Why does global integration matter to you?
Listen to leaders discussing how they unlock its value for IBM and clients

Why global integration?
As economics and markets become increasingly globalized, corporations are beginning to shift their focus from what they make and how they make it to their workforce. In today’s flatter, international business environment CEOs need to better understand their global workforces and skill sets to ensure that they have the right skills where they are needed, particularly in many developed nations which contain ever growing populations of retiring “baby boomers”, global integration will become more critical.
A globally integrated model is one that allows enterprises to source, design, build and operate in collaboration with other organizations and entities worldwide as one. By capitalizing on skills and capabilities in emerging and established countries, organizations can optimize delivery costs without sacrificing delivery times or quality and reinvest savings to drive revenue growth.

Becoming globally integrated
IBM has progressed from an international company in the 19th century, selling goods globally, to a multinational in the 20th century, which replicates headquarters operations overseas to grow in local markets, to a globally integrated enterprise (GIE) where it shapes its strategy, management and operations as a single global entity eliminating redundancy, while leveraging the skills of a global talent base.
This new business model allows IBM to offer its clients innovative solutions based on its worldwide capabilities that account for local language and culture, giving more choice and higher value to clients. It also helps drive operational and cost efficiencies, as well as create talent pools around the world to drive innovation.

Driving force behind IBM's global integration strategy
IBM has 110,000 employees across ITDelivery, IMBPD and ISC in 76 countries, representing nearly one-third of the company’s global workforce, who share a common mission to enable IBM to become the most efficient, responsive and globally integrated enterprise by integrating its unmatched global capabilities. 
By leveraging its global footprint, transformation experience and service expertise, Integrated Operations provides a global talent pool and resources to deliver high quality services above and beyond clients' expectations.  
Its global network of delivery centers provide clients with enhanced flexibility and increased worldwide access to skills, service offerings and continuous availability by deploying new processes and technology that reinvented IT service delivery.

Why does global integration matter to you?
Today, the force of globalization and commoditization are unstoppable. Everyone has to rethink the way they work and get work done no matter which industry they are in or how their company is structured. At IBM, we are integrating our global capabilities to innovate for clients. Integration and innovation are two priorities that give IBM the strongest competitive advantage in the industry.