IBM is a global technology and innovation company that stands for progress. It is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with approximately 427,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. IBM offers a wide range of technology and consulting services; a broad portfolio of middleware for collaboration, predictive analytics, software development and systems management; and the world's most advanced servers and supercomputers. Utilizing its business consulting, technology and R&D expertise, IBM helps clients become "smarter" as the planet becomes more digitally interconnected. In Norway IBM has contributed to innovation and progress since 1935. In cooperation with our partners we deliver smart solutions to companies and organizations of all sizes in public and private sector.

IBM and Research

IBM invests more than $6 billion a year in R&D, just completing its 18th year of patent leadership. IBM Research has received recognition beyond any commercial technology research organization and is home to 5 Nobel Laureates, representing more than 3000 researchers from IBM's 11 Research labs around the world contributing to solve some of our societal challenges and develop next generation technology.

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