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IBM expands Information Server software platform
IBM today expanded its IBM Information Server software platform to help customers improve productivity and results within their information integration projects through improved collaboration and automation.
18 Mar 2008
IDG’S Computerworld: IBM is the top Green IT company
IBM announced today that IDG's Computerworld has selected IBM as the top Green IT Company for 2008. This honor is part of Computerworld's very first Top Green IT Companies feature, which was published in the February 18 issue and online at Computerworld.com.
20 Feb 2008
Doing well by doing good: IBM study says businesses seeking growth through social responsibility
Companies believe that when they are more open with stakeholders and place social responsibility at the core of their business strategy they will be more competitive, attract and retain the best talent, and gain access to new business opportunities, says a global study released today by IBM.
12 Feb 2008
IBM Unveils Cognos strategy, targets information on demand business growth
IBM today unveiled an expanded business strategy and roadmap - bolstered by the company’s acquisition of Cognos - to help clients unlock the business value of information and use it for competitive advantage to address emerging, industry-specific business opportunities.
06 Feb 2008
IBM completes acquisition of Cognos
IBM today announced it has completed its acquisition of Cognos®, a publicly-held company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. IBM will reveal its business strategy for the Cognos acquisition during a press briefing on February 6.
31 Jan 2008
IBM releases industry-First Master Data Management software
IBM today announced the availability of the IBM InfoSphere® Master Data Management (MDM) Server, new software that allows businesses to centrally manage customer, product, and account data for use enterprise-wide.
30 Jan 2008
IBM demonstrates how retailers can build loyalty through consumer experience at NRF 2008
NRF Annual Convention & EXPO 2008 — IBM demonstrated the latest in customer-experience innovations and insights today at the National Retail Federation (NRF) 97th Annual Convention & Expo.
13 Jan 2008
IBM to extend services relationship with Unilever to include Latin American operations
IBM today announced they have signed an agreement with Unilever to transform and manage strategic sourcing and procurement operations for the company's Latin American operations.
26 Dec 2007
IBM reveals five innovations that will change our lives over the next five years
The second annual "IBM Next Five in Five" is a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years.
18 Dec 2007
2007 was the year of the 'Omni Consumer' according to IBM analysis
Extensive global research of more than 16,900 consumers conducted throughout 2007 by IBM's business think-tank, the Institute for Business Value (NYSE: IBM), shows consumers flexed their power and control over businesses and institutions in dramatic new ways this year.
17 Dec 2007
IBM survey finds grocery industry falls short in building loyalty with customers
In a new IBM survey, consumers revealed widespread dissatisfaction with their primary grocer.
05 Nov 2007
IBM launches world's first corporate-led energy efficiency certificate program
In an effort to help clients benchmark and improve efficiency of their IT operations and reduce their environmental impact, IBM today announced the industry's first corporate-led initiative to enable clients to earn energy efficiency certificates for reducing the energy needed to run their data centers.
02 Nov 2007
Hillman group unlocks information for large data migration project with IBM software
IBM announced that The Hillman Group, a supplier of fasteners, key cutting machines and engraving equipment to national, regional and local retailers, has selected IBM Information Server to help ensure the quality and governance of data on tens of thousands of products ranging from keys to nuts and bolts, pet tags and signage.
26 Oct 2007
IBM global CFO study: nearly two thirds of enterprises experienced major risk events and almost half were not well prepared
IBM today announced the findings of a major new study of over 1,200 Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and senior finance executives from 79 countries worldwide, which concludes that a surprising number of enterprises are not well prepared to handle the impact of a major risk event to their organization.
24 Oct 2007
IBM launches Client Data Management solution
As part of its Information on Demand initiative, IBM Global Business Services today announced a new Client Data Management (CDM) Solution that can help financial institutions improve their performance and customer service by offering a single, globalized view of their clients.
15 Oct 2007
IBM unveils Industry-First SOA software to help companies centrally manage customer, product, and account master data
IBM today introduced IBM Master Data Management Server, the first software product to allow companies to manage many types of master data as a strategic business asset in a service-oriented architecture (SOA).
15 Oct 2007
IBM and Orkla's daughter Sapa in 500 million kroner deal
IBM has signed a comprehensive information technology (IT) services agreement providing IT services to Sapa Profiles, the world's largest aluminium profile company, and a joint venture between Alcoa and Orkla's subsidiary Sapa.
08 Oct 2007
IBM brings Web 2.0 usability features to web-based electronic forms processing
IBM Lotus Collaboration Summit - IBM today announces a new version of its electronic forms software that allows customers and partners to take advantage of rich, interactive, open-standards based electronic forms in a Web 2.0 environment.
02 Oct 2007
IBM survey reveals eroding consumer confidence in packaged goods brands
In a new IBM survey, a majority of consumers revealed the level of information Consumer products companies provide on the contents, origins and environmental impact of their products greatly impacts their level of trust in those companies.
28 Jun 2007
IBM and SAP expand partnership to reach midsize companies in Europe and Asia-Pacific
SAP AG and IBM today announced the expansion of their partnership to serve midsize companies in a total of 12 countries through reseller agreements for SAP All-in-One solutions, building on last year's announcement in the United States.
23 Apr 2007
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