In partnership with oilfield services giant Schlumberger, IBM will create a digital platform where oil and gas companies can access real-time data and software give them a competitive advantage./Credit:	Brian Ach/Getty Images

In partnership with oilfield services giant Schlumberger, IBM will create a digital platform where oil and gas companies can access real-time data and software give them a competitive advantage./Credit: Brian Ach/Getty Images

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IBM's next big bet is ... the oil industry

IBM wants to dig more deeply into oil and gas. In partnership with oilfield services giant Schlumberger, IBM will create a digital platform where oil and gas companies can access real-time data and software give them a competitive advantage