I have been the electric utility branch of the computer industry for most of my career. During that time, I became well aware that, although there were many very large companies in this industry, there was really only one that was dominant: Big Blue. When I saw that they were getting into quantum computing in a big way, I knew that there would be a part 2 “The Hardest Problems” post.
What, you don’t know who Big Blue is? Read on.
Big Blue, a moniker that has resonated in the world of technology and business since the 1980s, is a nickname for the International Business Machines Corporation, better known as IBM. This nickname may have originated from the blue tint of its early computer displays or from the deep blue color of its corporate logo. However, Big Blue stands for more than just a color; it represents a tech giant with a rich history and far-reaching influence…
IBM evolved into one of the world’s leading technology companies. It played a pivotal role in developing, inventing, and producing numerous hardware and software information technologies. IBM’s inventions, such as the UPC barcode, magnetic stripe card, personal computer, floppy disk, hard disk drive, and the ATM, quickly became integral to daily life.
IBM’s contributions weren’t limited to consumer tech. Its technologies played a crucial part in major government initiatives, like the launch of the Social Security Act in 1935 and various NASA missions, including the 1963 Mercury flight and the historic 1969 moon landing. Until 2022, IBM led the United States in patents received annually, a testament to its commitment to innovation…
