8 IBM Cloud

Founded in 2005

CEO: Arvind Krishna https://www.ibm. com/cloud https://www.linkedin. com/ company/ ibm/

Renowned for specialising in cutting-edge cloud computing solutions, IBM Cloud was founded in 1911 and has established itself as a leading player in the industry. Headquartered in Armonk, New York, USA, it operates globally, serving a diverse range of customers across various sectors. With cloud services tailored to meet customers' unique needs, it caters to a broad customer base of enterprises, small and mediumsized businesses and individuals across a variety of industries including healthcare, finance, retail and manufacturing.

With a comprehensive suite of cloud-based offerings, IBM Cloud enables its customers to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and leverage the power of advanced technologies.

Formerly known as Bluemix under SoftLayer

Technologies, Inc., It was founded in 2005 before being acquired by IBM in 2013 and going through a re-brand in 2017.

At the helm of IBM is CEO Arvind Krishna, who has more than three decades at the company. IBM Cloud’s notable USPs include its robust infrastructure and the company's extensive network of data centres enables seamless integration and efficient data management, providing a solid foundation for businesses to thrive in the digital era. Its range of advanced tools and services - like AI, blockchain, IoT, and data analytics - empowers its customers to unlock new opportunities and achieve their goals.

IBM Cloud continues to be considered a leader in baremetal and has distinguished itself by providing more than 11 million possible custom configurations with the latest Power, Intel, and AMD CPUs and Nvidia GPUs.