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• IBM Centennial

  IBM is marking the 100-year anniversary of its founding on June 16, 1911, with a year-long global initiative. The company will reexamine the history of technology innovation and predict where the world will be in the next 100 years. IBM will use this milestone to engage with business leaders, academia, clients, and local communities in the 170 countries the company does business.

  
  
• Next 5 in 5

  Today IBM unveils the sixth annual 'IBM 5 in 5' (#ibm5in5) - a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and interact during the next five years. This year's five in five are: People power will come to life; you will never need a password again; mind reading is no longer science fiction; the digital divide will cease to exist; and junk mail will become priority mail. The IBM 5 in 5 is based on market and societal trends as well as emerging technologies from IBM's research labs around the world that can make these transformations possible.

  
  
• IBM "Watson" to Challenge Humans at Jeopardy!

  For nearly two years, IBM scientists have been working on a highly advanced Question Answering (QA) system, codenamed "Watson." The scientists believe that the computing system will be able to understand complex questions and answer with enough precision and speed to compete on Jeopardy!, America’s favorite quiz show. Officials from Jeopardy! announced plans to produce a human vs. machine competition on the renowned quiz show. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, Jeopardy! is a game covering a broad range of topics, such as history, literature, politics, film, pop culture, and science.

  
  
• Exploring the role of Ecosystems in cloud markets

  Cloud computing is changing the IT landscape, impacting core technology and business directions; reshaping the relationship between service, customer, information technology and the provider of business or social outcome. Cloud computing is providing visible acceleration towards a smarter reality, a reality that is radically changing the nature of traditional partnering and channel management models.

  
  
• IBM Smarter Commerce Press Room

  Smarter Commerce is a smarter way for companies to buy, sell and market their products by integrating operations and enhancing interactions through community, collaboration, process and analytics -- all within an industry context.

  
  
• Watson - A System Designed for Answers

  In three videos IBM's Ian Jarman explains the significance of a system called Watson. Ian is a leader in the Power Systems community and a frequent speaker at events and user groups around the world. He worked closely with the team of IBM Research scientists that developed Watson.

  
  
• Business Process Management “How Business & Work are changing” Round table event with IBM’s Vice President for BPM, Phil Gilbert

  Business Process Management “How Business & Work are changing” Round table event with IBM’s Vice President for BPM, Phil Gilbert

  
  
• Planet Retail - The Challenge of Food Waste

  Food wastage is a major problem and it's an issue with environmental, economic and social consequences. The crux of the problem for retailers seems to be reducing the amount of food waste whilst providing consumers with choice and adequate supply. It's a particular problem with perishable products.

  
  
• IBM Cloud Computing

  IBM began its cloud initiative nearly five years ago ultimately establishing “Blue Cloud” labs around the world to seek out first-of-a-kind projects and accelerate proof of concepts with enterprise clients, governments and universities. Cloud is now one of four growth initiatives at the core of our 2015 roadmap driving IBM’s continued transformation and shift to higher value. As part of the roadmap, IBM expects to generate $7 billion in Cloud revenue by 2015.

  
  
• IBM inspires young girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

  Last week 100 temporary recruits descended upon the IBM development laboratory at Hursley Park near Winchester, but they weren’t the usual graduates and professionals the facility employs. Girls, aged 11 - 14, were visiting from ten different schools around Hampshire and the surrounding counties for a two day camp known as think.IT. The aim of the camp, which was repeated twice over the week and completed on Friday, was to encourage girls to continue studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and eventually consider careers within the IT industry.

  
  
• IBM at Wimbledon 2011

  IBM at Wimbledon 2011

  
  
• IBM Data Centres

  Increasingly efficient, high-density computers provide an opportunity to get more value from every square foot of space in your data centre. But powerful blade and "pizza box" servers consume a lot of energy, which grows more expensive every year. And they generate heat, which can cause servers to shut down and limit your ability to add much needed equipment.

  
  
• IBM Cloud Security

  There's no other technology trend that has put the spotlight on security as the growth of cloud computing. A growing number of businesses are exploring the use of cloud computing to deliver services. Cloud computing enables new economics, greater flexibility and the potential to transform products and services, but like any emerging technology, it is being approached with caution. In fact, research shows that while businesses see the promise of the cloud model, they consider the issue of security the number one inhibitor to adoption.

  
  
• IBM Research: Made in IBM Labs

  IBM's Research and Development labs, comprised of some of the world’s leading minds, are pushing the boundaries of science, technology and business to make the world work better. As the world gets smarter and IBM clients need to innovate rapidly, IBM’s technologists and scientists are advancing existing IBM products and services, while simultaneously pursuing the future. IBM's technical talent and resources are massive: * More than 3,000 scientists and engineers in eight Research labs in six countries. * More than 25,000 technology developers in more than 60 major development labs around the world. * IBM invested $5.8 billion in R&D in 2009 and has increased its R&D investment by 21% since 2002 * As a result of the company's investment in R&D, IBM has earned the most US patents of any company for 18 consecutive years. In 2010, IBM received 5,896 U.S. Patents * IBM have some of the most recognized Research labs in the world, with five Nobel Laureates, nine US National Medals of Technology, five US National Medals of Science, six Turing Awards and 10 inductees into the US National Inventors Hall of Fame and 37 members of the US National Academy of Engineering.

  
  
• IBM Apprenticeship Scheme Launch

  On Monday 29 November 2010, IBM launched its first-ever apprentice scheme aimed at individuals who are keen to dive straight into the world of work. The scheme was launched at IBM South Bank by John Hayes, Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, Stephen Leonard, Chief Executive, IBM UK and Ireland and Christine Wyatt, General Manager, Global Business Services, IBM UK and Ireland.

  
  
• IBM Summit at Start Online Press Room

  Welcome to the IBM Summit at Start Online Press Room. Here you will find all the latest, news, views and videos direct from Lancaster House.

  
  
• IBM Summit at Start

  Start, an initiative established by HRH The Prince of Wales to promote and celebrate sustainable living, has announced that IBM will be Start's exclusive partner to lead a nine day Summit in September 2010. IBM will convene business and industry thought leaders to discuss the next steps that should be taken to enable economic, environmental and societal sustainability.

  
  
• Welcome to the decade of smart

  On January 12, 2010, Samuel J. Palmisano, IBM Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officers, addressed business and civic leaders at Chatham House in London. In his remarks (below, as prepared), he described how forward-thinking leaders in business, government and civil society around the world are capturing the potential of smarter systems to achieve economic growth, near-term efficiency, sustainable development and societal progress.

  
  
• Made in IBM Labs

  IBM's Labs, full of some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, have opened their doors to work more closely with clients on all sorts of interesting and challenging problems.

  
  

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