IBM Champion 2026 was issued by IBM to Seigo Tanaka.

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This individual is recognized as an innovative thought leader in the technical community who has demonstrated exceptional expertise and contributions in helping others derive greater value from IBM software, solutions, and services. An IBM Champion is a non-IBMer IT professional, business leader, developer, or educator who influences and mentors others through blogging, speaking at conferences, moderating forums, leading user groups, and authoring books or articles.