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The 25 pages that link to IBM, each with the reason it gives.

• Mainframe computerRelated: IBM shaped the commercial mainframe market and continues to build IBM Z systems.

• John BackusRelated: Backus worked at IBM, where he organized the Fortran project.

• PlugboardRelated: IBM made plugboard-controlled punched-card equipment widely used in business data processing.

• Floppy diskRelated: IBM introduced the first commercial floppy disk system in 1971.

• Herman HollerithRelated: The company’s corporate lineage includes Hollerith’s Tabulating Machine Company.

• VGA connectorRelated: IBM’s 1987 PC design established the connector’s pinout and widespread use.

• Harvard Mark IRelated: IBM manufactured the Mark I and contributed engineering resources to its construction.

• Edgar F. CoddRelated: Codd developed the relational model while working at IBM’s research center.

• Gene AmdahlRelated: Amdahl spent key years at IBM, where he helped shape the System/360.

• LenovoRelated: Its 2005 PC-business sale transformed Lenovo’s global reach.

• Leo EsakiRelated: Esaki joined IBM’s Thomas J. Watson Research Center and later directed it.

• Tim CookRelated: His IBM experience developed the supply-chain skills that later distinguished his Apple leadership.

• Universal Product CodeRelated: IBM developed the UPC barcode symbol selected for the grocery industry’s standard.

• Genographic ProjectRelated: IBM partnered with National Geographic on the project’s data and technology infrastructure.

• Howard H. AikenRelated: IBM engineered and manufactured the Mark I under its agreement with Harvard.

• Lisa SuRelated: Su held engineering and leadership roles at IBM before joining AMD.

• Lynn ConwayRelated: Conway worked at IBM before her transition and made influential contributions to computer architecture.

• Jeff FoxworthyRelated: Before performing full time, Foxworthy worked in computer maintenance at an IBM facility.

• Lou GerstnerRelated: Gerstner led IBM through its 1990s recovery and redirected its business toward integrated services.