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About IBM

IBMers value...Dedication to every client's success. Innovation that matters - for our company and for the world. Trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships.

At IBM Southern and Central Africa, we strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics.

And our worldwide network of IBM solutions and services professionals translates these advanced technologies into business value for our customers.

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Incorporation

IBM was incorporated in the State of New York on June 15, 1911 as the Computing - Tabulating - Recording Co. (C-T-R), a consolidation of the Computing Scale Co. of America, The Tabulating Machine Co., and The International Time Recording Co. of New York. In 1924, C-T-R adopted the name International Business Machines.

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For answers to general questions about IBM from within South Africa, call 0861 999 111; from outside South Africa, call 27 11 302-9111.

Corporate Offices

IBM South Africa
70 Rivonia Rd
Sandton
2146
South Africa.

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Financial info


2007 year-end from continuing worldwide operations

Revenue:
$98.8 billion

Net income:
$10.4 billion

Total assets:
$120.4 billion

Number of employees:
386,558

Stockholders of record:
585,572