IBM, or International Business Machines Corporation, is a global technology company known for its innovative solutions in computing, data storage, and business services. Founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR), IBM has a rich history of technological innovation and has played a significant role in shaping the modern computing landscape. In this episode, we will delve into the origins of IBM, the challenges it faced along the way, its unique business model, and how it became the influential company it is today.