IBM Intros Spectrum Fusion: Native Container Storage From Edge To Core ‘Our storage is designed to simplify data availability spanning the cloud, the core, and the edge. IBM is also expanding its partner base looking for partners who can handle hybrid cloud, core, and edge deployments with AI and analytics,’ says Eric Herzog, chief marketing officer and vice president of global storage channels for IBM’s Storage Division. By Joseph F. Kovar April 27, 2021, 09:00 AM EDT IBM on Tuesday said it plans to launch container-native software-defined storage technology this year to bring together its general parallel file system and data protection technologies to improve data management across on-premises, edge, and cloud environments.