Infographic: How to Identify an IBMer

What do you think, IBM alumni? Which is the giveaway?

is this person an ibmer

(Cartoon by IBM’s Jessica W. Ramirez,  user experience designer. Check out what Jessica has to say on her personal blog.)

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- Posted by Regan Kelly

Infographic: What Inspires IBM Fellows to Build the Future?

What inspires IBM Fellows to build the future? In their own words:

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Why Are You Partnering?

Strategic sourcing decisions can have an impact on your financial results. And not only that, but the new IBM Center for Applied Insights (CAI) study also reveals shifts in partnering strategies.

Are YOU still outsourcing the way you did five years ago? Get the study here to learn more.

39% of organizations are sourcing for innovation

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How Consumer Trends Are Being Influenced by Social Media (Infographic)

Today’s consumer is likely to be on social media, and the activity on those sites affects their decision making when it comes to purchasing. In this infographic from Mashable.com, take a look at the statistics that support this trend.

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from Mashable.com

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Famous Failures You Might Have Heard Of

Albert Einstein was told he’d “never amount to much” and Michael Jordan was once cut from his high school’s basketball team. So the next time you’re doubting someone’s potential, or even your own, remember this inspiring infographic:

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– Posted by Regan Kelly, Editor/Community Manager, The Greater IBM Connection

Need a Refill? 46% of Us Are Less Productive Without Coffee

Nearly half (46 percent) of people are less productive without coffee, according to an infographic from OnlineMBAPrograms.org. The infographic traces the history of coffee—from how it was discovered to its rise as the second-most traded commodity on earth—and explains some of its benefits. Get the rest of the story in this post from Mark Ragan.

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New Year’s Resolution: Get Social?

get socialPer the IBM 2012 CEO Study, 1700 CEOs in 64 countries predict a 256% increase in use of social media as a customer interaction method – are you ready?  Learn more about how to create an exceptional customer experience, socially, at IBM Connect 2013.

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