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International Business Machines is a multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York that manufactures and sells computer hardware and software.

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When did IBM go IPO?

June 16, 1911 it was founded in Endicott, New York and the founders name is Thomas j. Watson. I hope that this helps.

Which company bought IBM PC division in 2005?

Samuel J. Palmisano is the chairman and CEO...

But keep in mind that it's really the millions of investors that bought shares of IBM that actually own the company.

What is punchline of IBM?

There are many jokes about what does I.B.M. stand for. Here are some of the most common responses to this joke: 1. I've Been Moved (in the 60's and 70's you had to move to get ahead at IBM). No longer true. 2. Idiots Become Managers (my personal favorite) 3. and to celebrate IBM's new policy which lets employees telecommute and work from their homes... I'm By Myself

Where can one download IBM T42 drivers?

Someone can download IBM T42 drivers from a number of websites such as the official Lenovo website. The site is safe and reliable. The drivers can be downloaded from the support page located on the website.

What does the abbreviation or acronym IBM stand for?

IBM stands for International Business Machines.

(International Business Machines Corporation).

What does IBM sell other than computers and flash drives?

IBM offers a large assortment of both products and services. Some of their product line includes: software (ex. downloads), systems (ex. UNIX servers) and storage (disk and tape systems).

How do you contact IBM human resources?

It depends on the purpose of your approach.If you are a job seeker, you can either visit direct to their premises or contact any consultant as well.

For business purpose issues you can visit their website.

Where was IBM manufactured?

IBM was formed from a merger of three (at the time) major companies:

  1. the Tabulating Machine Company, founded by Herman Hollerith and based in Washington D.C.
  2. the International Time Recording Company, was a forming of a merger between 2 unknown comanies and Bundy Manufacturing Company. Founded by Harlow Bundy in Auburn, NY.
  3. the Computing Scale Corporation, founded by Edward Canby and Orange Ozias in Dayton, OH.

These three companies were merged to form the Computing Tabulating Recording Corporation. They were based in Endicott, NY. The name was changed by CTR President Thomas J. Watson I in 1924 to the International Business Machine company (IBM).

Today IBM is headquartered @ Armonk, NY. In 2009 they reported almost 104 billion dollars in revenue and employ almost 400,000 employees.

What year did IBM start?

IBM was founded on June 16th, 1911. The company was originally called the Computing Tabulting Recording Corporation (or CTR for short). Charles R. Flint approched three separate companies with the possibilities of a merger in 1910. Those companies were;

  1. The Tabulating Machine Company; founded in 1896 by Herman Hollerith in the Washington D.C. area.
  2. The Computing Scale Company; founded in 1891 by Orange Ozias in the Dayton, OH area.
  3. The International Time Recording Company; an acquisition of Bundy Manufacturing Company, the Standard Time Stamp Company, and the Willard and Frick Manufacturing Company. Organized in 1900 by George W. Fairchild. ITR also acquired the Dey Time Register Company in 1907.

On February 14th, 1924 Thomas J. Watson Sr., the acting president of CTR, renamed the company the International Business Machines Company, or IBM as we know it now.

What new company born when IBM sold its printer?

Lexmark International, Inc. was formed in March of 1991 when IBM sold its Information Products division to the investment firm of Clayton & Dubilier. At the time, the Information Products division produced printers and typewriters, including IBM's highly successful Selectric typewriter.

References:

New York Times: The Executive Computer; Can I.B.M. Learn From a Unit It Freed?

Smart Computing: Lexmark

Who do I contact in the event of an IBM retiree's death?

I worked for IBM from 1980 to 1989, how do I review what is in this particular pension plan and how to track it ?

What does IBM company do?

The acronym IBM stands for International Business Machines, and it is true that IBM makes business machines, particularly computers.

What does one share of IBM stock cost?

As of January 14, 2010 at 12:51 ET, NYSE reported that one share of IBM stock was traded at $132.07.

How do you turn on wi-fi on ibm thinkpad t40?

On most there is a small oval sized button with a hite dot in the center. Press it or press and hold it.

Who was the Microsoft invented?

bill gates invented Microsoft and starting programming computers at the age of 13 and is one of the world'd billionares

How much does an IBM T43 cost?

The IBM T43 costs one-hundred-sixty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. With tax the IBM T43 costs around one-hundred and seventy dollars more. To purchase the IBM T43 used the price can drop as low as seventy dollars.

What was the IBM first known for?

At the time IBM became IBM (in 1924, it was previously named CTR) it was already producing and selling thousands of different products, so IBM did not have a first product that it sold. A few of the products that CTR sold in 1923 and IBM continued to sell in 1924 and for many years after were:

  • weighing scales
  • computing scales
  • punchcard tabulators
  • punchcard sorters
  • keypunches
  • punchcards
  • self regulating clock systems (i.e. several synchronized clocks for schools)
  • time clocks
  • meat slicers
  • coffee grinders
  • etc.

Who is the founder of IBM in India?

Mr. Thomas J Watson was the founder of IBM..

Where could one find technical information on the IBM iSeries server?

Straight from the source in this case. IBM's site under their 'Systems' subpage has wide range of topics regarding their servers and storage capabilities. There are also online reps on the website to answer further inquiries.

IBM introduced the IMB Personal computer or PC in what year?

The IMB personal computer was invented in november 21 1984

How many IBM branches in world wide?

IBM has engineers and consultants in over 170 countries .IBM has been known through most of its recent history as the world's largest computer company; with over 388,000 employees worldwide, IBM is the largest information technology employer in the world

What percentage of employees of Microsoft are Indians?

Microsoft does not list their employees percentages by nationality. They do list their employees by gender and ages. There are 75.7% males and 24.3% females as of May 2014. The ages are listed as 17.2% for the 29 and under category. 38% for the 30 to 39 age bracket and 44.8% for the 40+ age group.