I had the opportunity to speak with Dinesh Nirmal, Senior Vice President, IBM Software, and dive into a conversation that felt both timely and necessary.

As GenAI continues to evolve—today it's agents, tomorrow it may be something entirely new—many companies are asking where to start. Dinesh made one thing clear: if your data is ready, you’re ready for whatever comes next. That means not just storing data, but ensuring it's accessible, governed, and secure.

We spoke about the latest in IBM watsonx.data—especially how it’s tackling the challenges of unstructured data. From new features to ecosystem partnerships, IBM is doubling down on helping enterprises access, manage, and secure data more efficiently.

In a crowded AI and data landscape, I asked Dinesh what truly sets IBM apart. His perspective? It's the combination of decades of enterprise expertise and a clear focus on being first, only, or best in the areas that matter most.

We also unpacked IBM’s commitment to being hybrid and open—and why that matters. Whether it’s through Red Hat or integrations with tools like HashiCorp, IBM's approach is built for the complexity of real-world enterprise IT.

More from this conversation will be shared soon. Until then—how are you preparing your data foundation for what’s next?

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