Why engage in a FOAK with IBM?
The IBM First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) program brings together IBM Researchers and clients to test new technologies on real business problems and growth opportunities. Since 1995, we have partnered with clients on more than 150 projects to help drive innovation into the marketplace, including finding ways of providing information for healthcare without compromising patient privacy, translating a real-time warning to troops in Iraq and driving down the cost of electricity by adding intelligence to power grids.
FOAK Tales: A Prescription for Prediction
True stories from IBM's First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) program, which pairs IBM researchers with clients to bring incredible discoveries and possibilities into view. This first episode brings you the wonderful tale about how IBM researchers and clients came together to create an innovative solution for a hospital based on clever stream computing software.
Case studies
High Performance Stream Processing Platform for Financial Services
Improved competitiveness in the automated trading world allows financial institutions to profitably address both increased data rates and increased complexity of future financial applications.
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Innovation Passport
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