commonly known as IBM, is an American multinational technology company that's best known for manufacturing and selling computer hardware and software, as well as providing IT consulting services. IBM was founded in 1911 and has since become one of the largest technology companies in the world. IBM's headquarters are located in Armonk, New York, and the company operates in more than 170 countries. IBM is known for its innovation in fields such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and blockchain technology.