asknet cooperates with IBM watsonx: AI for education

Academic Software and asknet are the first European partners for IBM watsonx in education, launching a new age of AI for universities and research institutes

2024 in higher education globally has been dominated by two initials - AI. Whether that’s delivering research insights at speed or creating personalised learning content at scale, AI is transforming how all institutions operate and innovate.

In a significant step towards unlocking the power of AI across higher education and research, Academic Software is proud to announce a new collaboration with IBM. The agreement will champion IBM watsonx, a state-of-the-art AI and data tool that helps academic institutions harness AI’s full potential.

This partnership marks a milestone for European universities and research institutes. It offers easy access to watsonx’s transformative capabilities, coupled with Academic Software’s deep education sector expertise and comprehensive product portfolio.

But IBM watsonx is more than just another online platform. Its three core components are seamlessly integrated to address the unique challenges facing higher education and research today.

1. watsonx.ai: This enables institutions to develop and deploy AI models efficiently. Its tools for generative AI, machine learning and data analysis simplify and accelerate complex processes. A research team studying climate change could therefore analyse years of weather data to predict future trends in just a fraction of the time.
2. watsonx.data: With a powerful data lakehouse, watsonx.data integrates disparate data sources into a unified, secure system. This could, for example, help an institution managing datasets across multiple departments to centralise them, making cross-disciplinary research more efficient.
3. watsonx.governance: Ethical and responsible AI usage is non-negotiable in higher education. watsonx.governance provides automated tools that direct, manage and monitor AI projects in one integrated platform. This helps protect both the institution’s reputation and the rights of individual students and staff.
   

Thanks to watsonx’s generative AI capabilities, staff can also quickly develop personalised, high-quality learning and teaching materials. This not only improves students’ learning experience but also saves educators valuable time.

As well as the obvious advantages of watsonx, asknet also brings unique value to the agreement. In particular, our deep understanding of European HE institutions ensures every watsonx installation will be carefully tailored to customers’ specific needs. This includes navigating complex regulatory hurdles like GDPR and providing localised support to address any specific operational issues.

We’ll also work closely with customers to deliver the right set up for their institution. Whether that's deploying a custom AI model or integrating watsonx into existing infrastructure, Academic Software enables universities to quickly adopt cutting-edge AI tools without steep learning curves.

After installation, asknet will be on hand to provide dedicated customer support to ensure seamless implementation. This extends from initial onboarding to advanced technical assistance. Our partnership will therefore help institutions confidently adopt and deploy IBM watsonx as a key part of their ongoing digital transformation.

Ready for transformation?

As AI looks likely to dominate higher education’s agenda for 2025, universities face a critical decision: adapt to this transformative technology or risk being left behind.

With its advanced AI capabilities and the support of asknet, IBM watsonx can help your institution confidently navigate this turning point. Helping you stay ahead now and in the future.

Book a free consultation now to see IBM watsonx in action. Our expert team will demonstrate how it can deliver your institution’s digital future.

Don’t forget to ask how asknet makes it easy to deploy watsonx to staff and students. Schedule a call now to find out more.