IBM, International Business Machines

Corporate :

International Business Machines better known as IBM was incorporated in June 1911 and has grown to become one of the top global IT companies today. The company is also seen as a pioneer in the growth and development of computer and information technology. IBM manufactures computer hardware and software and provides a wide range of computer related and IT services.

Activities:

IBM’s growth has almost been parallel to that of computers and IT and it is generally regarded as a pioneer of this industry. Today IBM’s main lines of business are:

Manufacture and marketing of computer Hardware and Software

Consulting Services

IT Services

Performance:

In 2006 IBM’s turnover was $ 91.40 Billion with profits of $ 9.40 Billion. At the same time IBM’s total assets were worth $ 103.20 Billion.

Research & Development:

IBM has a tremendous track record in research:

As many as 5 employees of IBM has won the Nobel Prize
8 research laboratories across the world
Most technology patents

Moreover, IBM’s engineers in 170 countries across the world give it tremendous headway in R&D.

Assets and Infrastructure:

IBM has a widespread global presence with sophisticated research and development centers in -

New York, Massachusetts, San Jose and Austin in the USA
Beijing in China
Haifa in Israel
Tokyo in Japan
Zurich in Switzerland
Delhi in India

Organization :