- Deutsche Telekom implements IBM Concert to enhance IT operations with AI automation.
- Achieves 10x reduction in Median Time To Patch from 80 to 8 hours.
- Fully automated patching process reduces patching time per instance from 90 to 20 minutes.
IBM (IBM, Financial) has announced a crucial partnership with Deutsche Telekom to implement IBM Concert, an AI-powered intelligent automation solution for patch management and security orchestration. This development is set to significantly boost the efficiency of Deutsche Telekom's IT operations.
During its pilot implementation, Deutsche Telekom reported a tenfold reduction in Median Time To Patch, bringing it down from 80 hours to just 8 hours for critical vulnerabilities. Additionally, the automated patching process is designed to cut patching time from 90 minutes to just 20 minutes per instance, showcasing a major operational improvement.
This collaboration is timely, as IDC forecasts a surge of one billion additional applications by 2028, predominantly fueled by AI innovations. The increasing complexity necessitates efficient patch management solutions, making this partnership particularly strategic for both companies.
For IBM, this serves as a validation of its enterprise AI strategy, demonstrating the practical application of AI in solving critical IT challenges. The positive endorsement from Deutsche Telekom underscores IBM Concert's capabilities in filling a significant market gap, where AI delivers measurable operational benefits.
Moreover, this partnership enhances security postures against evolving threats, offering substantial value beyond operational gains by accelerating vulnerability remediation.
