Article ID: CBB237504233

IBM Branch Offices: What They Were, How They Worked, 1920s–1980s (July-September 2017)

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IBM branch offices were the company's local face around the world in the 20th century. Its sales and customer support came out of these organizations, which are described here, using the example of one branch office as a historical case study. Additionally, personal perspectives on their role of having worked with these during the 1970s and 1980s are provided.

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Authors & Contributors
Cortada, James W.
Shanahan, Martin
Kudaisya, Medha M.
Trotter, Joe William, Jr.
Christian Ebhardt
Hyman, Louis
Concepts
Business history
Business and commerce
International Business Machines Corporation
History of Computing
Computer industry
Regulation
Time Periods
20th century
21st century
20th century, late
19th century
Places
United States
Germany
Europe
Spain
Latin America
France
Institutions
Control Data Corporation
Enron
Theranos (firm)
Thyssen-Bornemisza-Gruppe
Iberia, Líneas Aéreas de España
IBM World Trade Corporation
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