IBM

IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) is a global technology leader with over a century of innovation, founded in 1911 and headquartered in Armonk, New York. The company has successfully transformed from a hardware-focused mainframe manufacturer to a comprehensive enterprise technology and consulting powerhouse. IBM operates across multiple technology domains including hybrid cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence through its Watson platform, quantum computing research and development, enterprise software solutions, and IT consulting services serving clients in over 175 countries. Today, IBM focuses primarily on hybrid cloud and AI solutions, particularly following its strategic acquisition of Red Hat in 2019 for $34 billion, which strengthened its position in open-source and cloud technologies. The company serves enterprise clients across industries including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and government sectors. IBM has divested legacy businesses to concentrate on high-value cloud and cognitive software segments, including spinning off its managed infrastructure services business as Kyndryl in 2021. With a workforce of approximately 280,000 employees globally and annual revenue exceeding $60 billion, IBM remains one of the most significant players in enterprise technology, holding extensive patent portfolios and maintaining leadership in emerging technologies like quantum computing.