WHAT VIKING’S ENTRY INTO IBM PARTNER PLUS MEANS FOR ENTERPRISE AI IN THE ISLE OF MAN

Viking Office Systems, an Isle of Man based organisation delivering AI-driven business transformation solutions, has joined the IBM Partner Plus programme marking a significant step for AI-driven business transformation on the Isle of Man and expanding its reach across the UK and EU. The partnership enhances Viking’s capabilities with IBM’s WatsonX  AI technologies, enabling faster, scalable, and compliant AI solutions for regulated organisations.

Key partnership advantages include:

• Enhanced AI capabilities through IBM partnership: Viking gains access to IBM’s advanced technology stack, training, and go-to-market support, accelerating project delivery and client impact.
• Deployment of KONI platform: Viking will deploy its KONI AI platform, designed for regulated organizations, integrating IBM WatsonX technologies with open-source frameworks to deliver compliant AI automation.
• Collaborative AI development: The partnership includes co-developing AI solutions using WatsonX, incorporating open-source tools like Langflow for low-code AI workflows, and leveraging DataStax and IBM data infrastructure.
• Supporting local AI community and innovation: Viking actively contributes to the Isle of Man’s AI ecosystem through initiatives like Digital Isle of Man’s Activate AI, providing training and fostering responsible AI adoption aligned with IBM’s open-source and hybrid-cloud strategies.
  
  

“Joining IBM Partner Plus marks a pivotal moment for Viking,” said Arron Clague, Director of AI at Viking. “We have spent years building AI automation and open-source workflows for regulated organisations; now with IBM’s backing and Watson / AI technology combined with Langflow and DataStax-driven data foundations, we can accelerate our client impact and scale much faster.”

Viking’s evolving role in strengthening the Island’s AI landscape

With more than three decades immersed in document management, print services and digital transformation, Viking has steadily morphed into a leader in AI-powered business workflows. Viking’s is also in proud partnership with Digital Isle of Man’s Activate AI Solution Service, an applied AI initiative that enables Island-based businesses to work on pilot projects with expert Activation Partners.

With generative AI and hybrid cloud now central to digital strategy, organisations are seeking partners that combine technical agility, open-source innovation and strong compliance credentials. IBM Partner Plus prioritises partner proficiency, simplified incentives and enhanced access to technical resources — enabling organisations like Viking to deliver trusted, enterprise-ready AI from the outset.

By joining IBM’s ecosystem and aligning its open-source capabilities with IBM’s frameworks, Viking is positioned to deliver scalable, compliant and high-performance AI solutions across its core markets.

Lyle Wrexall, Digital Isle of Man, said: “Viking’s acceptance into the IBM Partner Plus programme is a strong endorsement of the calibre of innovation emerging from the Isle of Man’s technology sector. Through our work with Viking, we have seen their commitment to developing responsible and robust AI solutions for regulated organisations. Their alignment with IBM’s open-source and hybrid-cloud strategy strengthens this foundation and reinforces the Island’s reputation as a place where advanced, compliant and scalable AI can be developed with confidence.”

Continuous support of the Island’s AI Community:

Viking is not only a key contributor to Digital Isle of Man’s Activate AI Solution Service initiative but also an integral part of its in-person AI training programme. Through this programme, Viking delivers structured training sessions designed to help local organisations deepen their understanding of AI technologies and integrate them effectively within their operations.

As Viking strengthens its partnerships and technical capabilities, it continues to play a key role in advancing the Isle of Man’s AI ambitions. Its commitment to responsible innovation and alignment with leading global technologies positions Viking as a trusted partner in delivering scalable, compliant and future-ready AI solutions for organisations across the Isle of Man and beyond.

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