IBM expands footprints in Goa, India.
IBM India today announced its operations in Goa, as part of the its expansion plans to enter 14 new cities in the country.
In Goa, specific emphasis would be on the small and medium business segment. This business forms a very focus and high growth segment for IBM in India.
SMB’s are now competing globally and need to gain a competitive edge to win amidst global competition. Technology provided this edge to them. IBM along with its partners have developed a set of solutions to help SME’s grow. said Ramesh Narasimhan, Director GSMB, IBM India. "Opening operations in Goa is an example of IBM’s continued commitment to working closely with clients throughout India to provide them with products, solutions and value added offerings that will give them the boost to get ahead and succeed." We find excellent growth opportunities in Goa and are excited about playing a keypart in the overall ecosystem of business growth through technology.
IBM plans to work hand-in-hand with local ISVs to provide new and existing clients with additional value-added solutions that are specifically tailored to the local market.
With over 3000 SMB customers in India, IBM’s operations in Goa will target various clients in, Minining and Metals, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Government, Healthcare, Retail, Hospitality, Tourism.
As the fastest growing sector in IBM India, the Global Small & Medium Business (GSMB) unit is ready to address this growth and offer SMBs the solutions and technologies that are critical to their survival in the challenging Indian market. Mid-market companies have distinct needs that are often ignored by most service providers. IBM’s Technologies and Solutions for Indian Small and Mid-market businesses provide a competitive edge in this era of globalisation.
IBM has invested in the development of products and services specifically priced and designed for the SMB marketplace under the brand name IBM Express Portfolio. IBM's Express portfolio is comprised of hardware, software, services, solutions and financing and is designed to meet specific criteria for SMBs.
These offerings are delivered through sales and marketing team of 6,000 people and a network of 90,000 Business Partners, organized in 243 local sales territories around the world.
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