Multi-modal AI support, faster chips and AI accelerators are among forthcoming mainframe upgrades that promise big changes.

Bernstein doesn’t expect IBM to forecast its 2025 fiscal year until the next earnings call. However, barring a disappointing z17 mainframe cycle, the expected reacceleration of the Red Hat and ...

IBM shares jumped about 9% after hours ... “[Revenues] also benefit in 2025 from [the launch] of its next-generation mainframe Z17.” ...

One of the most notable releases will be z17, prompting a mainframe refresh cycle–although at least one analyst firm foresees short-term pain for z16 partners. Fourth fiscal quarter IBM ...