IBM unveils Power11 chip architecture focusing on AI deployment for enterprise data centers.

IBM unveiled its new Power11 chip architecture, focusing on AI inference for enterprise data centers. The update aims to enhance reliability, security, and power efficiency, positioning IBM against Intel and AMD in high-performance sectors like finance and healthcare. Power11 servers will be available starting July 25, emphasizing seamless AI integration.

Key features of Power11 include eliminating planned downtime for software updates, minimal unplanned downtime, rapid ransomware detection, and integration with IBM’s AI chip, Spyre, by Q4 2025. IBM’s strategic pivot towards secure, low-latency inference solutions aligns with the trend of AI operationalization, emphasizing practical deployment over theoretical benchmarks. This approach aims to capture market share in AI-powered enterprise transformation.