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IBM Launches Compact z17 and LinuxONE Systems to Address Data Center Space and Cost Constraints

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Powerful single frame and rack mount systems and new AI and automation software upgrades for IBM Z and LinuxONE 5 help enterprises deploy workloads with more flexibility

ARMONK, N.Y., July 7, 2026 /CNW/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announces new IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5 configurations, marking the first time IBM is offering rack mount alongside single frame systems across its full Z and LinuxONE portfolio. The expanded IBM z17 and LinuxONE 5 portfolios now offer a wide range of deployment options, engineered with the same flagship performance, security, and ecosystem standards. New single frame and rack mount options provide additional ways for organizations to position their infrastructure where it fits best for their business needs, helping support flexibility and operational efficiency.

Organizations processing highly sensitive workloads at scale are facing record-low data center vacancy and rental rates exceeding $400 per kW/month, according to CBRE’s 2026 Global Data Center Trend Report.1 At the same time, they need infrastructure that can optimize their data center footprint while prioritizing the resilience required for their core applications. Enterprises can use IBM z17 and LinuxONE 5 rack mount and single frame systems to address these challenges, optimizing their data center real estate to meet today’s realities. 

“The number of mission-critical workloads is rising at an incredible pace, forcing organizations to make tough decisions about performance, AI integration, and infrastructure footprint,” said Tom McPherson, General Manager, IBM Z and LinuxONE. “With these new IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE systems, we’re making it easier to run workloads where they make the most sense, while opening the door for a wider range of organizations to benefit from these technologies for the first time.”

New Systems Built for Data Center Flexibility
The new IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5 configurations support up to 82 cores and 18 TB of memory across two processor drawers, representing about a 20% increase in core count and 12% increase in memory capacity. Single processor capacity of IBM z17 ME2 provides full speed IBM z/OS configurations including 10% greater throughput per core than IBM z16 A02 with some variation based on workload and configuration.2

Clients have the flexibility to co-locate IBM and non-IBM equipment to achieve the best fit-for-purpose installation in their data center. Each system is designed to help organizations reclaim space, improve energy efficiency, and integrate seamlessly into existing environments:

IBM z17 single frame is a fully packaged solution in an IBM rack and intelligent power distribution units (iPDUs), delivered as a complete enclosed unit ready to deploy, now with the added flexibility for clients to co-locate other technologies within the frame.IBM z17 rack mount allows clients to install IBM Z components directly into their own industry-standard rack, with built-in flexibility for co-location with other technologies.IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper 5 is the scalable, multi-drawer LinuxONE system for high-density workloads, with on-chip AI acceleration, confidential computing, and post- quantum cryptography available in both single frame and rack mount configurations.IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper 5 rack mount and Express offerings deliver enterprise-grade Linux, confidential computing, and on-chip AI acceleration in a compact 18U configuration. Designed for organizations supporting a smaller set of workloads, the offering provides a cost-efficient entry point that can scale as business grows, while prioritizing security, resiliency, and performance.

As with the rest of the IBM z17 and LinuxONE 5 portfolio announced last year, the single frame and rack mount systems deliver advanced multi-model AI inferencing through the IBM Telum® II processor, Red Hat OpenShift AI and the IBM Spyre™ Accelerator to deliver in-transaction predictive AI and generative AI.

Maximizing Business Value at the Core
Building on the flexibility of IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE systems, IBM is announcing new software and management capabilities designed to help clients simplify infrastructure operations, reduce the skills required to run the platform, and get more value from the workloads already running their business.

IBM Infrastructure Management for Z and LinuxONE brings together provisioning, configuration, and operations together. Enterprises can now leverage Terraform and widely adopted Infrastructure-as-Code that are engineered to automate infrastructure deployments, and orchestrate configurations in a unified user interface with a simple visual I/O topology and configuration while addressing the number of specialists required.IBM COBOL Elevate for z/OS is built to simplify modernization and optimize performance for COBOL applications running on IBM z17, helping clients get more value from the applications they depend on with no rewrites or specialized skills required, with availability beginning September 18.Post-quantum cryptography security is now standard on z17 and LinuxONE Rockhopper 5 systems, leveraging post-quantum cryptography, confidential computing, and enterprise-wide secrets management.New IBM Crypto Discovery & Inventory capabilities are engineered to simplify security operations by giving security teams a consolidated view of their cryptographic posture across the enterprise, helping them prepare for post-quantum standards with end-to-end visibility.

“With the emergence of generative AI methods, we need the highest levels of performance, efficiency, resiliency and security to safely hold, and process the sensitive datasets,” said Dr. Owain Kenway, Head of Research and Development (Platform Technologies) in ARC at University College London. “The new IBM LinuxONE 5 single frame, rack mount, and Express models enable organizations like us to access advanced technologies at cost-effective prices, and help our academic teams deliver outstanding research.”

Availability

The new z17 single frame and rack mount configurations, IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper 5, and IBM LinuxONE 5 Express will all be generally available August 12, 2026. IBM Infrastructure Management for IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE will be generally available August 14, 2026. IBM COBOL Elevate for z/OS will be generally available September 18, 2026. For more information, visit https://www.ibm.com/products/z17 and https://www.ibm.com/products/linuxone-5.

Statements regarding IBM’s future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only.

Disclaimer:

CBRE’s 2026 Global Data Center Trend Report.Based on internal measurements. Results may vary by customer based on
individual workload, configuration and software levels. Visit LSPR website for more details at: www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-z-large-systems-performance-reference

About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

Additional Sources

New z17 capabilities blogNew LinuxONE capabilities blogSecurity blogz17 Ecosystem & Skills blog

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Marshall Hampson
IBM Infrastructure Communications
Marshall.hampson@ibm.com

Aishwerya Paul
IBM Infrastructure Communications
Aish.Paul@ibm.com

 

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TEAM LEWIS Introduces AI Practice to Accelerate Visibility and Trust for Emerging AI Companies

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Brand strategy and communications consultancy to help high-growth companies lead with credibility.

SAN DIEGO, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TEAM LEWIS, a global integrated marketing agency, today announced the launch of its AI Practice. The practice will help emerging AI companies translate complex technologies into clear, credible market narratives that drive growth.

Built for companies shaping the AI stack, the practice enables brands to move beyond technical capability and vague AI narratives to demonstrate real-world impact to the audiences that influence decisions (developers, buyers, investors and analysts). With nearly one in two Americans (47%)1 saying marketing often looks or sounds the same, differentiation has never mattered more.

The practice is underpinned by TEAM LEWIS’s experience in the deep tech ecosystem.

Integrated Work that Unlocks Outcomes:

Market Education & Authority: Brand Strategy, Positioning, PR/Media Relations, and Executive Thought-Leadership programs that turn technical, complex value into easy-to-understand authority in the conversations that shape your category.Demand Creation & Value: Campaign Strategy, Creative, Content Systems, Social, Web, SEO, ABM and paid amplification that puts one consistent story in front of the right buyers, generates qualified interest and converts it into pipeline.Proof, Credibility and Advocacy: Executive visibility, customer evidence, partner storytelling, community building and reputation/crisis readiness that backs up your claims, strengthens credibility under scrutiny, and turns customers into advocates.

“AI companies don’t have a visibility problem – they have a clarity problem,” said Danielle Malvesti, VP Strategy, TEAM LEWIS. “The market is saturated with general AI claims, but buyers are looking for proof, perspective and practical impact. Our AI Practice is built to help companies tell sharper stories, earn trust faster and turn innovation into influence.”

The practice debuts with the introduction of the Fog City AI Marketing Collective, an invite-only online community for San Francisco marketers putting AI to work in the real world. Members get weekly news roundups, access to candid peer conversations, and a consistent calendar of local meetups. Approval required; registration only.

To learn more about TEAM LEWIS’s AI practice area or sign up for the Fog City AI Marketing Collective, visit here.

Media Contact

usmarketing@teamlewis.com 

About TEAM LEWIS

TEAM LEWIS delivers creative campaigns for commercial and community causes. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in London, the agency operates across 27 offices throughout Asia, EMEA and North America. For more information, visit www.teamlewis.com.

Methodology 

1 TEAM LEWIS surveyed 1,000 individuals in the US. All respondents were 18 or older, and the sample was census-balanced by age and gender. TEAM LEWIS collected data through an online survey fielded from May 20 – 22, 2026. The survey respondents were independently sourced from Veridata Insights.

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TEAM LEWIS Introduces AI Practice to Accelerate Visibility and Trust for Emerging AI Companies

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Brand strategy and communications consultancy to help high-growth companies lead with credibility.

SAN DIEGO, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TEAM LEWIS, a global integrated marketing agency, today announced the launch of its AI Practice. The practice will help emerging AI companies translate complex technologies into clear, credible market narratives that drive growth.

Built for companies shaping the AI stack, the practice enables brands to move beyond technical capability and vague AI narratives to demonstrate real-world impact to the audiences that influence decisions (developers, buyers, investors and analysts). With nearly one in two Americans (47%)1 saying marketing often looks or sounds the same, differentiation has never mattered more.

The practice is underpinned by TEAM LEWIS’s experience in the deep tech ecosystem.

Integrated Work that Unlocks Outcomes:

Market Education & Authority: Brand Strategy, Positioning, PR/Media Relations, and Executive Thought-Leadership programs that turn technical, complex value into easy-to-understand authority in the conversations that shape your category.Demand Creation & Value: Campaign Strategy, Creative, Content Systems, Social, Web, SEO, ABM and paid amplification that puts one consistent story in front of the right buyers, generates qualified interest and converts it into pipeline.Proof, Credibility and Advocacy: Executive visibility, customer evidence, partner storytelling, community building and reputation/crisis readiness that backs up your claims, strengthens credibility under scrutiny, and turns customers into advocates.

“AI companies don’t have a visibility problem – they have a clarity problem,” said Danielle Malvesti, VP Strategy, TEAM LEWIS. “The market is saturated with general AI claims, but buyers are looking for proof, perspective and practical impact. Our AI Practice is built to help companies tell sharper stories, earn trust faster and turn innovation into influence.”

The practice debuts with the introduction of the Fog City AI Marketing Collective, an invite-only online community for San Francisco marketers putting AI to work in the real world. Members get weekly news roundups, access to candid peer conversations, and a consistent calendar of local meetups. Approval required; registration only.

To learn more about TEAM LEWIS’s AI practice area or sign up for the Fog City AI Marketing Collective, visit here.

Media Contact

usmarketing@teamlewis.com 

About TEAM LEWIS

TEAM LEWIS delivers creative campaigns for commercial and community causes. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in London, the agency operates across 27 offices throughout Asia, EMEA and North America. For more information, visit www.teamlewis.com.

Methodology 

1 TEAM LEWIS surveyed 1,000 individuals in the US. All respondents were 18 or older, and the sample was census-balanced by age and gender. TEAM LEWIS collected data through an online survey fielded from May 20 – 22, 2026. The survey respondents were independently sourced from Veridata Insights.

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SAS puts machine learning in marketers’ hands with new SAS 360 Marketing AI

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New solution brings purpose-built workflows to marketers of all skill levels, accelerating time to execution, improving ROI and enhancing customer experience

CARY, N.C., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SAS, the leader in data and AI, today announced SAS 360 Marketing AI, a new solution to help marketers build, deploy and scale machine learning models without relying on overstretched data science teams.  

SAS launches SAS 360 Marketing AI to help marketers build, deploy and scale machine learning models.

Many marketing organizations struggle to translate insight into action. SAS 360 Marketing AI addresses this with purpose-built guided workflows and customizable recipe templates for common marketing uses that help marketing teams move faster from data to decision.

“For the longest time, ownership of analytical intelligence has lived outside of marketing,” said Roger Beharry Lall, Research Director at IDC. “As such, this predictive intelligence was hard to procure, often being costly, complex, and time consuming. Offerings like SAS 360 Marketing AI solution help democratize the skills, knowledge, and trust needed to put predictive AI in the hands of marketers”.

Why It matters to marketers

Turn insight into action faster

Prepare and assess data quality through automated workflows.Train machine learning models with guided, explainable steps.Generate and activate scores directly in customer journeys.Monitor performance and retrain models automatically.

Reduce time and complexity

Automates data preparation, feature engineering and model training.Dramatically shortens time to deployment.

Focus on high-impact use cases

Identify customers most likely to convert.Detect and prevent churn.Expand into next-best offer, cross-sell, CLTV and segmentation.Customizable recipe templates for common marketing uses.

Work with your data – not against it

Train models using data where it already resides.Reduce costly data movement and prep.

Build trust with transparent, governed AI

Full visibility into data inputs and outcomes.Built-in bias detection and mitigation.Automated monitoring and governance.

Faster time to impact
Data preparation can account for up to 80% of model development effort, often taking months to complete. SAS 360 Marketing AI streamlines these processes, enabling teams to:

Shorten time from insight to action.Increase marketing ROI through targeted interventions.Improve customer experience with more relevant, timely engagement.

Flexible deployment and growth path
SAS 360 Marketing AI can be deployed as a standalone modeling and scoring engine or as part of the broader SAS Customer Intelligence 360 ecosystem, where it enhances journey orchestration, decisioning and personalization. Organizations can start with specific use cases and expand their adoption as their analytics maturity grows.

“Marketers don’t lack data – they lack the ability to act on it at speed,” said Mike Blanchard, Head of Customer Intelligence Solutions at SAS. “SAS 360 Marketing AI removes the barriers between insight and execution, giving teams the tools to operationalize AI where it matters most: real customer decisions.”

For more information on SAS Customer Intelligence 360, visit: SAS Customer Intelligence 360

To follow updates and insights, visit the SAS Customer Intelligence LinkedIn page: SAS Customer Intelligence 360 on LinkedIn

About SAS
SAS is a global leader in data and AI. With SAS software and industry-specific solutions, organizations transform data into trusted decisions. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.

SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2026 SAS Institute Inc. All rights reserved.

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