IBM is the world's largest business consulting, technology and services company. We excel at helping customers manage business transformation with e-business on demand strategies, which allow them to be more adaptable, flexible, and responsive. IBMers help customers turn their vision into reality.

We strive to deliver business value by leading in the invention, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, storage systems and microelectronics. We translate these advanced technologies into value for our customers through our professional solutions, services and consulting businesses worldwide.

Our worldwide headquarters are in Armonk, New York, USA. In 2002 we had over 315,000 employees working in more than 160 countries. We have manufacturing plants and research laboratories across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

What we do

• Innovation. IBM has the world's largest IT research organization, with more than 3,000 scientists and engineers working at eight labs in six countries. IBM invests more than $5 billion a year in R&D.
• Enterprise Computing. IBM develops computing systems that are reliable, available and secure; systems that support the infrastructures of the world's banks, retailers, airlines, schools and governments.
• Solutions. IBM helps businesses and institutions apply technology for competitive advantage. We start with the customer's business challenges, and then work outward to the right technology solution. Our solution teams, working with IBM business partners, are dedicated to helping our customers integrate technology strategy with business strategy.
• Services. IBM is an industry leader in pulling together the product pieces, developing custom software, integrating the systems, training customer teams and making sure everything works together.

Working with us

What can you expect from IBM to help you be successful -- to support your ambition and reward your contributions?

• A commitment to high performance. IBM is committed to fostering a meritocracy, where high performance is expected -- and rewarded.
• A commitment to learning. In this highly competitive industry, your knowledge -- about our customers, technologies, market dynamics and emerging needs -- is a marketplace advantage for IBM and a career advantage for you. IBM gives you the necessary tools, information and support to develop your knowledge and expertise, renew it and share it with others.
• A commitment to personal well-being. IBM's success starts with you. Our company's growth, innovation and success have always been based on deep respect for the unique individuality and potential of each employee. That's why IBM sponsors a broad spectrum of programs to support work/life balance.

IBM is so much more than just a job. It's a place where you can dream, innovate and work with other intelligent and motivated people - a truly global company. Find out more by visiting www.ibm.com.