The group is supported by Xing and obviously IBM, and for thus, now I have a 12-months-subscription to the Xing platform, for free.
This group (like others on Xing) are intended to keep contact with the people, to be notified of events, and to discuss topics of shared interest among the participants of the group.
If you currently are an IBMer or its alumni, come and join the “greater IBM connection“!