At first glance, well, wow. But when you really think about it, are there many other large services providers that can handle the same worldwide scale, covering extremely complex computing infrastructures for some of the largest companies in the world?
If you're really interested in the nitty gritty, check out Forrester's
"The Coming Upheaval in Tech Services" report, which will set you back a cool $499 if you're not already a Forrester client.
The dynamics, economics and competitive landscape of information technology services will "dramatically change" over the next three to four years, according to Forrester Research -- as reported by IBM. The restructuring economy, innovation moving toward the edge of the enterprise, redefining of buying and governance dynamics in accounts, and the normalization of technology provided "as-a-service" were all named as factors that will contribute to this massive transformation.
"IBM is uniquely able to address the evolving demands of today's business," noted Liz Smith, general manager of IBM Global Offering Management and Development. "We collaborate across IBM -- using innovations from our software, hardware, consulting and research teams -- to deliver highly integrated, purpose-built solutions, designed to help organizations address their most significant challenges and operate smarter."