IBM has been one of the leading companies contributing to the inventions, ideas and concepts which have enabled companies to benefit from the information revolution. But as the complex needs of business are served by increasingly complex systems it has become ever more important to integrate quality hardware, software and services from more than one vendor in order to achieve the best possible solution.

IBM has systems integration experts who have the skills, tools and training to help you plan, implement and manage the most sophisticated and intricate of projects. As one of the world's most experienced systems integrators, we have an unrivalled track record in enabling equipment from multiple vendors to work together reliably, securely and cost-effectively. The result is a seamless and unified service in which IBM can operate as the single point of contact.

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Before contemplating long-term goals and requirements it is always prudent to assess your existing processes and activities. IBM management consultants can help you to analyse and redesign your most basic business processes. Then they can show you how to translate those new designs into powerful, flexible and integrated information systems strategies.

For example, our data management skills together with leading-edge application development techniques and methodologies can help you to improve data access and control. Next, as your future plans begin to take shape, application development specialists can help you design, implement and manage applications and data targeted to your exact needs.

IBM's resources include our own technical experts as well as consultants and specialists with specific industry knowledge. Help is also available as a result of the working relationships we have established with many business associates and partners around the world.