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Book Synopsis: More than a century ago Herman Hollerith pioneered punch card tabulation technology. In 1911 his enterprise became the centerpiece of a new corporation (renamed in the 1920s), International Business Machines (IBM). Over the past century IBM has transformed how we record, calculate, and process information — forever changing business, science, engineering, government, and leisure. Far more than any other firm, IBM created the IT revolution.
This unique volume brings together fascinating memoirs of key IBM engineers and managers of the past 100 years — from Walter Jones, who started as a sales engineer in 1912 and rose through the ranks for three decades, to Cuthbert Hurd, James Birkenstock, Bob Evans, John Backus, Watts Humphrey, and others who led IBM to supremacy in digital computing and software. It details punch card tabulation, IBM’s entrance into computing, and the transformative IBM hardware (IBM 650, IBM 1401, System/360) and software (FORTRAN, SABRE, IMS) that changed the world.
The IBM Century contains an IBM timeline, the most comprehensive IBM annotated bibliography to date, and a new introductory essay that characterizes IBM’s 100-year history and contextualizes each of the memoirs.
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Join the revolution with The IBM Century: Creating the IT Revolution book! Delve into the fascinating journey of how IBM, the pioneer in punch card tabulation technology, forever changed the way we record, calculate, and process information. This captivating volume brings you the memoirs of key IBM engineers and managers who led the company to supreme success in digital computing and software. Get insights from Walter Jones, Cuthbert Hurd, Bob Evans, and many others who played a vital role in IBM's revolutionary journey.
Discover the remarkable beginnings of IBM and how punch card tabulation technology transformed various sectors, including business, science, engineering, government, and leisure. Uncover the secrets behind the iconic IBM hardware such as IBM 650, IBM 1401, and System/360, as well as groundbreaking software like FORTRAN, SABRE, and IMS. With this book, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the IT revolution and its impact on the world.
The IBM Century stands out from the rest with its extensive IBM timeline, making it an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts. Additionally, it features the most comprehensive IBM annotated bibliography to date, providing you with a wealth of further reading material. To help you grasp the significance of each memoir, the book includes a new introductory essay that characterizes IBM's 100-year history and sets the context for each captivating story.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative journey! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of IBM's century-long innovation and success. Grab your copy of The IBM Century: Creating the IT Revolution today and experience the IT revolution firsthand.
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