IBM is a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company headquartered in New York with operations in over 175 countries. The company creates value for clients through integrated solutions and products that leverage: data, information technology, deep expertise in industries and business processes, and a broad ecosystem of partners and alliances. IBM solutions typically create value by enabling new capabilities for clients that transform their businesses and help them engage with their customers and employees in new ways. These solutions draw from an industry leading portfolio of consulting and IT implementation services, cloud and cognitive offerings, and enterprise systems and software; all bolstered by one of the world’s leading research organizations. IBM opened for business in Hong Kong in 1957, and has since played a pivotal role in Hong Kong’s development and transformation.