Post by Matthias Fuhrmann

🚀 A strong start into Q2 — and a great new team at our side ✅ Yesterday we held our EMEA Q2 Sales Alignment in Cologne, and it was a special moment to officially welcome our new colleagues from Confluent. What stood out to me most: we share the same belief that data in motion is the foundation for modern AI and real business impact.  Confluent will play an important role in our IBM Data & AI offerings, and I’m convinced that together we’ll create real value for our customers. ✅ Together with the IBM Consulting, IBM Client Innovation Center and IBM Technology teams we had plenty of networking opportunities and great discussions on our roof top terrace with BBQ & sunshine. ✅ Welcome to the team — I’m very much looking forward to the close collaboration ahead and to jointly supporting our clients on their data‑driven transformation journeys. Richard Timperlake Igor P. Thom Maik Schumacher IBM #Confluent #ai #ibmcloud