100 years, very impressive in this industry, Happy Birthday

In this industry, now overwhelmed by the numbers of people in social networks and number of smartphones, it is very impressive to turn 100 years.  In 1988 I had the opportunity to join IBM, and had a wonderful journey (although to short) with them.  The IBM I met, I believe are one of many reasons why they today are turning 100 years.  The first principle was trainiging.  Back then we had to train for a year before we where certified to work with clients full time.  Even though I guess this time has decreased substantially, I know the principle is still guiding IBM for all the employees.  Second principle was the respect for the client, but believing that the technology would solve the problem.  The SPIN-model,  (Situation - Problem - Implication -Need) has been guiding me since.  Third and maybe the principle giving this 100 years history, believing that great minds need to explore and develop great solution, and then you protect them by available rights like Patents.  IBM has for many years and are still holding the record of anually published patents. The respect the company holds for the mind, and given a substantially contribution to the technology as a change agent for a better world.  Based on this last principle, I am postive IBM will play a major role in solving the challenges ahead of us to make the world more sustainable and sharing among our still growing population.  Our industry needs companies like IBM, and all new commers like Facebook have a great role model to look up to.  Happy Birthday.