IBM THINK Exhibit at Epcot On February 20, 2013, IBM inaugurated its IBM THINK exhibit at INNOVENTIONS West at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. The exhibit shows visitors how technology and systematic inquiry lead to progress and innovation. Shown here is Lee Green, IBM VP Strategic Design and Brand Experience, who designed the exhibit. To extend the experience, IBM also announced a free app for iPad or Android tablet computers as well as free science, technology, engineering and math lesson plans for teachers on www.TeachersTryScience.org Courtesy of IBM / Ralph Appelbaum Associates

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Report: IBM Named Marketshare Leader in Application Infrastructure and Middleware Software for 12 Consecutive Years

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that based on Gartner's definition of the application infrastructure and middleware market, IBM has once again been named the overall marketshare leader.

The rankings are based on total worldwide revenue for 2012 and marks 12 consecutive years of leadership for IBM.

IBM Scientists Honored with National Medal of Technology and Innovation IBM scientists, Drs. James Wynne, left, and Rangaswamy Srinivasan, center, pose with President Obama at the National Medal of Technology and Innovation Awards Ceremony at The White House in Washington D.C., Friday, February 1, 2013. Wynne, Srinivasan and Samuel Blum, who receives the award posthumously, were honored with the country's most prestigious award given to leading innovators for technological achievement, for their discovery of a new form of laser surgery that enabled LASIK and PRK eye surgery. Today more than 25 million people worldwide have benefited from the procedure. This is the tenth time IBM has received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Courtesy of IBM / Rich Riggins / Feature Photo Service for IBM

According to the Gartner Inc. report (Market Share: All Software Markets, Worldwide, 2012, Colleen Graham, et al, March 29, 2013), IBM was the leading software vendor with 30.9 percent marketshare, nearly double that of its closest competitor.

50th Anniversary of IBM Fellows Program Courtesy of IBM

The worldwide application infrastructure and middleware software market grew five percent to $20 billion, according to Gartner.

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"We believe the latest Gartner report underscores IBM's continued software leadership and shift to higher value business areas that meet our clients’ most pressing long term business initiatives," said Steve Mills, senior vice president and group executive, IBM Software & Systems.
"Today's news further demonstrates the success of this strategy and how IBM is helping usher its clients into the next era of computing."

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Besides its overall lead, the Gartner report also recognizes that IBM is growing in the initiatives that serve as key underpinnings to IBM higher value growth initiatives including Smarter Planet, Big Data, Security, Mobility and Cloud.

Using Data to Drive Online Sales Zoran Lemut., CIO of Slovenia's leading pharmaceutical company Kemofarmacijia, increased his company's online sales orders by 30 percent after gaining valuable insight on his customers' buying preferences. According to Lemut, "using cloud technologies and IBM analytics, we are now able to offer online promotions and display ads that accurately reflect when and what our customers need." Lemut is pictured next to the company's IBM Power 720 Express server. IBM announced February 5th a new line-up of Power Express servers with pricing starting at $5947. Courtesy of IBM

For example, IBM was named the number one vendor in Business Process Management Suite (BPMS) software with 28.6 percent share; almost triple that of its closest competitor.

IBM Beyond the Device (Datagram) Courtesy of IBM

BPMS software enables companies to develop and implement processes that help integrate their business operations and data to be more agile and grow.

Big Data: Making the World go Round Courtesy of IBM

Gartner also reported that IBM continues to be number one in other growing and key areas including Security Information and Event Management, Data Integration Tools, Enterprise Content Management, Enterprise Asset Management and IT Operational Management.

A Big Data Approach to Security Intelligence Courtesy of IBM

In addition, the report noted strong growth by IBM in key segments of IBM's Smarter Commerce initiative, including E-Commerce and marketing automation.

IBM SCE+ World Map IBM Delivers New Services to Help Clients Move Enterprise Applications to the Cloud. Financial, healthcare, government and electronics clients tap IBM SmartCloud Enterprise+; IBM SmartCloud for SAP Applications now available globally. Courtesy of IBM

IBM Smarter Commerce is focused on helping organizations transform their business operations to meet the rising demands of today's digital consumers and reach new clients including chief marketing officers.

IBM Ecosystem Infographic: Building a Smarter City and State. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The City of Boston and IBM are working together to transform the region’s physical infrastructure, engage citizens, reduce costs and improve efficiency. Courtesy of IBM

IBM believes its continued marketshare leadership in application infrastructure and middleware has been a key reason for the company's strong growth and profits.

Rent-A-Center Saves Millions through Cloud Procurement Innovation with Coupa and IBM Smarter Commerce. Rent-A-Center, Inc., the nation’s largest rent-to-own operator, has achieved millions in savings by optimizing and centralizing its purchasing process in the cloud. Courtesy of IBM / Rent-A-Center

Over the past decade, IBM Software has doubled its revenue and tripled its profits.

IBM's new WaterWatchers app helps citizens contribute to the health of their local water supply. By combining Big Data, mobile technology and crowdsourcing, IBM helps cities gain a better understanding of their water systems. Courtesy of IBM

For more information on IBM's application infrastructure and middleware software portfolio visit: www.ibm.com/software 


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Steven A. Mills

Senior Vice President and Group Executive – IBM Software & Systems.

Steven A. Mills Courtesy of IBM

Steve Mills joined IBM in 1973 after graduating New York’s Union College.

He has held various executive leadership positions in IBM since 1989.

He has played a leading role in the growth of IBM Software Group since its inception in 1995.

In 2000, he assumed the role of Senior Vice President and Group Executive, Software Group.

In 2010, he was named to his current position adding hardware and systems to his responsibilities.

In this capacity, he is responsible for directing approximately 110,000 employees spanning development, manufacturing, sales, marketing and support professions.

IBM's product business contributes $40B of IBM's revenue.

IBM's industry-leading products provide critical business integration infrastructure that powers more than 100,000 enterprises around the world.


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