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CTR (Computing Tabulating Recording Company) was founded
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The company's founder, Thomas J. Watson, Sr. created IBM's motto "Think," for his vision for thought.
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First CTR printing tabulator
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CTR becomes International Business Machines aka IBM.
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IBM created the 805 test scoring machine
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IBM co-develops its first computer, the Automated Sequence Controlled Calculator also known as, Mark I, with Harvard University. It was used by the Navy to calculate gun trajectories.
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IBM’s first research lab
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The first commercial hard disk drive, which was a major component of the groundbreaking 305 RAMAC computer.
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IMB developed the floppy disk
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IMB created the first laser printer
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Microsoft and IBM sign a deal to put the former's operating system on IBM computers.
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The IBM Personal Computer 5150 debuts, a landmark in the transition of computing from the province of the military and big government to everyday people.
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IBM wins a Nobel Prize for high-temperature conductivity
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IBM Deep Blue beats Garry Kasparaov, marking the first time a computer had defeated a reigning world champion in a traditional match. Kasparov resigned after 19 moves.
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IBM turns 100. The company celebrates by passing Microsoft's market value for the first time in 15 years and watching the Watson computing platform destroy the human competition in Jeopardy
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Partnership with MIT to enhance AI
