Meta Llama 3.3 70B Instruct model: Innovation for companies and developers
IBM has announced the availability of the updated Llama 3.3 70B Instruct model on the watsonx.ai platform. Meta’s new model sets new standards in terms of performance, cost-efficiency and ease of use. It offers companies and developers a powerful alternative to larger models, such as the Llama 3.1 405B, but at a significantly lower cost. […]
CSRD vs. ESRS: what are the differences?
The terms CSRD and ESRS are currently major topics, especially when it comes to sustainability reports and the growing demands on companies. But what exactly is behind these abbreviations and what are the main differences? What is the CSRD? The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an EU regulation requiring companies to provide more comprehensive […]
What’s new in Planning Analytics Workspace 2.0.99 / 2.1.6
In November 2024, IBM released version 2.0.99 and 2.1.6 of Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW). This update brings numerous improvements and new features in the areas of reporting, modeling and administration. Here you will find the most important new features introduced with this update. What’s new in Books and Reporting IBM Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) 2.0.99/2.1.6 […]
More sales, less effort: 7 reasons for Business Intelligence
More and more companies are turning to Business Intelligence (BI). Around 40% of German companies currently use BI applications – and even small and medium-sized companies are increasingly recognizing the benefits that these solutions offer. We show you seven good reasons why BI can also be a real benefit for your company. Why Business Intelligence […]
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): a comprehensive timeline for companies
The introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is fundamentally changing sustainability reporting for companies in Europe. In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about the new EU directive, what exactly it entails and what deadlines and challenges companies will face. What exactly is CSRD? The CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting […]
TM1 Perspectives & TM1 Architect: End of support is coming closer
On October 30, 2025, support for TM1 Perspectives and Architect will end – two tools that many companies have relied on for years. This is a big change, but also an exciting opportunity: now is the perfect time to take full advantage of the latest IBM software components. The new solutions offer state-of-the-art functionality and […]
Nvidia vs. OpenAI & Google: Will the new LLM be a game changer?
Nvidia, previously known primarily for its graphics processing units (GPUs), has surprised the AI industry with a new Large Language Model, demonstrating its ambition to take a leading role in AI development far beyond hardware. The model, named ‘Llama-3.1-Nemotron-70B-Instruct,’ was unexpectedly released on the HuggingFace platform, outperforming OpenAI and Anthropic models in initial tests. Nvidia […]
watsonx vs. ChatGPT: IBM sets new standards for enterprise AI with Granite 3.0
IBM has presented the latest version of its AI model on October 20, 2024: Granite 3.0, a central component of IBM’s watsonx platform. In the race for supremacy in enterprise AI, IBM is therefore taking another significant step forward. But how does the new model compare to better-known AI solutions such as ChatGPT from OpenAI? […]
Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF): A revolution in AI development
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made huge progress in recent years, but it remains a complex topic, especially when it comes to the question of how we can train AI systems to meet human expectations. One of the most innovative developments in this area is “Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback” (RLHF). But what exactly does this […]
Planning and AI: BI2run at the Planning Analytics & TM1 User Day 2024
The IBM TM1 User Day 2024 is just around the corner and we can barely wait! This year the event will take place on November 04, 2024 at the Vogel Convention Center in Würzburg. BI2run will be represented with its own booth and will actively participate in the program with several presentations. Why the TM1 […]