What’s the next frontier for AI? On this episode of Six Five in the Booth, host Keith Townsend sits down with IBM's Alex Seymour, Product Manager for watsonx.ai, to explore Agentic AI—an innovative framework redefining how AI interacts with the world. Live from IBM TechXchange, they dive into how this groundbreaking tech is shaping industries and pushing the boundaries of AI innovation.

Their discussion covers:

• The concept and benefits of Agentic AI frameworks.

• How IBM is implementing these frameworks in its products.

• The potential impacts of Agentic AI on various industries.

• Future developments and research in AI at IBM.

• Challenges and ethical considerations in advancing AI technology.

Is your hybrid cloud truly secure? Check out this special fireside chat with FalconStor's Todd Brooks and IBM's Bargav Balakrishnan as they join host Steven Dickens for Six Five Media In the Booth at IBM TechXchange. The group discusses the strategic partnership between FalconStor and IBM and how their collaboration is shaping the future of backup, workload migration, Disaster Recovery (DR) in the hybrid cloud, and the expanding role of AI.

Watch their interview as they dive into ⤵️

• The enduring success of the strategic relationship between IBM and FalconStor, focusing on modernization and optimization of backup, workload migration, and DR in the hybrid cloud environment

• Insights into this relationship benefits customers and partners

• The increasing importance of data protection regardless of data location (cloud or on-prem), highlighting the advantages in terms of backup, ease of data migration, DR, and cybersecurity measures

• The role of AI in future partnership developments and the handling of massive data volumes for AI applications, and FalconStor's AI data protection assistant

• Potential new partnership areas with MSPs on IBM Cloud

Host Steven Dickens chats with FalconStor's VP of Engineering, Ron Morita and VP of Customer Success, Abdul Hashmi for Six Five Media In the Booth at IBM TechXchange. They discuss solutions for modernizing and optimizing IBM Power environments using FalconStor’s StorSafe for data protection and cloud migration, and secure backup storage. Check out the full interview to learn more about the following: 👇

• Modernizing and optimizing IBM Power environments with StorSafe’s capabilities including workload migration, disaster recovery, and ransomware protection

• Key use cases for StorSafe across IBM Power Systems, PowerVS, IBM Cloud, and COS, and their specific benefits

• A deep dive into the use case for SAP HANA backup utilizing StorSafe and detailing its unique advantages

• Availability of StorSafe in the IBM Cloud Catalog for streamlined deployments both on-premises and in the cloud

• An overview of benefits including maximizing PowerVS for superior data protection, streamlined workload migration, and effective ransomware recovery

AI PCs for CTOs: Join Six Five On the Road for the final episode of our four-part series with Intel. Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman are joined by Intel's Todd Lewellen, VP & GM of PC Ecosystem, and Daryl Cromer, VP & CTO of PCs and Smart Devices at Lenovo for a conversation on the transformative impact of AI on enterprise computing.

Their discussion covers:

• The evolving role of AI in enhancing PC capabilities and user experience

• Strategic partnerships between Intel and Lenovo to innovate in the AI PC market

• Key trends and future outlook for AI technologies in enterprise computing environments

• Challenges and opportunities in integrating AI within existing PC ecosystems

• Insights into upcoming AI features and functionalities in PCs and smart devices

What if AI could revolutionize the way you learn?

Host Keith Townsend sits down with IBM's Suhas Kashyap, Senior Product Manager for InstructLab at watsonx.ai, for Six Five in the Booth at the IBM TechXchange Conference. Together, they delve into InstructLab, a groundbreaking AI-powered learning demo showcased at the event.

Their discussion covers:

- The inspiration behind InstructLab's development

- Key features and capabilities of InstructLab

- The role of AI and machine learning in enhancing InstructLab

- How InstructLab supports IBM's broader technology ecosystem

- Future plans and updates for InstructLab

On this episode of Six Five Media at Smartsheet Engage, host Keith Townsend sits down with Smartsheet's VP of Engineering, JB Brown, to take an in-depth look at how Smartsheet and Amazon Web Services are transforming AI-powered decision-making with their brand-new connector for Amazon Q Business.

Their discussion covers:

• The latest AWS announcement and its game-changing significance

• Who stands to benefit from this collaboration and the business value it brings

• How the new connector will impact Smartsheet users

• Real-world applications of the Smartsheet connector in Amazon Q

• JB’s personal favorite feature in Smartsheet!

On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - Infrastructure Matters, hosts Camberley Bates, Dion Hinchcliffe, and Keith Townsend discuss the critical intersection of AI and the semiconductor industry, while sharing highlights from Smartsheet Engage and Amazon’s Generative AI Summit. 

Their discussion covers:

• Recent AI and cloud computing industry developments

• Insights from the Smartsheet ENGAGE conference and Smartsheet's evolving business landscape

• Highlights from Amazon’s Generative AI Summit, focusing on the latest AI innovations

• Key announcements from AMD, spotlighting the company's advancements in the AI chip market and rivalry with NVIDIA

• The overarching access and utilization challenges of AI hardware, such as data management, infrastructure needs, and the prospect of CPU-based solutions for enterprise AI demands

Companies are generating more data than ever, and storage costs are rising. Six Five Media hosts Mitch Lewis and Camberley Bates are joined by Broadcom Product Marketing Engineers Tom Nagelmeyer and John Nicholson, for a conversation on how modern solutions can significantly lower the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for storage.

Their discussion covers:

- The evolving landscape of data storage and its impact on TCO

- How Broadcom's innovative solutions are setting new standards for storage efficiency

- Real-world examples where modern storage solutions have made a difference

- The role of software in optimizing storage costs

- Future trends in storage technology and their implications for businesses

ServiceOps takes center stage. Six Five Media host Mike Vizard is joined at BMC Connect by BMC's Margaret Lee, SVP and General Manager of Digital Service and Operations Management Business to share how BMC and partners are joining forces to drive the future of ServiceOps to accelerate growth while minimizing risks.

Their discussion covers:

• The evolving landscape of service operations and its impact on business innovation

• Strategies for managing digital risk in a fast-paced technology environment

• The role of AI and machine learning in streamlining service operations

• The collaboration between BMC and partners to empower organizations in their digital transformation journeys

• Best practices for businesses to integrate ServiceOps into their processes to accelerate growth while minimizing risks

IBM provides us with the latest on their AI strategies, from model development to tuning to consulting and implementation. Host Daniel Newman and IBM's Rob Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer, spoke on the topics below. ⤵️

• The key drivers behind the current AI productivity surge

• IBM's role and innovations in advancing AI technology

• Challenges businesses face in integrating AI and how to overcome them

• Future trends in AI development and corporate adoption

• Real-world impacts of AI advancements on different industries