Coming this Fall to IBM Z, LinuxONE and Power, IBM Spyre Accelerator Enables Enterprises to Scale Generative and Agentic AI Workloads ARMONK, N.Y. , Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the upcoming general availability of the IBM Spyre Accelerator, an AI accelerator enabling low-latency inferencing to support generative and agentic AI use cases while prioritizing the security and resilience of core workloads. ...

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]

While International Business Machines (IBM -2.19%) generates most of its revenue from software and consulting services, the company's hardware business is still an important piece of the puzzle. IBM's mainframe systems, known for their extreme reliability, remain a workhorse in certain industries. Of the world's 50 top banks, 43 use IBM's mainframes to handle mission-critical workloads. Every two to three years, IBM refreshes its mainframe lineup with a new model that brings improved performance and expande ...