IBM

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Company overview
Information on IBM - the company, including who we are, what we do,
and what we offer

Mission statement
At IBM, we strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture
of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including
computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and
microelectronics.

We translate these advanced technologies into value for our customers
through our professional solutions and services businesses worldwide.

Business operations
IBM delivers on demand solutions through the following business segments:

Hardware

• Servers
• Storage
• Personal systems
• Printing systems
• Retail store solutions

Software
Connect operating systems, business processes, and applications seamlessly.

Services
Comprehensive IT services integrated with business insight to reduce
costs, improve productivity, and assert competitive advantage.

Financing
A leading provider of financing and asset management services to
companies selling or acquiring IT related products and services.

Research
Innovative technologies that produce leading-edge solutions.

Technology
Develop, market and deliver leading chip technologies and services.

Manufacturing locations
North America

• Rochester, MN, USA
• Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
• San Jose, CA, USA
• Guadalajara, Mexico

Europe

• Dublin, Ireland
• Vac, Hungary
• Montpellier, France

Asia Pacific

• Shenzhen, China
• Singapore