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- IBM Unveils “5 in 5” – Five New Technologies that Will Change Our Lives in Five YearsComputer giant International Business Machines, has posted it's predictions for the five biggest trends it sees coming over the next five years.
- IBM PowerVM SystemThe IBM PowerVM system is a new tool of virtualization, not a product of science fiction but a reality today.
- Dr. Watson - Has IBM Created Its Own Nemesis?Healthcare has always been worrisome for Americans with lot of bungling from political leadership, service providers and insurance companies. Is it necessary for an American icon like IBM to enter the fray and vitiate the atmosphere?
- Happy 30th Birthday to the IBM PC!August 12th marked 30 years since the IBM Personal Computer was introduced. This computer changed the course of history.
Hard DiskA Brief History of Hard Disk Drives-The commercial usage of hard disk drives began in 1956 with the shipment of an IBM 305 RAMAC system including IBM Model 350 disk storage.
An Ancient IBM Vacuum Tube Mainframe ComputerIn early 1957, I saw my first computer during a high-school field trip to an IBM office in Cleveland, Ohio. It was a vacuum-tube mainframe in the IBM 700 series, most probably an IBM 705, which had been designed to process business data.- IBM: Next Five in Five PredictionsIBM released their predictions for the next five new technologies in the next five years.
Watson Wins on 'Jeopardy!' IBM Challenge: What Does This Say of Our Society?The three-day "Jeopardy!" IBM Challenge ended Wednesday, Feb. 16, with Watson beating the human contestants by over $50,000. What does this challenge tell of our ever growing computer dependent society?- IBM's Watson Bests Two Jeopardy ChampsThe third day of competition between Watson, the IBM Computer, and two former Jeopardy champions.
- What is the Jeopardy Challenge?The Jeopardy challenge between a thinking computer named Watson and top Jeopardy champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter proved less exciting than other show but more important historically.
- Watson Surges Past Its Human Opponents on Jeopardy!A computer system named Watson is on the verge of beating the best to ever play on Jeopardy, a game show that tests a broad range of subject matter AND a very good understanding of natural language.
- IBM/Jeopardy Challenge on Day TwoThe second day of competition between Watson, the IBM computer, and the two biggest winners on Jeopardy
- Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter Battle IBM Supercomputer Watson in JeopardyJeapardy champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter play against IBM supercomputer on Jeopardy.
- IBM's Computer, "Watson," Takes on Two Top Players of "Jeopardy!"This is a quick review for when the IBM computer, "Watson," plays against Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. Ken and Brad are the two top winning champions on "Jeopardy!"
- IBM's Latest Supercomputer Mira is AnnouncedToday IBM's latest supercomputer Mira was announced, it will be the worlds fastest computer, and its new employer is the US government, but what will it be used for?
IBM's Plans for Supercomputer WatsonIBM's new supercomputer, Watson, has gotten lots of attention recently for its ability to beat Jeopardy champs.
How to Install the Free IBM Lotus Symphony Office Suite 3.0Step by step tutorial about how to download and install this free Office Suite from IBM.
IBM is Not in Jeopardy, it is on JeopardyIBM, computer processor and system manufacturer for almost 100 years has now taken on the challenge of it's lifetime. Can a IBM computer compete against a human on the TV Quiz Show Jeopardy?
IBM Data Base 2: The Ultimate Database Managment SoftwareIBM DB2 UBD is all about workflow and database management. Efficient and accurate data retrieval is essential for any company that keeps a large amount of information on customers, accounts, etc.- Quick Start Guide to Extra Income on Stocks with Covered CallsJust like interest on cash, use covered calls to get income on your stocks and commodities just sitting in your broker's vault. Here is a quick start guide to selling covered calls.
- IBM 'Watson' Beats Jeopardy's Best Contestants: The Catch? Computers Aren't Supposed to Be Able to Do That...Watson is the name of the computer system that was designed to see if it could compete with the finest human players of the game-show Jeopardy. The results were simply amazing....
A New Twist in Outsourcing Jobs. Beware... This Will SpreadIBM has been "discussing" the possibility of "crowd sourcing" more than two-thirds of their workforce---over 200,000 jobs---in the next few years. While they refuse to acknowledge this, higher-ups in management have leaked this "discussion"- Winning Customers in an International MarketIt seems as though IBM has a good mindset for the global economy because they are not going into emerging markets to exploit the cheaper labor, they are entering them to expand their business and incorporate those markets into their company.
- IBM & Fujifim Advance Magnetic Tape TechnologyWhat is amazing about a 35TB magnetic tape cartridge is its data density. This small looking strip is able to store nearly 30 billion bits per inch squared.
- An Overview of IBM's ComebackA look at IBM's failure and resurrection during the late 1990's. from vertical integration to SBU's and a quick explanation of Louis Gerstner, the CEO in head of it all.
Put Your Best People on InnovationMany businesses make the mistake of giving innovation projects to junior executives. But generally it is the experienced heavyweights who can overcome all the obstacles that will occur.- IBM Thinkpad T41 ReviewThe IBM Thinkpad T41 is another laptop in the IBM Thinkpad series.
- IBM Pays $1.2 Billion Cash in Merger with SPSSIn a "Monster Merger" IBM has purchased SPSS for about $1.2 billion.
- The IBM Thinkpad R50 ReviewThe IBM Thinkpad R50 was another great laptop in the Thinkpad series that began way back in 1992.
- IBM R51 Thinkpad ReviewI recently bought an IBM Thinkpad R51 laptop off of Ebay for about $130.
IBM Applies for Stimulus Money Just as IBM Layoffs Take Away American JobsIBM layoffs will affect 5,000 workers. Yet as IBM job cuts take place in the United States, its operations in India expand. Coincidence?- IBM's Deep Blue Super ComputerEveryone has heard of when IBM's Super Computer beat the leading Chess Champion of the time. Let's take a closer look at the machine.
- IBM Roadrunner: The Fastest Supercomputer in the WorldSupercomputers are responsible for many forms of important research today. Find out what the fastest supercomputer is, and why it uses AMD Opteron CPUs.
- Personal ComputerPersonal computers began to become popular when it became available to the general public in the eighties. IBM (International Business Machines) launched its line of micromini computers for office and home use in 1981.
- Company Profile: IBMTechnology giant and industry leader IBM consistently ranks high as one of the world's most admired companies. Here's a brief history, including a time when they weren't so popular, and few qualities that make them the envy of their peers.
- The IBM Personal System / 2On April 2, 1987, IBM released a new series of personal computers - the Personal System/2, also known as the PS/2...
IBM to Buy CognosToday IBM and Cognos announced they "have entered into a definitive agreement for IBM to acquire Cognos." This leads to three questions. What is Cognos? And why is IBM purchasing them? Why should Cognos let IBM buy them?- Book Review: IBM and the Holocaust by Edwin BlackReview of Edwin Black's book regarding the role IBM played before, during and after World War II.
IBM Lotus Symphony - a New Free Competitor to Microsoft OfficeIBM announced recently that it will be giving away, absolutely free, a new office suite, based on OpenOffice, as a direct competitor to Microsoft Office. Is it ready? Not quite yet. Will it be? Maybe!- User Research Programs: Microsoft Games, IBM, EBay, Etc.Here are some more user research programs
