The company that invented and found applications for countless technologies is celebrating its first century.
IN a row of hospital incubators in Canada, a technological revolution -- some might call it a tiny miracle -- is being born. Using advanced stream computing software developed by IBM, doctors are developing an early warning system that will alert healthcare staff in advance when premature babies in intensive care are at risk of developing life-threatening complications.
The system is one example of the ways in which IBM, which celebrates its centenary today, is reinventing itself in an economy increasingly dominated by "big data".
During its 100 years IBM has played many roles, from manufacturer of coffee grinders and weighing scales to computer pioneer, inventor of the barcode and global business consultant. Although very different on the surface, these roles have one thing in common: goods and services that make businesses more efficient.
It's a guiding principle that is particularly apt to IBM's work with premature babies. Working with Carolyn McGregor at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, IBM is developing software to analyse a constant stream of biomedical data (heart rate, respiration, temperature etc) gathered from hospital monitoring equipment.
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