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Today in History: Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company renamed IBM

2/14/2026

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On February 14, 1924, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company was renamed International Business Machines (IBM). This rebranding marked the beginning of IBM's transformation into a leading multinational technology company, headquartered in Armonk, New York. Today, IBM is recognized as a major player in the tech industry, known for its extensive research and innovation.

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On February 14, 1924, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company was renamed International Business Machines (IBM). This rebranding marked the beginning of IBM's transformation into a leading multinational technology company, headquartered in Armonk, New York. Today, IBM is recognized as a major player in the tech industry, known for its extensive research and innovation.