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.
Casts: Adam Bradley, Martin Campbell-Kelly, Anthony Frewin
Director: Margaret Shankland
Countrys: UnitedKingdom
Watch Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips
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| Score | Rating Count | Release Date | RunTime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | 11 | 2020-05-26 | 59 |