IBM to Release ''IBM and the Future of Crime'' Podcast

ARMONK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2006--IBM announced today that
the eighth podcast in the series, "IBM and the Future of . . ." will
begin today on its investor Web site. The podcast is called "IBM and
the Future of Crime."


"IBM and the Future of Crime" discusses how the first years of the
21st century have witnessed a watershed in the nature of crime. For
most people, the threat of cybercrime is more real and more urgent
than the risk of physical crime. Management priorities, crime-fighting
resources, investment and education are at the start of a rapid
adjustment. The podcast discusses the professionalization of
cybercrime, how best to fight cybercriminals and emerging security
technologies and practices.

The podcast is hosted by Ben Edwards and features a discussion between
Dr. Charles Palmer, head of security and privacy for IBM Research, and
Bob Bragdon, publisher of CSO Magazine.

The podcast will be available on IBM's investor Web site, at
http://www.ibm.com/investor/viewpoint/podcast/20-01-06-1.phtml.

While the current information on its investor Web site is largely
historical, IBM's podcast series discusses both general technology
trends and IBM innovations in a variety of emerging business and
technology areas.

Future topics will include "IBM and the Future of . . ." sports, work,
commuting and privacy.

Other podcasts in the series can be downloaded at
http://www.ibm.com/investor/viewpoint/podcast.phtml.