International Business Machines Corporation

International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, with operations in over 170 countries. The company began in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) and was renamed "International Business Machines" in 1924. IBM is the world's largest information technology company by revenue and one of the largest employers in the United States, with over 380,000 employees as of 2018.

International Business Machines Corporation

International Business Machines Corporation

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, with operations in over 170 countries. The company began as a computer hardware manufacturer in the 1880s, but it soon diversified into other areas, such as information technology services, software development, and artificial intelligence. IBM is one of the world's largest employers, with over 380,000 employees worldwide.

In 2018, IBM was ranked the second-largest U.S. company by revenue, behind only Walmart. However, it was ranked the fifth-most valuable brand in the world by Interbrand, with a brand value of $112.8 billion. IBM has a long history of innovation and leadership in the tech industry. Some of its most notable achievements include creating the world's first commercial computer (the IBM 701), developing the relational database (SQL), and creating the first PC (the IBM 5150).

International Business Machines Corporation.

IBM is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, with operations in over 170 countries. The company began in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) and was renamed "International Business Machines" in 1924. IBM produces and sells computer hardware, middleware and software, and offers hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

IBM has been present in India since 1992. In January 2017, IBM India Pvt Ltd announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) to set up a new centre of excellence for data science and artificial intelligence (AI). The centre will be housed at IIT-B's campus in Powai, Mumbai. This partnership is part of IBM's global network of AI Research labs which are focused on developing advanced AI technologies.

Some of IBM's notable products and services include the IBM mainframe, the IBM Watson artificial intelligence system, and the blockchain technology.

In 2018, IBM was ranked the second largest U.S. patent holder with 9,100 patents granted.

The company has a long history of involvement in research and development, and has been a major player in the development of several computing technologies. IBM is also a major provider of information technology services, with over 1,000 service centers in more than 70 countries. The company has been involved in some political controversy, including allegations of offshoring jobs and anticompetitive practices.