IBM launches SME operations in Jamshedpur

Kolkata, Sep 6(UNI) IBM India today announced the launch of the SME operations in Jamshedpur, as part of its expansion plans to enter 14 new cities in the country.

The venture would enable IBM to cater to specific requirements to enable customized services to SMB clients spread across Jamshedpur and neighboring markets through the newly opened centre.

Company sources said as part of its strategy to tap the SMB market in India, IBM was slated to expand operations in six more cities, including Nasik, Surat, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Madurai and Ludhiana. IBM had earlier announced the launch of similar centres in Vizag, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Goa, Bhopal and Lucknow.

''Jamshedpur, already a strong hub for iron and steel, manufacturing, cement and other small and medium scale industries, is emerging as an important centre for IT services. Our centre here will, in addition to demonstrating our commitment to our SMB clients, more importantly help them compete more innovatively and effectively in a competitive marketplace to enhance return-on-investment and fuel growth,'' IBM India/South Asia Vice-President GSMB Vivek Malhotra said.

With over 3000 SMB customers in India, IBM's operations in Jamshedpur will target various clients in Iron and Steel, Mining, Metals, Government, Education, Auto Ancillary, Power generation.

Currently, IBM has been delivering solutions to Tata Steel, Government of Jharkhand etc.

IBM has invested in the development of products and services specifically priced and designed for the SMB market place under the brand name 'IBM Express Portfolio'. IBM's Express portfolio comprises hardware, software, services, solutions and financing and is designed to meet specific criteria for SMBs.

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