Enterprises are under increasing pressure to modernize legacy systems while maintaining the performance, security, and reliability required for mission-critical workloads. A hybrid approach using IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS), integrated with watsonx on IBM Cloud, provides a robust solution, allowing enterprises to apply AI-driven insights directly to their data.
IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS) offers customers a seamless path for onboarding and migration, with trusted operations and the flexibility to modernize mission-critical applications. By moving to an IBM-managed, as-a-service environment, clients can focus on transforming their business operations and extracting greater value from their critical data, rather than managing day-to-day IT operations.
With PowerVS, organizations can take advantage of hybrid cloud capabilities and modernize their application landscape through access to more than 250 IBM Cloud services. For example, they can leverage watsonx software-as-a-service (SaaS) to integrate AI into existing business processes enhancing customer experiences and improving operational efficiency.
As we continue co-innovating with clients, AI remains a strategic priority. Although most CEOs agree on the need to adopt an AI strategy, over 90% of organizations struggle to integrate AI with their existing systems [1]. To help address this challenge, we’ve introduced two toolkits designed to help clients unlock the value of their critical data:
API-based toolkit
If your enterprise relies on key workloads that use SQL-based interfaces to access critical data on IBM Power, adding natural language prompts allows users to interact with that data, no SQL or coding required. This empowers non-technical employees to extract actionable insights directly, accelerating decision-making and driving faster business outcomes.
For example:
- A bank investigator can prompt the system to surface the most recent suspicious transactions.
- A bank marketing analyst can identify and target high-value clients more effectively.
To see the toolkit in action view the demo showcasing the value of leveraging AI using natural language prompts.
The image below showcases the high-level use case flow of the toolkit.
Figure 1. API-based toolkit high-level design
For full details about API-Based toolkit: https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/powervs-watsonx-toolkit?topic=powervs-watsonx-toolkit-toolkit1
Satellite connector-based toolkit
Imagine that same bank personnel has gained valuable insights using the API-based toolkit and now wants to dive deeper into the investigation or explore more detailed information about high-value customers.
For example:
- Gain insights into the most recent suspicious transactions to support investigation and prioritization.
- Analyze behaviors of high-value clients to better target marketing campaigns.
The bank personnel can use the satellite connector-based toolkit, which enables secure and reliable data communication between IBM Power Virtual Server and watsonx components. This capability supports advanced data analysis while ensuring data integrity, all while allowing users to continue interacting through natural language.
The image below showcases the Satellite Connector secure integration between PowerVS and watsonx components.
Figure 2. High level architecture for Satellite connector-based toolkit
For full details about Satellite connector-based toolkit: https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/powervs-watsonx-toolkit?topic=powervs-watsonx-toolkit-toolkit2
PowerVS with watsonx offers a powerful hybrid cloud solution that bridges legacy infrastructure with cutting-edge AI capabilities. Whether you're modernizing core systems or unlocking new insights from enterprise data, this integrated platform helps you move faster—with confidence, security, and scalability.
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[1] - https://blog.getaura.ai/ai-integration-challenges