IBM is strengthening its play in the crowded artificial intelligence space, unveiling new tools aimed at helping enterprises integrate and manage multiple AI agents across critical business applications.
IBM Targets AI Integration Across Multiple Platforms
Speaking ahead of IBM’s annual Think conference, CEO Arvind Krishna said the company sees a growing opportunity to provide software that enables customers to integrate AI agents from providers like Salesforce, Workday, and Adobe. IBM’s new offering will also allow businesses to build their own AI agents for untapped use cases with IBM’s assistance.
“We help our clients integrate. We want to meet them where they are,” Krishna said. IBM stated that creating custom AI agents could take less than five minutes, using the IBM Granite family of AI models, as well as models from Meta Platforms and Mistral.
Krishna emphasized that growing customer interest in using different AI models for different tasks could increase demand for IBM’s solutions. IBM recently reported a $6 billion “book of business” in generative AI, signaling the growing commercial adoption of AI-driven platforms.
Focus on Multi-Cloud and Custom Infrastructure Solutions
IBM continues to focus on clients seeking multi-cloud environments or private infrastructure for data management. Compared to larger cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, IBM has positioned itself as a technology partner for enterprises preferring customizable cloud and AI solutions.
“All of these capabilities will only accelerate that rate of growth on those numbers,” Krishna said, referring to IBM’s AI-driven business expansion.
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Major US Investments in AI, Quantum, and Mainframe Technologies
IBM also reaffirmed its commitment to manufacturing and innovation in the United States. In April, the company announced plans to invest $150 billion over the next five years to strengthen its US operations. This includes expanding its efforts in mainframe computers, quantum computing, and AI technologies.
Krishna noted that IBM will manufacture quantum computers in the United States, building on its 60-year legacy of mainframe production.
“Between mainframe, artificial intelligence and quantum computing, we think there’s going to be a very healthy market that behooves us to invest and lean in,” he said.
The CEO also suggested that a technology-focused approach combined with regulatory reductions seen during President Donald Trump’s administration would foster economic growth and innovation.
