IBM bets $240m on cheap, open-source inference to take on the hyperscalers

IBM has invested $240 million in a multi-year deal with Together AI to deploy Nvidia Blackwell-based inference clusters on IBM Cloud, targeting enterprises focused on reducing AI operational costs. Together AI offers an open-source model platform serving massive inference workloads, appealing to businesses seeking cost-effective, flexible, and secure AI solutions. This move reflects a shift in AI industry focus from model training to efficient inference and growing enterprise adoption of open AI