IBM

IBM Corporation (IBM stands for International Business Machines), a.k.a. Big Blue

Known informally as "Big Blue," IBM is one of the largest, most well-known corporations that designs and manufactures computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices, and microelectronics. Credited with inventing the first PC, in 1981, they are known for many inventions (including the "casual Friday" dress code, a button-up blue shirt and a pair of khaki pants). Joking aside, IBM is responsible for many innovative products. Be sure to also read through: ASP, BITNET, Bluetooth, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Data Encryption Standard (DES), holy war, IBM-PC, Mac, mainframe, MS-DOS, OS, PAN, PC-compatible, personal computer, PGML, reverse engineering, SQL, and wild ducks

NetLingo Classification: Net Organization

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