IBM Power11 Raises the Bar for Enterprise IT

Core Insights - IBM Power11 is designed to support enterprises in the AI era with simplified operations and hybrid cloud flexibility, addressing the complexities of one billion new logical applications expected by 2028 [1][2] - The Power11 server boasts a remarkable uptime of 99.9999%, zero planned downtime for maintenance, and rapid ransomware threat detection in under one minute [2][5] - Power11 will be the first to support the IBM Spyre Accelerator, enhancing AI workload performance and scalability across hybrid cloud environments [3][4] Performance and Efficiency - Power11 offers up to 55% better core performance compared to Power9 and up to 45% more capacity in entry and mid-range systems compared to Power10 [4][6] - The server provides twice the performance per watt compared to comparable x86 servers and up to 28% better efficiency in Energy Efficient Mode [6][15] Automation and AI Integration - Power11 features autonomous operations that enable zero planned downtime, allowing critical applications to remain online during maintenance [5][6] - The integration of AI capabilities, including the IBM Spyre Accelerator and tools like watsonx Code Assistant, aims to modernize application development and enhance productivity [5][6] Market Availability - IBM Power11 is set to be generally available on July 25, 2025, with the IBM Spyre Accelerator expected in Q4 2025 [6]