Stockmann strives to be a workplace for a good life – a vision for which a significant transformation is takingplace behind the scenes Stockmann, the iconic Finnish omnichannel retailer, has long been known for its high-quality products and superb service. Stockmann’s strong brand is intertwined with the dedication and customer-centricity of its employees. Recently, Stockmann […] The post Stockmann partners with IBM Consulting on People and Culture Process Re-design appeared first on IBM Nordic Blog ..read more

By Thomas Christensen, IBM NCEE VP for Ecosystem The AI conversation has moved on from experimentation to implementation at scale. So, what do organizations like independent software vendors (ISVs) need to take their usage of AI into the stratosphere? The answer is a technology that’s open, trusted and governed. AI is now a given rather […] The post The future of AI is open—and you can build it yourself appeared first on IBM Nordic Blog ..read more

By Urban Roth, IBM Innovation Studio leader, Stockholm The race is on for leaders to make meaningful use of generative AI and its transformational power for their organisations. Current state of the banking industry – approaches, perceived opportunities and risks In a recent IBM survey of 600 banking executives, 2024 Global Outlook for Financial Services, the tactical approach of exploring singular use-cases currently dominated, with 8 out of 10 adhering to that approach. The business areas perceived to hold the greatest potential were risk and compliance reporting, shortly followed by client ..read more

In a world of complexity, who doesn’t like a little simplicity? That’s why IBM and AWS are making it even easier for clients in Finland, Norway and Sweden to buy, deploy, and do business using IBM Software purchased on the AWS Marketplace. With 44 IBM Software listings, including 29 SaaS offerings, now available, we’re also making procurement easier by enabling our clients to use their AWS committed spend to purchase IBM Software. Now clients in 92 countries have access to IBM’s leading technologies through the AWS Marketplace, providing real value with trust, speed and confidence. Included on ..read more

By co-creating AI solutions with industry experts, in the format of a pilot, companies and partners explore and integrate generative AI capabilities into their business – to save time, money or create new business value Blendow Group, Nexer, Edsvärd Hållbarhet, BanFast and Vasaloppet have already successfully explored IBM watsonx to drive business innovation with AI, together with IBM Client Engineering A typical engagement is built and concluded within 4 weeks’ timeframe Innovation at speed An enterprise ability to innovate is the core differentiator to stay relevant in today’s business ..read more

Ecosystems are becoming increasingly important in today’s world of digital transformation and AI. They have access to knowledge, resource, and play an important role democratizing technology access, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse technological future. IBM Partner Plus has become a catalyst for collaboration and innovation. When we launched Partner Plus at IBM, we set off on a mission to reimagine how we engage with our partners by simplifying their experience and becoming easier to work with. Today, IBM announced the EMEA geography winners of the 2024 IBM Partner Plus Awards ..read more

Artificial intelligence keeps creating opportunities for a wide variety of businesses and purposes, but a coin always has two sides. Strategic investments in this emerging technology could deliver significant competitive advantages.  tBut the wrong bets could open the door to data privacy concerns, legal liabilities, and ethical challenges. As the pressure to find fast ways to boost business keeps increasing, it is no wonder that decision-makers are actively seeking guidance in navigating these complexities. “As undeniable as the opportunities are, business leaders still wrestle with vari ..read more

Collaboration and information sharing is key to both improved business efficiency and more sustainable businesses across a broad range of asset intensive industries. That is why Sharecat developed a unique information exchange platform, supported by IBM Cloud, in a secure and optimized environment. The platform offers individual users across various industries an opportunity to benefit from the efforts of thousands with a platform constructed to provide a critical mass of timely, reliable, accurate and accessible equipment and plant inform ..read more

Claes Norgren, Managing Director IBM Promontory Compliance in the financial sector is a critical aspect to ensure that financial institutions adhere to the rules and regulations that govern their operations. With technological advancements in recent years, it has become increasingly important for financial institutions to understand the impact on compliance in order to benefit from the new possibilities they entail. I recently convened a seminar in Stockholm, where we brought together industry experts, regulators, and compliance professionals to discuss the challenges and opportunities that te ..read more

In 2015 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution containing 17 Sustainable Development Goals – now more commonly known as SDGs. For these goals to be reached we need to have a collective outlook on how to go about solving the problems we are facing and without addressing the three major dimensions of sustainability – economic, social, and environmental – it is impossible to achieve lasting sustainability. The EU is currently in the final stretch of negotiating a dozen laws to fight global warming to deliver its 2030 climate change target. Sweden currently holds the EU’s rotatin ..read more