International Business Machines Corporation

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), widely known as 'Big Blue,' is an American multinational technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York. Founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company and renamed IBM in 1924, it pioneered punch-card tabulating systems, mainframe computers, and the IBM Personal Computer, setting standards for business computing worldwide. Over its history, IBM has driven innovations like FORTRAN, Deep Blue supercomputer, DRAM, SQL, and the UPC barcode, while leading in patents for 29 consecutive years. Today, IBM focuses on hybrid cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and consulting services through segments including Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing. It partners with hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft, and Oracle to enable enterprise digital transformations. Employing around 293,000 people globally, IBM serves businesses, governments, and organizations across over 175 countries, maintaining its role as a cornerstone of enterprise technology solutions and research.