For more than 90 years, with the continuous development of the world economy and the rapid development of modern science, IBM has always led the development of the global information industry with advanced technology, excellent management and unique products, ensuring the all-round demand of users in almost all industries around the world for information processing. As we all know, as early as 1969, the Apollo spacecraft carried three astronauts, shouldering the mission of mankind and landing on the moon for the first time; 198 1 year, the space shuttle Columbia successfully flew into space again. These two historic space flights condensed IBM's unparalleled wisdom.
The business relationship between IBM and China can be traced back to ancient times. As early as 1934, IBM installed the first commercial processor for Peking Union Medical College Hospital. 1979, after nearly 30 years of interruption, IBM came to China again with China's reform and opening up. In the same year, the first IBM medium-sized computer was installed in Shenyang Blower Factory after the founding of the People's Republic of China.
With the deepening of China's reform and opening up, IBM's business in China is expanding day by day. In the middle and late 1980s, IBM successively set up offices in Beijing and Shanghai. 1992 IBM officially announced the establishment of International Business Machines Corporation China Co., Ltd. in Beijing, which is a wholly-owned enterprise of IBM in China. This move made IBM take a substantial step in implementing its strategy in China and opened a new chapter in its business in China. Subsequently, in 1993, IBM China Co., Ltd. set up branches in Guangzhou and Shanghai. Up to now, IBM's office in China has further expanded to 26 cities including Harbin, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Xi 'an, Wuhan, Fuzhou, Chongqing, Changsha, Kunming, Urumqi, Jinan, Tianjin, Zhengzhou, Hefei, Nanchang, Nanning, Ningbo, Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan and Suzhou, further expanding its business coverage in China. With the development of IBM in China, the number of employees in IBM China has been increasing, and now it has exceeded 65,438+06,000. In addition, IBM has established 10 joint ventures and wholly-owned companies, which are responsible for manufacturing, software development, service and leasing respectively.
IBM attaches great importance to investment in technology research and development. From 65438 to 0995, IBM established China Research Center in China (renamed IBM China Research Institute in 2006), which is one of IBM's eight research centers in the world, with more than 200 computer experts, a balanced research system integrating basic research and applied research, and all-round cooperation with academia, customers, business partners and government agencies. From 65438 to 0999, IBM took the lead in setting up the China Development Center in China, which is one of the largest software development bases of IBM in the world and the largest development center of multinational enterprises in China at present. More than 5,000 engineers develop five core brands of IBM, such as information management, WebSphere, Lotus, Tivoli and Rational, undertake the important development work of IBM system z (mainframe) software, and provide top-level industry solutions for customers. China R&D System and Technology Center was established in 2004 and formally established in 2007. At present, there are more than 65,438+0,200 engineers in Beijing, Shanghai and Taipei, specializing in system hardware, software management and development, memory and semiconductor technology. In 2008, IBM China R&D institute achieved fruitful results, applied for more than 200 patents, published more than 450 papers and published 9 technical books. Lotus Symphony products developed by IBM China Development Center have gone global and won the "IBM President Award". SmartSCOR, an innovative supply chain solution developed by IBM China Research Institute, won the "2008 Global Supply Chain Innovation Award".
In addition, IBM's global services support the sustained and rapid development of five major organizations in China, including the global service execution center, the global procurement center headquarters, the Asia-Pacific business process outsourcing center, the call/contact center, and the system product production and export base, providing high-quality services and satisfactory products to customers in China and around the world. China's IBM Global Service Execution Center is currently located in Dalian, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chengdu, with more than 6,000 service experts serving more than 65,438+060 customers from 23 different countries. It is the second largest service execution center of IBM in the world after India, especially in application services (AMS), which just passed 65438+ in February 2008.
Over the past 30 years, IBM's various information systems have become the most reliable means of information technology in China's finance, telecommunications, metallurgy, petrochemical, transportation, commodity circulation, government, education and many other important business areas. IBM's customers are all over China's economy. At the same time, IBM has a leading market share in many important fields, including servers, storage, services and software.
IBM has been actively seeking cooperation with the government of China, bringing IBM's leading skills in global information technology services to China, and strongly supporting China's growing development needs in the service industry. In 2006, IBM introduced the concept of "service innovation" to China, and successively signed contracts with the Ministry of Commerce to help the "Thousand Hundred and Ten Projects" and promote the development of modern service industry and the upgrading of export-oriented industrial structure in China; Signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Ministry of Education on "Modern Service Science Direction" to introduce service science courses to universities in China; Cooperate with the Ministry of Health to promote the construction of medical information service platform in China and improve the quality of regional medical services. In 2008, IBM signed a memorandum of international cooperation with the International Cooperation Center of the National Development and Reform Commission, and launched the first pilot project with the Baoding Municipal People's Government of Hebei Province.
It is IBM's consistent principle to learn from society, give back to society and benefit mankind. IBM actively supports China's education and has made outstanding achievements in community activities:
After years of strategic cooperation with the Ministry of Education 10, IBM has helped the all-round development of education in China.
In the field of higher education, the cooperative relationship between IBM and universities in China can be traced back to 1984, when IBM donated a series of computer equipment, hardware and software to universities in China. 1March, 1995, marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding between IBM and the State Education Commission of China (now the Ministry of Education), the "IBM China University Cooperation Project" was officially launched. The basic purpose of this long-term and comprehensive cooperative relationship is to strengthen the discipline construction and personnel training in the field of information science and technology in China universities. More than 100 cooperative laboratories and cooperative technology centers have been established, and more than 80 joint ventures have been carried out with more than 20 universities. Since 14, IBM has donated computer equipment, software and services worth more than10.56 billion RMB to universities in China. In terms of university cooperation projects, it has established cooperative relations with more than 60 well-known universities in China. 860,000 students participated in the study and training of IBM technology-related courses, 80,000 students obtained IBM global professional technical certification, and 6,500 teachers participated in different forms of teacher training organized by IBM.
In the field of basic education: IBM actively expands the scope of cooperation to many aspects. In 200 1 year, IBM introduced KidSmart "Little Explorer" early childhood intelligence development project to China. In the past eight years, IBM has cooperated with nearly 532 pre-school education institutions in * * *10 cities in all provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions of China, and donated more than 3,000 sets of equipment for the KidSmart Children's Computer Learning Center project. Since 2004, IBM has further cooperated with the Ministry of Education to carry out the "Innovative Teaching Project of Basic Education" for remoulding education in more than 300 primary schools in more than 200 cities, and introduced mature foreign experience and resources into China, so as to better help schools improve teaching effect with the help of information technology. Through these two projects, * * * more than 65,438+0,000 backbone teachers in the field of basic education received free training from IBM, benefiting 65,438+0,000 children. In 2003, IBM TryScience Toured the World Youth Popular Science Project was officially launched in China. Through this project, IBM donated 49 sets of multimedia interactive kiosks to the science and technology museum in 12 city to introduce various popular science knowledge and scientific concepts such as eco-archaeology, space exploration, extreme sports and marine life to young people.
IBM actively undertakes the responsibility of corporate social citizenship.
Support for reconstruction of disaster areas: In the earthquake relief operation of Wenchuan earthquake on May 12, 2008, employees of IBM China donated more than RMB 3.38 million to help government departments rebuild and restore information infrastructure, and develop, donate and deploy Sahana disaster relief system. Initiate and organize disaster emergency management technical seminars after the disaster, and discuss countermeasures with relevant government departments and business circles.
Release the Forbidden City Beyond Time and Space: the first virtual world to display important historical and cultural attractions on the Internet, and experience the fun of visiting the Palace Museum in an interactive way.
Organize "corporate global service volunteer team": cultivate the leadership ability of IBM employees under the situation of global economic integration and help solve the social and economic problems faced by emerging markets.
Promote the development of information accessibility in China: IBM is committed to raising the awareness of information accessibility in the whole society, working closely with government departments such as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the China Disabled Persons' Federation, and co-hosting the China Information Accessibility Forum for five consecutive years to promote information accessibility into the government agenda; Continue to support the public welfare activity of "100,000 blind people learn computers" and participate in the construction of the first digital library for the blind in China; Participate in the barrier-free construction of China Disabled Persons' Federation website. In the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, the application of IBM barrier-free technology became an important part of the barrier-free construction of the Beijing Paralympic Games website, making "barrier-free" a highlight of the Beijing Paralympic Games.
All walks of life and the media in China fully affirmed IBM's outstanding performance and contribution in China. For six consecutive years, IBM was rated as the most respected enterprise in China, the most respected foreign-funded enterprise in China, the most valuable brand in China and the best employer in China. In 2004, IBM China was selected as "the most admired company in China" by Chinese edition of Fortune magazine, and ranked first. From 2005 to 2008, IBM was awarded the honorary title of "Excellent Corporate Citizen of China" by the Corporate Citizenship Committee of China Social Workers Association for four consecutive times, and won the "Best Corporate Public Image Award" and "Outstanding Contribution Award in Education". In the extraordinary year of 2008, IBM won many awards, such as "Thirty Years Contribution Award of Multinational Corporation in China's Reform and Opening-up".
Mr. Guo Shina, former CEO of IBM, once said with deep affection when talking about IBM China: "With its commitment to China, IBM will build a world-leading information technology company for China. It is located in China, and will serve the people of China and the world one day. IBM China will definitely become' IBM of China' and become a part of China's economy. " Mr. Peng, the current CEO of IBM, further stated: "It is not enough to be regarded as the best foreign-funded enterprise in China. We want to be the best company in China. " Looking back on the growth process of IBM in China, from the initial strategic trial stage, to the medium-term strategic investment stage, and then to the comprehensive integration stage, IBM has always had a deep commitment to China.
In 2009, IBM China will continue to adhere to the core values of "achieving customers, putting innovation first, being honest and responsible", look to the past, base itself on reality and focus on the future, and devote itself to "building a smart China and a smart earth". Under the global vision and layout, IBM will strive to become an innovative partner of China customers and do its part to build an "innovative country" in China.
IBM's innovative idea
In the past century, we used IBM to recognize opportunities, analyze development, and cope with and overcome enormous challenges. Finally, we have formed a unique view on how to change the operation of the world. Here, we will show you some of the latest ideas of IBM.
corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Last revision date: 2008129 October 65438
According to an IBM survey, less than 25% of enterprises can truly understand the corporate social responsibility (CSR) of their customers. What is the reason?
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New trend of RFID
Last revision date: 2008129 October 65438
After years of development, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology has surpassed the traditional signal reading function and become the business insight of enterprises.
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Nowadays, promoting the realization of enterprise goals depends on the leadership of CIO.
Last revision date: 30 May 2008
Whether the enterprise can rely on technology, skills and the leadership of the CIO to advance its goals. Here are five challenges and opportunities that CIOs face today.
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Who is the winner of the "lottery plan"?
Last revision date: 30 May 2008
Lack of talent. Talents cannot be mobilized. Talents who need long-term development. In order to cope with today's fast-developing and ever-changing market, enterprises are facing some challenges when seeking employees with super adaptability.
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Five innovations in the next five years
Last revision date: 30 May 2008
Medical virtual image. Digital passport for food. All smart things: electrical appliances, cars, mobile phones. What's next? IBM presents you with five innovations that may change the way people live, work and play in the next five years. This year is the second time to hold this activity. Please read, and you will become smarter.
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Pay attention to Africa
Last revision date: 65438+February 28th, 2007
Stable economic growth, political stability and a large amount of foreign investment are the factors that promote the great development of Asia and Eastern Europe, and now these factors are making Africa experience the same development. This continent contains huge business opportunities, such as micro-credit and mobile communication. Read this story and you will understand why Africa is so concerned today.
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Water of tomorrow
Last revision date: 65438+February 28th, 2007
"Tomorrow's Water" aims to help protect fresh water resources and change the way of maintaining and protecting river systems. Now, IBM has joined the cause by providing high-performance computing to display three-dimensional models of these key natural resources.
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Bank innovation that you can trust.
Last revision date: 65438+February 28th, 2007
The retail banking industry cannot guarantee the sustained growth and return in the recent period. The report of IBM Business Value Institute and two podcast interviews discuss with you the unique importance of today's banks.
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Blog era is coming.
Last revision date: June 365438+1October 3 1
Blog has a positive effect on today's business! Many IBM employees use their own blogs to open their work, spread their professional knowledge to more audiences, and get the latest information and opinions of consumers, partners and even competitors through blogs.
Small business toolkit
Last revision date: June 365438+1October 3 1
Through a web-based portal, IBM and IFC provide effective tools for entrepreneurs all over the world to help them run their own businesses. Now, walk into this toolkit and listen to real business owners tell their stories and successes.
Reform the patent system
Last revision date: June 365438+1October 3 1
Many inventors and legal experts believe that the patent system should be reformed, and the US Patent and Trademark Office also holds the same view. And IBM, which ranked first in the number of patents every year in the past 14 years, thinks so.
Where will medium-sized enterprises go?
Last revision date: 29 August 2007
In today's rapidly changing world, scale is not important, but the speed, innovation and knowledge of bringing products to market. What are medium-sized enterprises doing for sustainable development?
Use creativity to turn your attention to green products.
Last revision date: 29 August 2007
Environmental protection and economic interests often conflict, but they can go hand in hand through innovation.
Stockholm is far from traffic jams.
Traffic congestion once made Stockholm unable to move. But with the help of IBM, the city has found a set of effective methods to alleviate congestion, improve the utilization rate of public transportation and improve the overall quality of life of citizens.
Promote innovation
Green car, toll road, smart card transportation system. These are just some innovative prospects for improving world traffic.
Five innovations that will change our lives.
In the next five years, these five innovations may change people's work, entertainment and lifestyle around the world.
Future learning style
You can study anytime and anywhere in the future, which means "it's never too old to learn". What does this mean to you? What about our next generation?
IBM system
IBM's view is that through the organic combination of business and technology, systems, people and solutions can support innovation.
The future of TV industry
Since the birth of TV in the mid-20th century, countless TV viewers have enjoyed a pleasant viewing experience. Until recently, the contact between TV industry and consumers was a simple one-to-many way. ...