IBM puts the smart (grid) money where its mouth is

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IT giant promises up to £2bn worth of additional financing for partners rolling out smart grid and broadband technologies

IBM is to provide up to $2bn (£1.3bn) worth of new financing for smart grid roll outs and other technology projects supported by president Obama's economic stimulus package. The company, which has...

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