IBM's The Weather Company is the World Most Accurate Forecaster

The weather Company, an IBM Business, is the world’s most accurate forecaster, according to The weather Company’s own independent analysis1. The company also delivers one of the largest portfolios of weather-related data and technology to businesses and consumers. Its data and technology are used by more than 100,000 businesses worldwide, including 9 of the top 10 global retailers, and by all major media companies.

The company’s products and services include The weather Channel television network, one of the most popular weather websites in the world with more than 60 million monthly uniques2, weather Underground, WSI (business solutions) and The weather Company brand licensing.

The weather Channel television network is seen in more than two-thirds of U.S. households3 and is the leading cable network in its time period. The network is widely recognized as the most trusted source of weather information and provides users with a unique mix of award-winning original content and live local weather information 24/7. The weather Channel is also one of the most popular digital properties with more than 60 million monthly uniques2 and is a top 10 digital property overall3.

weather Underground is a leading online weather service for millions of users worldwide. The site is one of the most popular weather sites with more than 20 million monthly uniques4 and is a top 20 digital property overall3.

WSI is the business-to-business weather solution from The weather Company and is the leading provider of weather-driven business solutions to media, aviation, energy and insurance companies worldwide.

The weather Company brand is among the most recognized brands in the world5 and is licensed to a variety of companies, including apparel, footwear and home goods.

1 Based on analysis by The weather Company of the top 5 global forecasting models (GFS, ECMWF, NCEP, UKMO and Meteo France) from January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016.

2 comScore Media Metrix, Multi-Platform Key Measures Report, U.S., All People, Age 2+, December 2016

3 comScore Media Metrix, Desktop Only Key Measures Report, U.S., All People, Age 2+, December 2016

4 comScore Media Metrix, Desktop Only Key Measures Report, U.S., All People, Age 2+, December 2016

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