IBM

International Business Machines (IBM), nicknamed "Big Blue," stands as one of the world's largest technology companies, with operations spanning over 175 countries. Founded in 1911 as Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company and renamed IBM in 1924, it has evolved from a business machine company into a global technology leader. As the world's largest industrial research organization, IBM maintains 19 research facilities across 12 countries and held the record for most annual U.S. patents for 29 consecutive years (1993-2021). The company has pioneered numerous technological innovations, including the ATM, DRAM, hard disk drive, magnetic stripe card, SQL programming language, and UPC barcode. Today, IBM focuses on advanced computing, cloud services, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure, while offering comprehensive educational programs in cybersecurity, data science, and technology through professional certificates and courses. Their educational offerings include the 14-course Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, 4-course Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate, and specialized courses in database security, operating systems, and compliance frameworks, demonstrating their commitment to developing the next generation of technology professionals.