IBM and HashiCorp are collaborating to simplify hybrid cloud operations, enabling secure, automated environments for AI applications. The partnership aims to address the challenges of hybrid complexity, with a focus on infrastructure lifecycle management (ILM) and security lifecycle management (SLM). Automation centered around ILM and SLM is becoming essential for organizations navigating hybrid cloud environments. IBM unveiled new hybrid technologies, including webMethods Hybrid Integration, which streamlines integration across diverse systems, and Concert Resilience Posture, an AI-powered solution that delivers real-time operational insights to improve resilience. The partnership will help customers make strategic decisions required to succeed in a world where AI and hybrid cloud are converging fast.