IBM's AI-Driven Cloud Pivot Sparks 47.3% Volume Spike, Ranks 97th Highest on $1.03B Activity

On September 17, 2025, , . . Analysts noted the move reflects IBM’s pivot to high-margin AI services amid broader market volatility in tech sectors.

Recent developments highlighted IBM’s partnership with NVIDIA to optimize enterprise AI workloads, positioning its cloud platforms as a key differentiator in the hybrid cloud market. The collaboration aims to integrate NVIDIA’s accelerated computing capabilities with IBM’s zSystems and Power Systems, potentially attracting clients seeking scalable AI solutions. Institutional investors have shown renewed interest, .

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