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Historic Corporate Evolution: The IBM Transformation
Before becoming the computing giant we know today, IBM underwent a significant transformation from its original business focus. This trivia question explores how one of the world's most influential technology companies began its journey in a completely different market segment, highlighting how product evolution and corporate vision can dramatically reshape a company's destiny.
Before becoming a computing powerhouse, what was IBM's original core business when it was founded as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) in 1911?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'Mechanical time clocks and employee punch card systems', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Telegraph and telephone equipment manufacturing', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Banking calculator machines and accounting ledgers', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Typewriters and office stationery supplies', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |