IBM Think 2026 focuses on “agentic AI” and quantum
IBM’s Think 2026 conference opens in Boston this week, drawing more than 5,000 business and technology leaders from over 80 countries.
CEO Arvind Krishna will open the event on May 5 with a keynote on how “agentic AI” and quantum computing are expected to shape the next phase of enterprise technology.
Source: marketscreener.com
Shifts in semiconductor manufacturing and Intel’s reset
A semiconductor and manufacturing roundup notes that Terafab’s new production approach is already reshaping the wafer‑fab landscape.
At the same time, Intel is beginning a multi‑year “reset” of its chipmaking strategy, with significant implications for global supply chains and AI hardware capacity.
Source: digitimes.com
Global memory shortage pushes enterprises toward cloud
Enterprise IT buyers are facing a global memory shortage and rising DRAM and SSD prices.
The pressure is accelerating shifts toward cloud services. Micron, for instance, is scaling back its Crucial consumer brand to concentrate production and investment on enterprise‑grade memory products.
Source: networkworld.com
Warehouse management tech growth and Made4net’s recognition
The warehouse management systems (WMS) market reached nearly $3.5 billion in 2025 despite uneven economic conditions.
Made4net reports it has been included for the 11th consecutive year in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems.
Source: prnewswire.com
Busy earnings week expected to drive market volatility
Markets are watching a heavy earnings slate this week from major firms across technology, consumer, and healthcare sectors, including Palantir, AMD, Disney, Uber, Shopify, McDonald’s, HSBC, Shell, ARM, and Novo Nordisk.
The results could generate notable volatility in foreign‑exchange and equity markets.
Source: fxleaders.com