IBM

1. Quick Facts
Industry: Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, IT Consulting, Software, Hardware
Founded: June 1911
Headquarters: Armonk, New York, USA
Employees: Over 280,000 (2025 estimate, global)
Website: https://www.ibm.com

2. Company Overview
IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) is a global technology leader driving enterprise innovation through hybrid cloud, AI, and consulting. Since its founding in 1911, IBM has transformed from manufacturing and mainframes to software, cloud, and data solutions. IBM develops advanced AI models, hybrid cloud platforms, and expert consulting services that help clients modernize operations, unlock insights, and accelerate digital transformation at scale.

3. Key People
Arvind Krishna – Chairman & CEO | Leads corporate strategy, operations, and AI/cloud innovation initiatives.
James J. Kavanaugh – Senior VP & CFO | Drives financial strategy, planning, and investor relations.
Rob Thomas – Senior VP, Software & Chief Commercial Officer | Heads IBM’s software platforms, market strategy, and product vision.
Sebastian Krause – Senior VP & Chief Revenue Officer | Manages global sales and revenue growth.
Kelly C. Chambliss – Senior VP, IBM Consulting (Americas) | Leads consulting transformation and client engagements.
Darío Gil – Senior VP & Director, IBM Research | Drives AI research, innovation, and scientific leadership.

4. Products & Solutions
IBM watsonx – Enterprise AI and foundation models for domain-specific solutions.
IBM Cloud – Secure hybrid cloud infrastructure, PaaS, and container orchestration.
Red Hat OpenShift – Leading enterprise Kubernetes and cloud-native deployment platform.
zSystems – Mainframes engineered for AI, security, and high-volume transactions.
Granite Models – Small language models for proprietary enterprise AI.
IBM Consulting – Strategy, digital transformation, cloud migration, SAP, and industry solutions.

Use Cases:

• Scalable AI-powered automation for businesses

• Hybrid cloud deployments across industries

• Modernization and orchestration of enterprise IT

• Cognitive analytics and next-gen research platforms

5. Customers & Markets
IBM serves Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, financial institutions, manufacturers, healthcare organizations, and leading universities. Its solutions reach global markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa, addressing industry challenges in banking, telecom, energy, and more.

6. Research, Partnerships & Innovations
Research Focus: AI, quantum computing, security, enterprise hybrid cloud
Partnerships: Strategic collaborations with Red Hat, SAP, Vodafone Idea, KIT, major academic institutions, and global enterprise partners
Innovations: watsonx Orchestrate for AI agents, edge AI with zSystems, open hybrid multicloud, agentic automation, and co-developed AI-enabled DevOps with Vodafone Idea.

7. Recognition & Awards

• IBM named a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape: Worldwide GenAI Model Evaluation Platforms Vendor Assessment (source: IBM)

• IBM wins 2025 G2 Best of Software Awards; 18 IBM products won Best Software Award across 13 categories (source: G2)

8. Competitors & Alternatives

• Microsoft
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Google Cloud
• Accenture
• SAP
• Deloitte
• Oracle

9. Why It Matters
IBM powers next-generation enterprise transformation with trusted AI, hybrid cloud, and industry expertise. Its innovations in scalable and secure infrastructure, AI models, and consulting solutions help global clients solve complex business challenges, drive efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth.