IBM Alpha Zone

IBM Alpha Zone Overview

IBM Alpha Zone Accelerator offers a 6-month professional and deep immersion program for the purposes of developing solutions for the enterprise market. The program focuses on post-Seed & Round A funded companies with the aim to create long term Technology and Business partnership with IBM and its partners worldwide. Startups accepted to the program will have access to top-notch mentorships, technical training, and business development support from leading experts from IBM, Wix, Menora Mivtachim, and international insurance companies. For the Insurtech track, the strategic collaboration with leading global companies will help identify innovative technologies and expose international insurance companies to Israeli startups. Startups accepted into Wix’s track will have access to Wix Enterprise experts and products (credits), guiding them all the way through their SaaS backend. IBM Alpha Zone program provides a free workspace and up to $120,000 per year in IBM Cloud credits. Upon completing the program, each company will have an opportunity to present to angel investors, venture capitalists, IBM executives, industry leaders, and media at an Investor Demo Day.

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Aug 4, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com

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Israeli startup claims blueprint for million-qubit machine in single cryostat, challenging Google and IBM.

QuamCore, an Israeli deep-tech startup, has raised $26 million in a Series A funding round to advance its development of a million-qubit quantum processor. The funding, which includes a $4 million non-dilutive grant from the Israel Innovation Authority, brings the companys total funding to $35 million. The Series A was led by Sentinel Global, with participation from Arkin Capital and other investors. QuamCore aims to overcome the scaling challenges in quantum computing by redesigning the architecture of superconducting qubits, embedding digital control logic within the cryostat. This approach reduces thermal load and facilitates large-scale operation. The company plans to move from simulation to fabrication of its processors, establish a quantum lab, and expand its operations.

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Jul 31, 2025 · www.globes.co.il

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לדבריו של יזם הסייבר, שלמה קרמר, רכישת סייברארק מסמלת את סיום תקופת הצמיחה של אחת המתחרות הגדולות שלו, ותחילתה של דרך איטית ושמרנית יותר עבורה

The article discusses the acquisition of CyberArk by Palo Alto Networks, a major player in the cybersecurity industry. Shlomo Kramer, a prominent figure in the cybersecurity field and founder of Cato Networks, criticizes the acquisition, suggesting it marks the end of Palo Altos growth phase and the beginning of a more conservative path similar to IBMs. Kramer argues that the future of identity management lies in non-human identities, such as APIs and AI systems. He also criticizes Palo Altos platform integration strategy, claiming it lacks true cloud architecture. The acquisition is seen as a strategic move by Palo Alto, but Kramers comments suggest potential challenges ahead.

Acquisition

Jul 31, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com

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The Cato Networks CEO and co-founder of Check Point compares Palo Alto’s ambitions to IBM’s decline and warns AI will disrupt identity management.

The article discusses the acquisition of CyberArk by Palo Alto Networks for $25 billion, a move criticized by cybersecurity veteran Shlomo Kramer. Kramer, a co-founder of several cybersecurity firms, argues that the acquisition marks the end of a successful era for Palo Alto Networks, likening it to IBMs strategy of platformization. He suggests that the acquisition may not be beneficial, as no pure-play cybersecurity vendor has successfully managed multi-platform operations. Additionally, Kramer criticizes CyberArks focus on human identity, suggesting that non-human identity will become more significant due to emerging API and AI threats. The article also references similar criticisms from other industry leaders.

Acquisition

Apr 8, 2025 · techcrunch.com

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The IBM z17 mainframe can process 450 billion AI inferences a day, a significant step up from what its predecessor could.

IBM has announced the release of its latest mainframe hardware, the IBM z17, which is designed to accelerate AI adoption. The z17, powered by the IBM Telum II processor, supports over 250 AI use cases and can process 450 billion inference operations per day, a 50% increase over its predecessor. The mainframe is designed to integrate with other hardware and software, and it includes 48 IBM Spyre AI accelerator chips, with plans to increase to 96 within a year. The z17 is more energy-efficient and adaptable to future AI developments. It will be generally available on June 18.

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Nov 2, 2021 · www.globes.co.il

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הסטארט-אפים שמנורה מבטחים ו-IBM בחרו לאקסלרטור

Menora Mivtachim and IBM have selected 12 Israeli startups for the Alpha Zone acceleration program. The chosen startups, which were selected from around 100 applicants, will receive technological and business guidance from Menora Mivtachim and seven international insurance companies, as well as technology experts from IBM around the world. They will also receive workspace at IBM and a credit for IBM cloud services worth up to $120,000 per year. In addition, the selected startups will have the opportunity to conduct feasibility tests at Menora Mivtachim and the seven participating international insurance companies, and the chance to receive investment from the insurance companies.

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Derekh Em Hamoshavot 94, Petah Tikva, Israel

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