Modernomics* – Daily Writings on Technology
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In 2003, IBM embarked on an ambitious project to rewrite company values. Using its Jam technology, the company hosted Intranet-based online discussions on key business issues with 50,000 employees over 3 days. The discussions were analyzed by sophisticated text analysis software (eClassifier) to mine online comments for themes. As a result of the 2003 Jam, [...]
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In 2003, IBM embarked on an ambitious project to rewrite company values. Using its Jam technology, the company hosted Intranet-based online discussions on key business issues with 50,000 employees over 3 days. The discussions were analyzed by sophisticated text analysis software (eClassifier) to mine online comments for themes. As a result of the 2003 Jam, [...]
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For nearly a century, when people have sought a relationship with IBM—whether as a client, employee, partner or neighbor—what have they been seeking? Perhaps it was deep expertise in science and technology. Or a partner with broad understanding of their industry or sector of society. It might have been long-standing presence in their market, their [...]
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IBM has plenty of experience promoting new and innovative computer technology, and now it is taking on cloud computing. “I.B.M. knows how to do all of those things,” Frank Gens, chief analyst for IDC, a technology research firm, told the New York Times. “Its strategy is all about making cloud computing safe for enterprise customers.” The newspaper [...]
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IBM, long synonymous with the personal computer, hopes to become equally influential in the world of mobile computing. The company plans to announce Wednesday a $100 million investment pool to develop new services for mobile phones. The company provided few specifics about its research goals but said it broadly hopes to improve mobile payment methods, [...]
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Saving more than $100M since 1998 by conserving energy, IBM continues to set environmental goals while openly reporting its performance, proving good practices generate good money. IBM’s approach to the environment offers one such set of lessons. As a result of our research into Big Blue’s approach, we have identified three fundamental cultural traits that [...]
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“Clients’ needs are clear: save money, preserve capital and reduce costs,” Chief Executive Officer Sam Palmisano said in a speech to the company’s business partners. “With your partnership, we help them do that … You are critical to IBM’s success.” [Via Reuters]
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