to double its AI accelerator chips within a year.

Source: TechCrunch