Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips - IBM Greenock

Whatever happened to Scotland's Silicon Glen? US giant IBM arrived at Spango Valley in post-war Greenock, attracted as part of a government effort to replace industrial jobs. For decades the company provided thousands of jobs, often at the leading edge of technology, helping to attract dozens of high-tech investments to Scotland from all over the world.
What was it like to work for the company known as Big Blue? The film uncovers the stories of the shop-floor at IBM. And it tells of IBM's supporting role in major events including the Moon landings and the creation of an iconic movie - Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.

[@antonellostrippoli6926]

Thank you for uploading this one. I've worked @Blue building ITS Italy in 2007-2008 . That plant and the people i've met i 'm going to remember forever.

[@GabrieleKubischBoles]

Very interesting documentary. I worked at IBM's location in Don Mills, Ontario, Canada starting in June'1963. Congratulations to Greenock for their contribution to IBM's success.

[@VanTb1971]

I worked 6 years for Ibm in Greenock. It was my first job in the UK. They taught me a lot. They really used to invest in the employees giving opportunity to learn more and training people. I used to be a biologist but became IT specialist. I’m sad the Greenock plant closed down.

[@mairianncullen8753]

Excellent documentary. Thanks for sharing it.

[@Maxime-132]

Nice video

[@leretourenfeu9822]

Soit honnête Maxime de la 1er stmg

[@leretourenfeu9822]

Best moment on 1:00:00

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I have lost the credntials to this channel. Either way, I have uploaded a HD-Version of the documentary on my other channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3vTmYaLj62DabM Enjoy!

[@kiltedmonster1]

I worked as a subcontractor in this IBM factory, some of the actual employees of IBM, who worked along beside you were the horriblest people you could ever meet. They used their positions in the company to make your working day miserable because you would be sacked if you complained about them. Bunch of fannies some of them, not all but quite a lot.

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Flemme je finis a 19h30

[@leretourenfeu9822]

CSC tevos

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Yannis concentre toi gros

[@BHll-h8x]

Ftg

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