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Existing for a century, IBM is one of the oldest companies that exist today. Their portfolio ranges from Watson, Blue Gene, supporting research efforts on health and environment through the World Community Grid, and finally taking on web hosting services.
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FounderThomas J. Watson
SERVICESCloud Hosting, Consultation, Hardware Manufacturing, Scientific Research Support
Year Established1911
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Pro Supports scientific research efforts
Through their volunteer-based World Community Grid, Researchers are able to use this network of computers to do research - most notable about diseases, health, and water purification.
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IBM Corporation
Recommended 6 years ago
Without them, the hard drive wouldn't exist. Without them, Lenovo's ThinkPad and ThinkCentre lines won't exist. Without them, research about health wouldn't be easy and would take years. IBM has been a major contributor to the world since its inception.
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Has notable employeesPro
Invented the hard drivePro
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Focuses more on servers and industriesCurrently displaying 1 out of 1 total recommendations.