Historical Events tagged with "corporate"
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Name Change from CTR to IBM
The Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company rebranded as International Business Machines Corporation, marking a significant shift in the identity and scope of the company. Founded in 1911, the company had been focused primarily on time recording and punch card machines. Under the leadership of Thomas J. Watson, the new name reflected an ambitious vision to expand into broader business solutions and computer technology, setting the stage for future innovations. This transformation took place in New York, a city that was becoming a hub for technological advancement.
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