Search Tag: IBM

Sustainability

2024 03 May

  IBM has appointed Christina Shim as its new Chief Sustainability Officer, according to an internal memo seen by ESG Today, taking over the role from current CSO and Vice President, Corporate Environmental Affairs & Product Safety Wayne Balta, who will be retiring in June.   Shim joined IBM in 2021, and has most recently been serving as Global...Read more

Artificial Intelligence

2023 28 Nov

Marie de Groot, an esteemed AI Engineer and accomplished Public Speaker, has recently joined IBM. With two master’s degrees and a rich tapestry of expertise spanning five years, Marie has made significant contributions across start-ups, multinational corporations, and entrepreneurship ventures.   Her professional journey showcases a remarkable...Read more

IT Management

2022 22 Jan

Upon close, acquisition to position new standalone company for next phase of growth. Armonk, NY and San Francisco, CA – January 21, 2022 – IBM (NYSE:  IBM ) and Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement under...Read more

IT Management

2021 11 Apr

Solving problems in healthcare and life sciences with quantum computing may have just become a not so distant future, with a new partnership between IBM and Cleveland Clinic.   You might also like: Four major companies are partnering to speed up the development of digital healthcare solutions in France and across Europe with a new...Read more

Executive Health Management

2021 05 Mar

The vaccine manufacturer Moderna and IBM, a technology company, will work together on implementation of technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and hybrid cloud, to improve COVID-19 vaccine management in the U.S.   You might also like: An interview with European and U.S. e xperts about the need for global...Read more

IT Management

2019 03 Sep

Increasing need to store and secure medical data, including sensitive patient information, is among key factors behind the expanded application of blockchain technology in healthcare. By 2025, it is estimated that global blockchain technology in healthcare market will be worth more than $1.636 billion.   This projection is contained in new research...Read more

Executive Health Management

2019 26 Aug

Summary: The past, present & future of dementia care using sensors in everyday life objects through four use cases from research labs to large-scale pilots & adoption by pharmaceutical companies.   Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It is the main cause of dementia, a syndrome defined by loss of cognitive...Read more

Executive Health Management

2019 22 Feb

Implementation and integration challenges Over the last few years, we have seen a rapid rise in the popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This will be a prime focus for attendees at this year’s European Congress of Radiology. As a member of the European Commission’s AI Alliance, I am optimistic and excited about the real-world application...Read more

Executive Health Management

2016 11 Oct

Two leading healthcare players are launching a unique joint population health management (PHM) alliance to support healthcare providers in the critical transition towards value-based healthcare models. Siemens Healthineers and IBM have just announced the launch of the new global alliance, the first of its kind for both companies. Bringing together...Read more

Executive Health Management

2016 23 Feb

Cloud-based building management platform leverages enterprise asset management and data analytics technologies to help meet sustainability goals Collaboration with IBM Watson Internet of Things Business Unit showcased at IBM InterConnect 2016 will transform real estate performance The Siemens Building Technologies Division and IBM announced cloud-based...Read more

IT Management

2015 06 Aug

IBM has agreed to buy Merge Healthcare Inc. in a cash deal expected to give the medical imaging company an equity value of approximately $700 million. The deal is expected to close sometime this year, subject to regulatory approval.  Merge Healthcare provides medical image handling and processing services to clinical research institutes, pharmaceutical...Read more

Health Management

2014 25 Sep

As a healthcare consumer, a question I often ask is “where can I find the best doctor to suit my needs and my family’s needs, who can also answer the questions I have related to our health?” I want resources to help guide my choices, not only based on cost and location, but also based on an individualized treatment approach in alignment with my philosophy...Read more