IBM is a multinational technology company providing software, consulting, and infrastructure solutions to enterprise and government clients. Founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, the organization adopted the IBM name in 1924 and has since played a central role in the evolution of business computing. The company has been involved in major technology milestones, including the development of mainframe computing, enterprise software platforms, and artificial intelligence applications. IBM operates as a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IBM. In recent years, the company has focused on hybrid cloud computing, artificial intelligence, automation, and enterprise consulting services. A notable milestone occurred in 2021 when IBM completed the separation of its managed infrastructure services business into a standalone company, Kyndryl, marking a strategic shift toward software- and platform-driven offerings. The company continues to maintain significant research and development operations and holds one of the largest patent portfolios in the technology sector. IBM remains privately managed at the operational level while maintaining public reporting obligations as a listed corporation.