IBM is a global technology and innovation company headquartered in Armonk, New York. It is one of the largest technology and consulting employers in the world, with 370,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. IBM lives at the intersection of technology and business, providing cognitive computing and cloud-based solutions that are changing the way the world works. IBM invests more than $6 billion each year in R&D; for 23 consecutive years, it has earned more US patents than any other organization.