The Integration Imperative: Why AI Starts (and Succeeds) With webMethods Hybrid Integration | ClearTech Loop x IBM

AI doesn’t fail because of bad models — it fails because of broken connections. Jo Peterson and David Linthicum unpack how IBM’s webMethods Hybrid Integration unites data, applications, and automation for AI that actually delivers. 

Episode Description: 

When it comes to AI success, it’s not just about the model — it’s about the movement of data. 

In this episode of ClearTech Loop, Jo Peterson sits down with David Linthicum, Chief Analyst at Linthicum Research, to discuss why AI can’t scale without a strong integration backbone — and how IBM’s webMethods Hybrid Integration is changing that conversation. 

They explore: 

• The five major challenges facing enterprise architects today 
• Why AI fails without connected systems 
• How webMethods Hybrid Integration bridges on-prem and cloud environments 
• The shift from integration as “plumbing” to integration as “infrastructure” 
• Real-world examples of companies modernizing safely and quickly 

David breaks down the patterns and pitfalls of enterprise integration — and why solving them is the foundation for secure, sustainable AI growth. 

Guest: 

David Linthicum 
Chief Analyst, Linthicum Research 

Host: 

Jo Peterson 
Chief Analyst, ClearTech Research 

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