IBM acquires Seek AI, launches Watsonx Labs to scale enterprise AI

“Also, according to IDC, 53% of enterprises plan to start with a pretrained model and augment it with enterprise data,” said Sharath Srinivasamurthy, associate vice president of research at IDC. “When dealing with enterprise data, security becomes paramount. A credible solution that combines Seek AI’s capabilities with IBM Watsonx’s governance framework would help position AI solutions more effectively for regulated industries.”

Building AI talent pipelines

Watsonx AI Labs also offers IBM a pipeline for emerging talent, as the company looks to partner with startups, scale-ups, and large enterprises to accelerate AI development while sharing costs and risks.

“This collaborative model reflects IBM’s strategy to integrate emerging AI technologies into enterprise workflows, accelerating adoption and driving innovation,” said Vershita Srivastava, practice director at Everest Group. “IBM also plans to work closely with local universities and research institutions, offering students and researchers the chance to collaborate on real-world AI projects.”