IBM Think 2025: Where Business Strategy Meets Cutting-Edge Technology

#SponsoredThe future of business technology isn't some distant horizon - it's unfolding right now in Boston at IBM Think 2025. Our latest AI generated episode cuts through the hype to deliver the essential insights from digital transformation strategist Kieran Gilmurray's perspective on why this conference demands attention.TLDR:IBM Partner Plus Day offers exclusive networking opportunities and actionable insights for growthThe IBM Partner Zone facilitates strategic alliances that provide lasting competitive advantagesAgentic AI is positioned as a current reality rather than future technologyIBM Watson X Orchestrate sessions will demonstrate how AI agents enhance business workflowsReal-world demonstrations from brands like Ferrari, HP, and UFC showcase practical applicationsDiverse speakers include IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and former NZ Prime Minister Jacinda ArdernGlobal networking opportunities connect over 5,000 professionals from more than 90 countriesPartner Plus Day:  The best ecosystem in tech. New partnerships. Big ideas. We begin by exploring the unique value of IBM's Partner Plus Day, where exclusive networking transcends typical conference interactions to forge strategic alliances with lasting competitive advantages. These connections aren't merely transactional—they're transformational, with regional discussions bringing together local expertise and global vision to address market-specific challenges.Agentic AI is here:  2025 is the year AI teammates go mainstream and start driving businesses.  The technological heart of the conference beats with agentic AI—not as theoretical potential but as present reality. Gilmurray boldly declares 2025 may be "the year of AI agents," marking a pivotal shift from last year's focus on language models to practical AI implementations that enhance business workflows today. Equally crucial is the emphasis on data quality governance as the foundation for superior decision-making, paired with automation and hybrid cloud strategies that enable genuine business scaling.Main stage mindset shifts and tech in action:  Real-world implementations from brands like Ferrari, HP, and UFC offer tangible proof of technology's impact, while an unexpected speaker line-up featuring both tech leaders and global figures like former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern promises multidimensional perspectives on leadership in the digital age. With over 5,000 attendees from more than 90 countries, the networking potential extends far beyond business cards to strategic connections that could shape your organization's future direction.IBM Think 2025 Support the showIf you are leading your businesses strategic transformation and need greater clarity, stronger execution and measurable results, let’s connect.  🌎 Website: www.KieranGilmurray.com📅 Book a call: https://calendly.com/kierangilmurray/catch-up📘 Kieran Gilmurray | LinkedIn🌐 Substack: https://kierangilmurray.substack.com📕 Amazon https://tinyurl.com/MyBooksOnAmazonUK AI Transparency Notice:  This podcast uses a hybrid format. When an episode features one of Kieran Gilmurray’s written articles, the narration is generated using a synthetic clone of his voice via ElevenLabs AI (the underlying article text is entirely human-authored). Episode descriptions and summaries are assisted by AI and should be considered unedited by a human unless specified.