GigaomJohn Akers, who led IBM during painful PC transition, dies
John Akers, the former Navy pilot who went on to lead IBM as CEO and chairman for eight crucial years, passed away at 79. Read more »
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John Akers, the former Navy pilot who went on to lead IBM as CEO and chairman for eight crucial years, passed away at 79. Read more »
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