IBM Announces 1996 Software Tour

IBM to Bring Free Educational Seminars to More Than 200 Cities Worldwide

SOMERS, N.Y., Feb. 21, 1996 . . . IBM announced today a worldwide software
tour designed to update customers and channel partners on IBM's software
and service offerings, including Internet solutions and collaborative
computing. The 1996 IBM Software Tour will give customers, free of charge,
a first-hand look at how they can extend their existing systems with
network-centric and workgroup computing applications that are available
today, including Lotus Notes.

Beginning this month, IBM will bring to 200 cities a one-day course that
will include demonstrations of data management, systems management,
transaction management, networking, groupware, and application
development, on multiple operating system platforms and the Internet.

Sessions will be attended by local members of the IBM Business Enterprise
Solutions Team (BESTeam). IBM's BESTeam is an award-winning reseller
program combining IBM software products, professional certification and
training, marketing programs and enhanced technical support. BESTeam
membership grew 300 percent worldwide in 1995.

"Software buying decisions have become critical to staying competitive and
operating profitably," said Mark Elliott, general manager, worldwide
software sales, IBM Software Group. "When you are battling your
competitors, you want the strength of a state-of-the-industry ally to back
you up. IBM helps customers understand the latest directions in software,
and links them with local IBM channel partners who have the skills,
resources and experience to provide the best solutions available."

The 1996 IBM Software Tour will travel to North America, Latin America,
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Pacific Rim. The tour, which
begins in February and runs throughout 1996, offers participants
demonstrations of the latest IBM business software solutions. For
reservations, participants may call 1-800-766-4344.

For Internet users, IBM offers complete information about the company, its
products, services, technology and channel programs on the World Wide Web.
The fastest, easiest way to get information about IBM software is to go to
the IBM Software home page at http://www.software.ibm.com. The IBM home
page is at http://www.ibm.com.

IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops and
manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies,
including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices
and microelectronics.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release
should be directed to your local IBM representative.
 
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