Overview

• The IBM z17 mainframe is designed to enhance AI adoption, supporting over 250 use cases including generative AI and AI agents.
• It delivers a 50% increase in inference operations, processing up to 450 billion daily, compared to the IBM z16 released in 2022.
• The z17 will launch with 48 IBM Spyre AI accelerator chips, with plans to scale to 96 chips in the next 12 months.
• The system is engineered for energy efficiency, achieving 7.5 times faster AI acceleration while using 5.5 times less energy than competitors.
• Developed through over 2,000 research hours and customer feedback, the z17 reflects IBM’s focus on future-proofing AI infrastructure.