BDK, Inc. announced today an initiative to help Salisbury area businesses better understand and adopt the latest IBM technology and Business Intelligence (BI) trends shaping 2026. While BDK has long delivered IBM Power, hybrid cloud, analytics, and data modernization services, the rapidly evolving technology landscape means many organizations in the region are only now discovering how these capabilities directly apply to their operations.
The original 2026 IBM Technology & BI Trends report highlights major advancements across hybrid cloud, automation, AI integration, and modern data practices—areas where local businesses are increasingly seeking clarity and guidance. IBM’s platforms, including Power Virtual Server (PowerVS), FlashSystem, Fusion HCI, and watsonx, have matured significantly, offering measurable outcomes such as lower costs, reduced risk, and a streamlined path to trustworthy AI. BDK’s expertise positions the company as a vital resource for translating these enterprise grade innovations into practical solutions for the Salisbury community. PowerVS is becoming increasingly valuable for Salisbury organizations running IBM i, AIX, and Linux, enabling them to move workloads to the cloud as‑is and accelerate modernization without re‑platforming. Its next‑generation performance, AI‑driven acceleration, and consistent architecture across on‑premises and cloud environments help reduce risk, control costs, and protect mission‑critical applications. With industry‑leading security features—including quantum‑safe secure boot, Cyber Vault immutable recovery, and automated disaster recovery—PowerVS offers the resilience Eastern Shore businesses need. Companies using the platform have seen 15‑times faster testing cycles, significantly lower disaster‑recovery costs, and total cost‑of‑ownership reductions of up to 70 percent.
Further, many Salisbury organizations are beginning to explore IBM FlashSystem and Fusion HCI—two offerings BDK has supported for years but which are becoming newly relevant as businesses face pressure to improve performance and simplify operations. FlashSystem provides high performance, resilient storage designed to reduce latency and support rapid data access, while Fusion HCI delivers a streamlined, software defined infrastructure that unifies compute, storage, and management. Together, these technologies give local businesses a modern foundation for hybrid cloud environments, support regulatory and uptime requirements, and help eliminate the complexity that often slows growth.
Beyond infrastructure modernization, BDK is helping Salisbury companies explore IBM watsonx—a suite of AI and data governance tools designed to make trustworthy AI accessible to businesses of all sizes. At their Data and Drinks event held at Evo Brewery in December 2025, BDK demonstrated how watsonx can streamline workflows, enhance decision making, and improve customer engagement through well governed generative AI. “All businesses, regardless of size, are asking the same question: How do we leverage AI without losing the human touch?” said Allison Shellhamer, VP of Sales and Marketing at BDK, Inc. “That’s where watsonx shines. It empowers local companies to automate repetitive tasks, gain deeper insights, and personalize customer experiences—all while keeping people at the center of decision making.” Shellhamer noted that although BDK has offered IBM based cloud, AI, storage, analytics, and ERP support for years, the momentum building around hybrid cloud and AI means that many Salisbury area organizations are now exploring these tools for the first time. BDK’s role is to help them adopt these technologies confidently, securely, and cost effectively.
As 2026 unfolds, BDK is committed to guiding Salisbury businesses through these technology shifts with hands on support—from planning and integration to optimization and long term management—ensuring organizations can adopt enterprise level capabilities without disruption.
About BDK, Inc.
Founded in 1999, BDK, Inc. is a family owned technology solutions provider based on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. As an IBM Silver Business Partner, BDK delivers managed IT services, hybrid cloud hosting, PowerVS migrations, ERP and EDI support, analytics, and AI solutions powered by IBM watsonx for clients across the Mid Atlantic region. Learn more at bdkinc.com.
