IBM DataStax enhances watsonx capabilities, enabling enterprises to manage real-time, unstructured, and multimodal data for AI at scale. Key technologies include Astra DB (NoSQL database with vector capabilities), Hyper-converged Database (HCD) for on-premise/private cloud, and Langflow (low-code tool for building AI applications). Use cases include simplifying data access and governance, deploying AI workloads across hybrid environments, and reducing operational complexity.
IBM DataStax
Deepening watsonx capabilities to address enterprise gen AI data needs with DataStax.
Published: 2025/12/19
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