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Published December 2013

During the last 100 years, information technology has moved from a specialized tool to a pervasive influence on nearly every aspect of life. From tabulating machines that simply counted with mechanical switches or vacuum tubes to the first programmable computers, IBM has been a part of this growth, while always helping customers solve problems. Today, as the planet has become smarter, IT is a constant part of business and of our lives. IBM expertise in delivering solutions - complex solutions throughout infrastructure, middleware and applications - has helped the planet become smarter. And as organizations seek to extract more real value from their data, business processes and other key investments, IT is moving to the strategic center of business.