IBM TechXchange 2025: Partner Day Session Replay with Kareem Yusuf Ph.D

In the IBM TechXchange 2025 Partner Day session, Kareem Yusuf Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Ecosystem Strategic Partners and Initiatives, emphasized the critical role of ecosystems in scaling AI adoption across enterprises. He described a vibrant ecosystem as a community of diverse participants—including resellers, ISVs, service partners, and hyperscalers—working together to drive mutual success. Yusuf introduced the concept of a “content-based ecosystem,” where generative AI agents are embedded into business processes and applications to deliver real ROI. He highlighted the importance of orchestrating these agents across systems like ERP and CRM, and stressed the need for interoperability, curated content, and open standards to accelerate time-to-value for clients.