11. The System/360 from IBM
Where It Was Sold: IBM sold it directly to enterprises.
Organisation: IBM
To start, the original cost is $133,000*.
The IBM System/360, the mainframe of the 1960s computing revolution, powered it up. This titan of technology was more than simply a computer; it was a system with unparalleled cross-model compatibility, tailored to the many demands of both small and large enterprises.
The IBM System/360 ©Wikimedia/Arnold Reinhold
The System/360, which set the bar for dependability, scalability, and versatility, helped usher in the era of modern computing with its capacity to handle anything from payroll to intricate scientific calculations. This device laid the groundwork for many industries, revolutionizing global information processing and ushering in the digital era.