Category: Technology

IBM demonstrates world’s first 1000 MHz microprocessor

Austin, Texas (February 05, 1998) – Engineers at IBM Research today said they have demonstrated the world’s first experimental CMOS microprocessor that can operate at one billion cycles per second (1000 MHz or 1 GHz). Today’s fastest processors typically operate at speeds less than 300 MHz.The processor was designed at IBM’s Austin Research Lab, which […]

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IBM to Feature Unique E-Business Solutions at CeBit, Will Also Demonstrate “Network Vehicle” with “Smart” Features

PARIS (February 05, 1998) – What do the car of the future, the largest selection of Web servers, combined with network computers, software solutions for every industry, award-winning mobile and desktop PCs, as well as advanced semiconductor and storage products, have in common?They are part of an industry-wide, unique range of e-business solutions from IBM […]

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Oakland, IBM Team Up to Offer Computer Training in Public Housing

OAKLAND, Calif (February 04, 1998) – The City of Oakland, the IBM Corp. and Bridge West Oakland Housing, Inc. today announced details of a $1.2 million plan to install a computer training facility in a public housing development — including network stations in each apartment — so that welfare and low-income residents can learn critical […]

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IBM-NEON Launch Joint Sales and Marketing Relationship to Simplify Enterprise Integration, Data Transportation

Will combine MQSeries benefits with NEON Functionality HURSLEY, Engl & /ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (February 03, 1998) – IBM and New Era of Networks, Inc. (NEON) today announced a joint sales and marketing relationship that will enable IBM’s MQSeries users to implement powerful, real-time, application-to-application message transformation and intelligent message routing capabilities — quickly and easily.Working together, […]

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IBM Introduces Servers for Smaller Business and Departments of Large Companies

SOMERS, N.Y (February 02, 1998) – IBM today introduced aggressively priced business computers — or servers — that can connect from as few as three to as many as hundreds of users at smaller businesses and departments at large companies. Prices start at $2,365.The computers can support typical business operations, as well as networked e-business […]

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IBM Announces Date and Location of Annual Stockholders Meeting

ARMONK, N.Y (January 27, 1998) – IBM today announced that its next annual stockholders meeting will be held April 28 in Chicago, Illinois. IBM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. will convene the meeting at 10:00 a.m. (CST) in the Arie Crown Theatre at Lakeside Center. Source: IBM

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IBM Declares Quarterly Dividend

ARMONK, N.Y (January 27, 1998) – Directors of International Business Machines Corporation today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.20 per common share on the common stock payable March 10, 1998 to holders of record February 10, 1998. Source: IBM

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IBM’s Tivoli Systems Announces Completion of Merger with Software Artistry

ARMONK, N.Y (January 27, 1998) – Tivoli Systems, a subsidiary of IBM, today announced the completion of the merger with Software Artistry, Inc., marking the conclusion of IBM’s acquisition of Software Artistry.All outstanding shares of Software Artistry not previously purchased in IBM’s tender offer were converted in the merger into the right to receive the […]

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Lotus and IBM Announce Joint Business Partner Track Targeted at Internet Service Providers

NetService Provider Track Enables Channel to Offer New Value-Added Solutions and Services to Customers N/A (January 26, 1998) – Lotus Development Corp. and IBM today announced a new Business Partner track as part of a continued effort to identify and develop new business opportunities for a growing partner base. The new program, which has already […]

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Lotus & IBM Introduce Passport Advantage Licensing Program for Lotus and IBM Software Customers

Provides Customers a Single Contract to Purchase Licenses, Software Subscription and Support for all Lotus and IBM Workstation Software ORLANDO, Fla (January 26, 1998) – IBM and Lotus Development Corp. today announced the Passport Advantage volume licensing program which provides their customers a single contract under which they can purchase licenses, software subscription and support […]

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