IBM Unveils Power11 in India: AI-Optimized Server Built for Mission-Critical Workloads and Hybrid Cloud

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has officially launched its most advanced Power server to date, IBM Power11, in India, marking a significant milestone in enterprise AI infrastructure. Purpose-built for the AI-first era. Power11 is engineered to deliver real-time inferencing, seamless hybrid cloud deployment, and unmatched reliability—all while reducing energy consumption and IT costs.

Designed for Mission-Critical Workloads

Developed with major contributions from the IBM India Systems Development Lab (ISDL), Power11 is tailored for enterprises operating complex, data-intensive workloads across sectors like banking, telecom, healthcare, retail, and public services. According to IDC, over one billion new logical applications are expected by 2028, and Power11 is positioned to manage this scale with AI-driven performance, security, and control.

Power11 is built for enterprises that demand high performance, security, and always-on operations while preparing for an AI-first future,” said Subhathra Srinivasaraghavan, Vice President, ISDL, IBM.

Key Features and Innovations

AI Where Data Lives

• On-chip inferencing enables AI models to run directly where data resides—whether in private data centers or hybrid cloud environments.
• Supports data sovereignty and compliance mandates critical to India’s evolving digital landscape.

Security and Resilience

• Offers 99.9999% uptime, the highest in IBM Power history.
• Features <1-minute ransomware threat detection via IBM Power Cyber Vault.
• Built-in quantum-safe cryptography protects against future threats like harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks.

Energy Efficiency

• Delivers 2x performance per watt compared to x86 servers.
• Introduces an Energy Efficient Mode with up to 28% better server efficiency than Maximum Performance Mode.

Future-Ready Architecture

• First IBM Power server to support the upcoming IBM Spyre™ Accelerator, arriving in Q4 2025, designed for AI-intensive inference workloads.
• Fully compatible with IBM’s AI stack including watsonx and Red Hat OpenShift AI.

Availability and Strategic Impact

IBM Power11 will be generally available from July 25, 2025, with the Spyre Accelerator expected later this year. The launch underscores India’s growing role not just as a consumer of cutting-edge infrastructure, but as a co-developer of global enterprise technology.

With Power11, IBM is not just delivering a server—it’s offering a platform for transformation. From UPI and 5G to smart manufacturing and e-governance, Indian enterprises now have a resilient, AI-optimized infrastructure to scale innovation responsibly and securely.

IBM Power11 will be generally available July 25, 2025. The IBM Spyre™ Accelerator is expected to be available in Q4 2025. To learn more about Power11, visit here.