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IBM was founded in 1911 , making it one of the oldest and most influential players in the industry .

With a focus on enterprise solutions , cloud computing , AI and consulting , IBM has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology .

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI . Its consulting arm , IBM Consulting , announced this year that it has established a CoE for Generative AI with over 1,000 consultants with specialised generative AI expertise to help transform global clients ’ core business processes .

Headquartered in Redmond , Washington and led by CEO Satya Nadella , Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen .

Today , Microsoft ’ s mission is to empower every person and every organisation to achieve more . The company believes technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today .

The company has also invested heavily in AI – most famously announcing a multi-billion dollar investment into ChatGPT creator OpenAI at the beginning of 2023 .

32 October 2023