Achievements in AI, Cloud, P-Tech, etc. in 2018
In 2019, hybrid cloud, security, and
We will focus on AI, blockchain, and quantum computers

On the 3rd, IBM Korea held a meeting at the Client Center on the 6th floor of the IBM Korea headquarters to summarize its 2018 business performance and explain its goals for 2019.
Jang Hwa-jin, President of IBM Korea, assessed that IBM achieved results in the fields of AI, cloud, blockchain, systems, and P-Tech in 2018.

IBM, having expanded the application of AI to enterprise and industrial sectors, has expanded its cloud platform and secured an extensive developer community through the acquisition of Red Hat. Furthermore, it has demonstrated blockchain leadership and expanded digital asset management and financial infrastructure systems. It has also introduced P-Tech, a five-year public education system, to the domestic market, setting out to foster talent in cutting-edge technologies such as AI, data science, and cybersecurity.

IBM has undergone continuous transformation since its founding in 1911. Having transformed from a hardware company into a service and software company, IBM is drawing a big picture for 2019 based on its performance in 2018.

IBM is focusing on five areas in 2019. They are hybrid cloud, security, AI, blockchain, and quantum computers.

Combines the advantages of private and public clouds.
Last October, the IBM Institute for Business Value projected that 85% of companies worldwide are using multi-cloud, and that 98% are expected to adopt it by 2021. With various cloud-related regulations expected to ease in 2019, IBM is targeting the market with its hybrid multi-cloud capabilities, cloud security, open source competitiveness, cloud managed services, and private cloud leadership.

We provide security solutions that comply with policies.
Last August, Gartner projected that the size of the domestic security market and security services market would reach 2.2 trillion won and 1.26 trillion won, respectively, in 2019. This trend is driven by the strengthening of issues regarding personal information and data protection. IBM plans to focus on SOC and security management services by providing hybrid multi-cloud security solutions and services that are not tied to specific environments. It also intends to target the market with AI-powered security technologies.
Transparently disclose the AI decision-making process
Last April, IDC predicted that the AI market in the Asia-Pacific region would grow at an average annual rate of 69.8% and spend $5 billion. However, there are many obstacles to companies immediately applying AI to their businesses. Representative examples include the absolute lack of data and low trust in AI. Last October, IBM launched 'AI OpenScale.' By making the AI decision-making process transparent so that any stakeholder can view it, it laid the groundwork for detecting data bias and providing solutions.

Leading the commercialization and activation of industry-specific blockchains
Last December, IDC predicted that by 2021, industry-specific blockchains would be implemented, the omni-ecosystem would expand, and transaction costs would be reduced by 35%. Following the government's policy of announcing public blockchain projects worth approximately 25 billion won in 2019, IBM plans to pursue the commercialization of various industry-specific blockchains, as well as the announcement and activation of networks. Blockchain and cryptocurrency are not the same concept. Cryptocurrency is merely one of the possibilities of blockchain. In 2019, IBM predicted the potential of blockchain in distribution, logistics, and even voting.
First commercial quantum computer to be launched
By 2018, more than 100,000 researchers worldwide had experienced IBM's quantum computer, 'IBM Q,' through the IBM Cloud. This led to over 5 million experiments and the publication of more than 110 papers. Even now, IBM Q is being utilized by 1,500 universities, 300 high schools, and 300 private research institutes. IBM aims to launch its first commercial quantum computer in 2019. Currently, Samsung Electronics is the only domestic company collaborating with IBM on quantum computing. IBM Korea plans to seek out partner companies, universities, and institutions and announce related research plans during the first half of the year.

President Jang Hwa-jin shared his New Year's aspirations, stating, "In 2019, IBM will change the world by helping customers' businesses based on technological leadership."