Arvind Krishna’s keynote at IBM Think: AI-first enterprises, hybrid as default, quantum moves from science to engineering
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna emphasized the need for enterprises to become AI-first, adopting hybrid architectures and leveraging quantum computing to stay competitive. Krishna highlighted IBM's progress in AI, including $4.5 billion in internal productivity gains and customer examples such as Aramco and Elevance Health.
IBM Corp. Chief Executive Arvind Krishna addressed the IBM Think 2026 conference in Boston, highlighting the growing gap between enterprises that effectively integrate AI and those that do not. Krishna outlined three key vectors for success: becoming AI-first, adopting hybrid architectures, and leveraging quantum computing. IBM reported $4.5 billion in internal productivity gains from AI and cited Aramco as an example of an AI-first enterprise. The company emphasized the importance of hybrid architecture, citing Elevance Health's use of AI-powered virtual assistants. Krishna also positioned quantum computing as a complement to AI, with Cleveland Clinic as a customer example.
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