Powering the Future: Leadership, AI, and the Next Era of IBM Power with Tom McPherson, GM of IBM Z and LinuxONE and former GM of IBM Power

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Episode Description (Show Notes):
Step into the world of IBM Power Systems with insider insights from Tom McPherson, former GM of IBM Power. In this conversation, Tom shares leadership lessons, debunks common misconceptions, and dives deep into the innovations shaping the future of Power infrastructure. From AI integration to hybrid cloud strategies, competitive positioning to compelling client use cases — it’s a powerhouse discussion you won’t want to miss.

Timestamps:

• 00:49 Meet Tom McPherson
• 03:00 Leadership Advice
• 04:58 Hobbies
• 07:53 IBM Power
• 10:24 Power 11
• 13:53 Common Misconception
• 14:39 Favorite Power Features
• 21:51 Promise to Profits of AI
• 25:28 Hybrid Cloud
• 27:34 Power Competitors
• 28:36 Compelling Use Cases
• 29:51 The Future of Power
• 31:20 Rapid Fire
• 33:51 Business Partners in Power
• 35:16 Leadership

Guest Links:
🔗 Tom McPherson on LinkedIn
🌐 IBM Power Systems

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#IBMPower #Leadership #HybridCloud #AI #EnterpriseTech #TechInnovation #MakingDataSimple #PowerSystems #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #CloudComputing #AIinBusiness

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