Darryl K. Taft

IBM is the most popular provider of hosted private cloud services, according to a survey from independent research firm Forrester Research. The Forrester survey showed that IBM hosted private cloud solutions are preferred twice as much as competitive offerings. In addition, Forrester found that nearly twice as many firms use or plan to use IBM […]

Java at 20 Still Helps Developers Push Tech Innovation Boundaries by Darryl K. Taft 1995: The Launch Sun Microsystems introduced Java to the world in 1995. As early as 1991, a “stealth project” brainstorming session was held with Sun’s Bill Joy, Andy Bechtolsheim, Wayne Rosing, Mike Sheridan, James Gosling and Patrick Naughton. Sun formed the […]

BlazeMeter, which provides a continuous testing-as-a-service platform for mobile and Web apps and APIs, unveiled its Test Automation Platform for DevOps. BlazeMeter’s Test Automation for DevOps solution delivers several key features, including Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) Trends. KPI Trends automatically provide reports that graphically display KPIs, enabling users to identify trends over time across all […]

IBM announced two new investments in WayBlazer and Sellpoints to expand the ecosystem for its Watson cognitive computing technology. The investment is part of IBM’s $100 million pledge to invest in businesses that use Watson to drive new applications. In this case, the investments will help to advance online Watson-based travel and shopping apps developed […]

IBM Cloud OpenStack Services, an expanded suite of OpenStack services that enable users to integrate applications and data across hybrid clouds, debuted today. The new IBM Cloud OpenStack Services enable developers to build applications that deliver security and scalability to meet fluctuating business demands in a public cloud, IBM said. This includes spikes in usage […]

Tableau announced the release of version 9.0 of Tableau Online, the company’s cloud analytics solution. The latest update brings faster performance, additional live database connection support, single sign-on support, and several new features designed to help people achieve more with their data in the cloud. Tableau Online 9.0 is a complete redesign of Tableau Online […]

IBM Accents Digital Marketing at Amplify 2015 By Darryl K. Taft New Tools for Customer Engagement At Amplify 2015, IBM targeted marketers with new tools to enhance customer engagement. Test-Driving IBM Tech in Innovation Studio At the Amplify 2015 Innovation Studio, IBM invited attendees to try out the company’s new technology in a relaxing atmosphere […]

Putting IBM Flash Tech to Work, From Beverage to Travel Firms by Darryl K. Taft Memorial Hermann Health System Memorial Hermann Health System, the largest nonprofit health care system in South East Texas, manages 12 hospitals and more than 100 outpatient locations and supports a network of 5,000 affiliated physicians. Doctors at Memorial Hermann require […]

SAN DIEGO — IBM today announced its collaboration with Teleflora, the popular flower delivery service, to help the organization with its digital marketing efforts. Working with IBM Commerce, Teleflora is using sophisticated digital marketing programs, creating meaningful experiences for its customers by providing them with a large global network. IBM announced its collaboration with Teleflora […]

SAN DIEGO—IBM announced that it is working with several enterprises to improve their marketing strategies via IBM Commerce. At the IBM Amplify 2015 conference here, IBM announced its collaboration with Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the Western Hemisphere, to help reinvent the way it designs and delivers seamless visitor experiences across all […]