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Hear the Story of IBM: A Century of Innovation.

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Table of Contents

  • Current executive leader.
  • IBM’s Early Years: 1911-1930s.
  • WWII & Beyond: 1940s-1990s.
  • Into the Digital Age: 2000s.
  • Impact of Technology on Business Today
  • IBM’s Innovations & Contributions
  • Looking to the Future.
  • Summary.

 

From the early days of computing, IBM has always been at the forefront of innovation. This article gives a brief overview of the company with some of it’s high and low points.

 

IBM partners with UK Government to boost Big Data Research. Photo by IBM Research. Flickr.
IBM’s Arvind Krishnawith with the UK Government. Photo by IBM Research. Flickr.

 

Current executive leader.

The current Chairman and CEO of IBM is Arvind Krishna. He was appointed CEO in April 2020 and then took over as Chairman in January 2021. Krishna first joined IBM in 1990, where he first built his career at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center.

He is best known within the company for his work to secure a successful $34 billion acquisition of Red Hat but he has extensive research knowledge of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain, cloud platform services, data-driven solutions, and nanotechnology.

 

Punched cards from a Jacquard loom. Forerunner to the IBM paper punchcards. Photo by Pedrik. Flickr.
Punched cards from a Jacquard loom. Forerunner to the IBM paper punchcards. Photo by Pedrik. Flickr.

 

IBM’s Early Years: 1911-1930s.

IBM was founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) by trust businessman Charles Ranlett Flint. CTR was incorporated in New York, and the company’s name was changed to “International Business Machines” in 1924.

IBM grew during the great depression and even managed to support its staff with life insurance, survivor benefits, and paid vacations. In the 1930s, IBM created one of the first electronic multipliers, called the IBM 601. The IBM 601 was used by the U.S. Navy in World War II to help compute artillery firing tables.

IBM also developed a tabulating machine called the IBM 402 which was used by the U.S. Census Bureau in 1940 to help tabulate the massive volume of data collected in that year’s census. IBM continued to develop new products and technologies throughout the 1930s, laying the foundation for its future success.

 

Munitions factory worker making WWII gas masks. Photo by State Library Victoria Collections. Flickr.
Munitions factory worker making WWII gas masks. Photo by State Library Victoria Collections. Flickr.

 

WWII & Beyond: 1940s-1990s.

IBM’s Invasion of the Commercial Marketplace From the very beginning, IBM has been a company driven by innovation. In the early days, IBM focused on creating practical solutions for businesses, such as time clocks and meat-slicing machines. However, IBM really made its mark on the world in the 1940s with its involvement in World War II.

At the time, IBM facilities were placed at the disposal of the U.S. government, and IBM’s product line expanded to include bombsights, rifles, and engine parts. The war also pushed forward IBM’s early work in computing. The Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator, also called the Mark I, was completed in 1944 after six years of development with Harvard University.

After the war, IBM shifted its focus back to the commercial marketplace and continued to release groundbreaking products, such as the IBM 702 mainframe computer in 1952 and the IBM Selectric typewriter in 1961.

On April 1st, 1993 IBM appointed its first outsider as Chairman and CEO. Louis V. Gerstner, Jr had a significant impact on the company by changing the focus toward customers. This led to some novel public events including when IBM’s Deep Blue computer beat world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a 6 game match in New York.

 

IBM-Lenovo. Photo by Luther Blissett. Flickr.
IBM-Lenovo. Photo by Luther Blissett. Flickr.

 

Into the Digital Age: 2000s.

The early 2000s were not IBM’s best years. In 2005, the company sold its personal computer business to Lenovo, a Chinese technology company. This was a blow to IBM, as the personal computer had been one of its most successful products.

However, IBM decided to focus on other areas of its business, and in 2014 it announced the sale of its x86 server division to Lenovo for $2.1 billion. This was seen as a positive move by IBM, as it allowed the company to focus on its more profitable businesses.

IBM has since rebounded and is now seen as a leader in the technology industry. Thanks to its focus on areas such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence, IBM is once again a thriving company.

 

Cloud computer network. Photo by B S Drouin. Pixabay.
Cloud computer network. Photo by B S Drouin. Pixabay.

 

Impact of Technology on Business Today

IBM is a global leader in enterprise software and services, with a vast portfolio of products that are essential for businesses of all sizes. From small businesses to multinational corporations, IBM’s technology helps companies to run their operations more efficiently and effectively.

In an ever-changing business landscape, IBM’s technology is a reliable and trusted partner that can help businesses to stay ahead of the curve. Impact of Technology on Business IBM has been one the most important business partners for other companies since it started over 100 years ago.

Today they provides services that help small businesses to big enterprises run more efficiently. It’s software and services are some of the most reliable ones customers can find in the market. IBM also offers excellent customer service which is something not a lot of companies can provide.

The company’s huge array of products has made it easier for businesses to find what they need under one roof instead of having to source from different places. This convenience has helped IBM stand out among other companies that provide similar products and services.

Cloud computing is one area where IBM has had a huge impact on businesses. Its Bluemix platform is one of the most popular cloud platforms used by developers today. The ease with which developers can use IBM’s tools to create innovative applications has made Bluemix a go-to platform for many businesses looking to harness the power of cloud computing.

 

IBM's Watson Computer on Jeopardy. Photo by Paul Gillin. Flickr.
IBM’s Watson Computer on Jeopardy. Photo by Paul Gillin. Flickr.

 

IBM’s Innovations & Contributions

IBM has been a forefront innovator in the technological field for many years. IBM’s mainframe computer, the IBM 360, was introduced in 1964 and was IBM’s most successful mainframe ever.

IBM developed the UPC (Universal Product Code) barcode system that is now ubiquitous in retail settings. In 1981 IBM introduced its first personal computer, the IBM PC, which used the Microsoft MS-DOS operating system. IBM’s PCs became very popular and helped Microsoft become the dominant player in the PC operating system market.

IBM has also been a leading developer of computer software, especially business software such as DB2 and WebSphere. In recent years, IBM has focused on developing artificial intelligence and cloud computing technologies.

IBM’s Watson computer system successfully beat human contestants on the game show Jeopardy! in 2011.

IBM is also one of the leading providers of cloud computing services. IBM’s innovations have had a major impact on the development of the modern computer industry.

 

Dario Gil, Jay Gambetta and Jerry Chow holding the new 433 qubit ‘IBM Osprey’ processor. Photo by IBM.
Dario Gil, Jay Gambetta and Jerry Chow holding the new 433 qubit ‘IBM Osprey’ processor. Photo by IBM.

 

Looking to the Future.

IBM has a long history of looking to the future and innovating products and services that help shape the world around us. IBM’s cognitive computing platform, Watson, is one example of how IBM is using technology to change the way we interact with the world. Watson is designed to help humans make better decisions by providing access to vast amounts of data and IBM’s unmatched ability to analyze that data.

IBM is also working on developing new ways to store and manage data, as well as new ways to use data to improve business efficiency. In addition, IBM is investing in research that will help shape the future of industries such as healthcare, education, and transportation.

All of these initiatives demonstrate IBM’s commitment to looking to the future and making a positive impact on the world.

 

Summary.

In conclusion, IBM is a company that has been at the forefront of innovation for many years. Its products and services have helped shape the way we interact with the world around us.

IBM is committed to looking to the future and making a positive impact on the world. We are excited to see what IBM will do in the future and how its innovations will continue to change our lives for the better.

IBM has a long and storied history of innovation, with the Watson AI platform leading the charge into the future of computing. Here’s a look at some of the biggest moments in IBM’s history, as well as its impact on business and technology.

What does the future hold for this iconic company? We’ll just have to wait and see.

 

Sources: THX News, Wikipedia & IBM.

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