About IBM

Overview

IBM aims to be a catalyst that makes the world work better, emphasizing business ethics, environmental commitment, and responsible technology.
IBM has over 300,000 employees across 170+ countries.
The company has 2,000+ businesses in its Partner Plus program and offers 660+ tailored products.
IBM operates 19 research facilities across 12 laboratories on 6 continents.

Consulting: Collaborate with IBM experts to future-proof businesses.
Software: Utilize AI and hybrid cloud solutions to modernize and secure operations.
Infrastructure: Modernize applications, servers, and storage with hybrid cloud and AI integration.
Strategic Partnerships: Address business challenges through comprehensive solutions.
Red Hat: Focus on increasing productivity and reducing costs.

IBM's roots date back to 1896 with Herman Hollerith's tabulating machine, crucial for the 1890 US Census.
Founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company; renamed IBM in 1924.
Introduced the 80-column punched card in 1928.

1929: Introduced electric accounting machine.
1935: Supported Social Security initiatives.
WWII: Aided military with punch card tech and founded Watson Scientific Computing Lab.
1964: Launched System/360, a pivotal mainframe.
1969: Assisted NASA's Apollo moon landing.
1973: Introduced UPC barcode.
1981: Released IBM PC, marking the PC revolution.
1997: Deep Blue defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov.
2011: Watson's Jeopardy! win boosted AI solutions.
2018: Launched CIMON, an AI assistant for the ISS.

Continues advancements in AI, quantum computing, and sustainability.
Strives for ethical AI systems and innovation in space technology and cloud computing.
Aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

IBM Impact Report: Details progress towards a sustainable, equitable future.
IBM Sustainability Accelerator: Provides tech and expertise to nonprofits for climate impact.
IBM SkillsBuild: Plans to skill 30 million people by 2030.

AI Solutions: Adaptive AI designed for real business problems with an enterprise-grade approach.
Automation: AI-powered digital employees to improve business workflows.