Bhubaneswar, October 16: In a major boost to IT ecosystem in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday inaugurated IBM’s Client Innovation Centre here which will have capacity for 500 employees.
This is in line with the forays IBM has been making into emerging cities to get access to the diverse and rich talent available across the country. The Center will fast-track the digital transformation and economic growth of the region, as IBM Consulting continues to strengthen its Hybrid Cloud and AI Consulting capabilities delivered to global clients out of India.
“The new centre will position Odisha as a technology resource hub of India,” said Patnaik.
Highlighting the immense scope available in Bhubaneswar, CM said that, “Most of the IT companies have set foot in capital city. The enabling environment, facilitation service and huge talent pool available here have turned Odisha into a destination of choice for companies.”
“Odisha is marching ahead with renewed confidence towards a ‘New Odisha’ adopting new ideas, innovation & entrepreneurship. Opening up of IBM Innovation Centre has added yet another watershed moment, signifying the fast changing IT ecosystem in the State,” the CM added.
IT Minister Tusharkanti Behera, Department Secretary Manoj Mishra, Department Advisor Anubhav Patnaik and IBM-India Managing Partner Amit Sharma also graced the occasion.
