Qualcomm and IBM expand AI from edge to cloud with governance focus

IBM’s Granite 3.1 models have been optimized for Qualcomm platforms, allowing developers to leverage AI capabilities at the edge via the Qualcomm AI Hub. 

Qualcomm’s Cloud AI accelerators are now certified for Red Hat OpenShift, supporting hybrid cloud deployments of IBM’s AI software, including watsonx. 

The collaboration combines Qualcomm’s low-power, high-performance platforms with IBM’s governance and AI models to enhance security, efficiency, and reliability for businesses. 

“At Qualcomm Technologies, we are excited to join forces with IBM to deliver cutting-edge, enterprise-grade generative AI solutions for devices across the edge and cloud,” says Durga Malladi, senior vice president and general manager, technology planning and edge solutions, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “This collaboration enables businesses to deploy AI solutions that are not only fast and personalized but also come with robust governance, monitoring, and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to enhance the overall reliability of AI from edge to cloud.”

Qualcomm and IBM aim to provide end-to-end generative AI solutions with guardrails for monitoring, decision-making, and deployment control. 

Snapdragon and Qualcomm Dragonwing platforms will support IBM’s Granite models, enabling advanced AI applications on edge devices. 

This partnership marks a significant step toward enabling businesses to leverage AI-powered insights and automation closer to data sources, reinforcing edge computing’s role in next-generation AI applications.

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