Brand: Watson
The IBM Watson 8190A was a mainframe computer introduced by IBM in 1967. It was part of the IBM System/360 family, which offered compatibility with earlier IBM systems and allowed for a smooth transition for businesses. The 8190A model specifically features 32 KB of core memory, offering improved performance compared to earlier models in the System/360 line. The 8190A also supported virtual storage, allowing for better resource utilization, and it could handle up to 16 input/output channels. Some common uses for the IBM Watson 8190A included processing large datasets in scientific and engineering applications, managing large-scale business operations, and supporting advanced research in fields such as genetics and physics. However, by the 1970s, IBM started phasing out the System/360 family in favor of newer systems like the System/370, which offered even greater performance and features.