DALLAS and ARMONK, N.Y.,
Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
What's the news?
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and AT&T* will
work together to help enterprises manage their applications hosted
in hybrid cloud environments with IBM Cloud Satellite leveraging
Red Hat OpenShift, over AT&T networks.
By making it easier for businesses to connect open hybrid cloud
computing using AT&T Multi-access Edge Computing, a
low-latency, private cellular network edge environment, IBM and
AT&T will be able to help businesses across all industries more
rapidly develop and deploy innovative new services wherever they
need to run using regional or on-premises edge computing with
additional privacy and security.
Built on Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud Satellite gives clients
the flexibility to bring their applications to any environment
where their data resides using the enhanced security of IBM's open
hybrid cloud architecture.
What will this do?
Enterprises will be able to use a
single dashboard designed to manage services across multiple clouds
and billions of edge devices with high levels of reliability and
security.1 IBM Cloud Satellite, currently in beta, can
unlock new potential in the cloud for business customers with the
power of AT&T 5G, whether it's a mobile field workforce using
cloud-hosted applications via AT&T 5G edge network
connectivity, or a manufacturing facility needing increased
privacy, low latency and control with AT&T Private Cellular
Networks or Multi-access Edge Computing.
The benefits? Speedy implementation, better customer
experiences, centralized management and enhanced security through
IBM's sophisticated encryption capabilities. IBM will also bring
its AI capabilities via IBM Watson to deliver deeper insights for
clients in near real time from data collected at the edge.
Why does it matter?
"The advancements in 5G and edge
are impacting every industry, bringing the promise of enhanced
experiences for consumers and new revenue opportunities for
businesses," said Howard Boville,
senior vice president, IBM Hybrid Cloud. "Together with AT&T,
we will be helping clients securely leverage 5G and edge
offerings in any environment with IBM's open and secure hybrid
cloud platform. This marks a significant step forward increasing
the possibilities of 5G and edge in the enterprise."
Businesses are using a hybrid cloud strategy, and high levels of
control are needed for today's remote environment. Especially as 5G
and edge computing continue to grow. And by putting enhanced
security at the forefront of the solution, AT&T and IBM have
made it so that even clients in the most highly regulated
industries can capture the 5G opportunity. IBM's sophisticated
encryption capabilities mean that only the client has access to
their data – IBM and AT&T cannot access it.
The rise of 5G, a market opportunity projected to reach
$667 Billion by 2026, is signaling a
new frontier in cloud computing – where data collected from
billions of mobile devices and factory floor sensors – can be
processed where the data resides, delivering low latency and
efficiency.
"Make no mistake: AT&T is fast," said Mo Katibeh, Chief Product and Platform Officer
for AT&T Business. "And we don't just have the fastest
nationwide 5G network2. With our edge computing
capabilities, we can also offer incredibly responsive networks –
needed for mission-critical business applications. Our work
with IBM will bring differentiated value that customers will
appreciate."
With the increased use of digital services in 2020 – from those
supporting remote work to e-commerce, online learning,
communications and entertainment – increasing data traffic is
creating high demand. 5G paired with open, secure hybrid cloud
computing can boost data transfer speeds, lower latency, enhance
connectivity and unveil new opportunities around IoT and other
intelligent devices.
Who's going to use this?
This is designed to help
clients that manage distributed IT environments (think thousands of
sensors on a factory floor, or a point of sale system in retail)
with a consistent development and operational experience.
Especially data being processed in multiple clouds. Some examples
include:
- The healthcare industry could potentially adopt tools
such as hospital operations monitoring patients remotely via
connected medical devices with telehealth and working to enhance
worker safety.
- In manufacturing, 5G-connected automated operations can
help reduce costs and control quality on production lines through
robotics and near real time visual analysis.
- In retail, 5G and edge can help stores analyze supply
chain data, detect spills or spoilage or monitor metrics like crowd
density in ways that would have overwhelmed a network without edge
computing.
- Supply chains can become more resilient and dynamic
with enhanced networking and remote monitoring, combined with
automated inventory management and AI-enhanced procurement
processes.
- In banking and finance, fraud detection and customer
claims can be addressed in near real time. Edge-equipped ATMs can
themselves serve as the point of fraud detection, deterring a bad
actor from tampering with the system.
*About AT&T Communications
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For More Information Contact:
Tiffany Heikkila
AT&T Media Relations
Email: tiffany.heikkila@att.com
Phone: 210-790-1882
Kaveri Camire
IBM Communications
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Hannah Slocum
IBM Communications
hslocum@us.ibm.com
1 Based on IBM Hyper Protect Crypto Service, the
only service in the industry built on FIPS 140-2 Level 4-certified
hardware.
2 Based on AT&T analysis of Ookla Speedtest
Intelligence data median 5G download speeds for Q3 2020 comparing
'nationwide' 5G networks. 5G Coverage analysis based on carrier's
public statements. Ookla trademarks used under license and
reprinted with permission. AT&T 5G requires compatible device
and plan. Coverage not available everywhere. Visit att.com/5Gforyou
to learn more.
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