IBM Introduces the IBM® LinuxONE 4 Express

IBM has introduced the IBM® LinuxONE 4 Express, expanding the capabilities of LinuxONE in terms of performance, security, and AI to cater to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and new data center environments.

This pre-configured rack mount system aims to simplify workload setup and reduce costs for SMEs, making it easier for them to adopt the platform for various use cases such as digital assets, AI-powered medical imaging, and workload consolidation.

As businesses rapidly transition to online operations, they often face challenges with hybrid cloud environments that consist of disparate stacks, hindering alignment and AI integration. The IBM LinuxONE 4 Express addresses this challenge by empowering SMEs to develop a purposeful hybrid cloud strategy that meets their specific needs. Ria Pinto, General Manager and Technology Leader at IBM South Africa, highlighted the transformative potential of this system in helping SMEs navigate the digital landscape with confidence.

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Built on the IBM Telum processor, the IBM LinuxONE 4 Express offers high scalability, availability, and security while reducing energy consumption and data center footprint. It is specifically designed for startups and small businesses, catering to a range of use cases including safeguarding digital assets with confidential computing capabilities, enabling AI inference for medical imaging, and simplifying IT environments through workload consolidation.

Furthermore, IBM is leveraging its ecosystem to ensure the success of clients by collaborating with partners to provide solutions for sustainability and cybersecurity challenges. By optimizing sustainability and security measures, clients can protect sensitive data and achieve their organizational sustainability goals. IBM Business Partners have access to resources for installation, deployment, service, and resale of the IBM LinuxONE 4 Express, facilitating seamless integration and support for clients.