WatsonX.data by IBM

Data analysis

Scaled analytics and data management for enterprises.

About WatsonX.data by IBM

Introducing Watsonx.data by IBM - the ultimate fit-for-purpose data store tailored for governed data and AI workloads. This revolutionary tool is crafted to empower enterprises in expanding their analytics and AI capabilities effortlessly. With Watsonx.data, users unlock the ability to swiftly connect to diverse data sources, uncover trusted insights, and reduce data warehouse expenses. This tool is meticulously optimized for all data, analytics, and AI workloads, boasting an open, hybrid, and governed data store that facilitates seamless data access and sharing. Watsonx.data features a shared metadata layer for unified data access, along with built-in governance, security, and automation to fortify trust in data integrity. By leveraging this tool, users can slash data warehouse costs by up to 50%, optimizing resource-intensive workloads across various query engines and storage tiers. Delve into a plethora of fit-for-purpose query engines supported by Watsonx.data, including Presto, Spark, Db2, and Netezza, each dynamically scaling to drive down analytics expenses. Embrace vendor-agnostic open formats like Parquet, Avro, and Apache ORC to store vast data volumes efficiently, all while leveraging Apache Iceberg table format for shared metadata and data accessibility. Watsonx.data is equipped with semantic automation capabilities, enabling users to seamlessly explore, enhance, and visualize data and metadata through the power of Watsonx.ai models. Enterprises can now effortlessly build, train, deploy, and monitor trusted AI models for critical tasks using data housed in the lakehouse, ensuring compliance with data lineage and reproducibility. Streamline data engineering processes, simplify data pipelines, and enrich data for consumption with Watsonx.data's support for SQL, Python, or an AI-infused conversational interface. By enabling self-service access to a broader user base, Watsonx.data ensures data security and compliance through centralized governance and automated policy enforcement at a local level.

Meta Performance Reviews

"Starting 2026, employee performance evaluations will be formally linked to AI-driven impact."

Meta announced that every staff member - from engineers to marketers - will need to show how they use AI. Special recognition including bonuses and raises will go to those with exceptional AI-driven results.

What this means for you

Start documenting your AI usage now. Track Impact helps you build a portfolio of AI achievements for performance reviews.

Shopify Prove AI Can't Do It

"Before asking for more headcount, teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using AI."

CEO Tobi Lütke mandated that AI usage is now a "fundamental expectation." New roles are only approved if a team can prove the work can't be automated.

What this means for you

Understanding your value is critical. Our profiles show which tasks need human judgment vs. AI automation.

Microsoft Mandatory AI Usage

"Using AI is no longer optional — it's core to every role and every level."

Microsoft's internal memo made AI usage mandatory for all employees. The company is implementing metrics into performance review processes.

What this means for you

AI literacy is now as essential as email proficiency. Search for AI tools relevant to your specific role.

Duolingo AI-First Hiring

"Duolingo is going to be AI-first. We will gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle."

CEO Luis von Ahn declared the company "AI-first" in April 2025. AI use is now included in hiring AND performance review evaluations. They completed 148 language courses in 12 months - work that previously took 12 years.

What this means for you

AI proficiency is now a hiring requirement. Build your AI portfolio to stand out in job applications.

Klarna 40% Workforce Reduction

"There is a massive shift coming to knowledge work. And it's not just in banking, it's in society at large."

Klarna reduced its workforce from 5,500+ to ~3,000 employees. An AI chatbot now handles the work of 700 human agents. Revenue per employee increased 73%.

What this means for you

Proving your unique human value is essential. Document where you add value that AI cannot replicate.

Google Competitive Necessity

"Companies which will become more efficient through this moment in terms of employee productivity [will win]."

CEO Sundar Pichai made clear that employees need to be "more AI-savvy" as competition intensifies. The focus is on employee productivity through AI adoption.

What this means for you

AI literacy is a competitive advantage. Discover the AI tools that will make you more productive in your role.

Opendoor Default to AI

"The first line in everyone's job expectation: Default to AI."

Performance evaluations now measure AI tool usage frequency. Stock jumped 8.6% after announcement. Every employee expected to use AI as their first approach to tasks.

What this means for you

Track Impact helps you document your AI-first approach and measure the results.

Thomson Reuters Upskill or Leave

"You will be left behind if you don't adopt AI."

CPO warns there's no future at the company without AI skills. Over 11,000 employees have completed AI training programs. The message is clear: adapt or face consequences.

What this means for you

Start your AI journey today. Search for role-specific AI recommendations and begin building your skills.

Fiverr Hiring Filter

"We won't hire candidates who don't use AI."

CEO requires AI skills for new hires. AI proficiency is now a baseline expectation for all job seekers. Those without demonstrated AI experience are filtered out.

What this means for you

Job seekers need documented AI experience. Build your portfolio with Track Impact before your next application.

Amazon Smaller Teams

"Learn AI and get more done with scrappier teams."

CEO says corporate workforce will shrink with AI. Amazon invested $1.2B in upskilling 300,000 employees. The future is smaller, AI-augmented teams.

What this means for you

Upskill now to stay competitive. Explore AI tools for your role and start documenting your productivity gains.