IBM Launches the 2008 Series of Its "Future of..." Podcast

ARMONK, NY, Jan 15 (MARKET WIRE) --
IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today the launch of its 2008 podcast series "IBM
and the Future of...," conversations with thought leaders on how technology will
change
everyday life. They will also examine how shifting economics can dramatically
alter performance and value. The first episodes include:

-- The Future of Africa: Just a decade ago, economists would have
scoffed at predictions of steady, 5% growth rate for the continent. Today,
the conversation around Africa is changing dramatically. Hosted by Tim
Washer, with Amanda West, global head of innovation for Reuters, and Mark
Harris, general manager of IBM South Africa.
-- The Future of Microfinance: Two thirds of the world's population earns
less than $5 a day. Among the many efforts to alleviate global poverty, one
of the most promising is microfinance. Hosted by Tim Washer, with Jessica
Jackley Flannery, cofounder of Kiva.org and Kevin Thompson, IBM corporate
citizenship and corporate affairs.
-- The Future of Medical Imaging: a discussion about how algorithms from
the high-resolution gaming industry, and analytics from other industries
such as oil exploration will bring significant advancements to the field of
medical imaging. Hosted by Lorie Luedke with Dr. Brad Erickson, director
of radiology informatics lab, Mayo Clinic and Bill Rapp, IBM CTO,
healthcare and life sciences.

Other podcasts in the series can be downloaded at
http://www.ibm.com/podcasts/future.

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Contact:
Tim Washer
IBM Communications
(914) 499-6532
twasher@us.ibm.com

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