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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
IBM announced the world's first dual-ISA processor core capable of natively executing both IBM Z and Arm software on the same core, using 2nm technology and designed for high-performance, scalable enterprise workloads.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.
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IBM's fusion of IBM Z and Arm ISAs on a single high-speed 2nm core changes enterprise chip architecture. If you develop software or hardware around mainframes or Arm, this new hybrid core demands rethinking compatibility and optimisation strategies.
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