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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IBM to support Maharashtra in developing quantum computing initiative
Global tech giant IBM on Wednesday said it will support Maharashtra in developing its quantum computing initiative. The US-headquartered company having a presence in the western state also signed a letter of intent with the Maharashtra government to identify opportunities of support for the state's quantum initiatives, as per a statement. IBM will offer expertise, which Maharashtra may use to help craft its own quantum initiative, and also contribute to the development of the state's quantum ecosystem through workshops and other skills development efforts. "Through our collaboration with IBM, we will harness quantum innovation to transform lives, while building a skilled talent pool to democratise its benefits and make them accessible to every citizen of the state," Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said. The company's general manager for Asia Pacific Hans Dekkers said the effort should be seen as a commitment to help Maharashtra build its own vibrant quantum ecosystem. IBM India and south Asia's Managing Director Sandip Patel welcomed the opportunity to engage with the state government on advancing quantum computing skills. Fadnavis on Wednesday inaugurated the tech major's client experience centre at a new facility in the country's financial capital which is designed to support Indian enterprises' use of AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing. The centre will serve as a place where experts from the company and partners can create solutions for India's business challenges. It will also have solutions and services from the company's AI portfolio, including the watsonx platform, data and automation, cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, and consulting-led transformation.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
IBM unveils new India Client Experience Centre in Mumbai and announces plans to support Government of Maharashtra's Quantum Initiatives
Today, IBM (IBM: NYSE) announced the opening of the company's new IBM India Client Experience Center in Mumbai. As part of the facility's mission to support Indian enterprises' use of AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing, the company has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Government of Maharashtra to identify opportunities of support for the state's quantum initiatives. The LOI outlines areas of exploration that may include providing insight, knowledge, and expertise the state may use to help craft its own quantum initiative, and contributing to the development of the state's quantum ecosystem through workshops and other skills development efforts. Inaugurating the center, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra said, 'With AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors, we are building a Viksit Maharashtra and Viksit Bharat. These technologies can accelerate sustainability and efficiency across sectors, creating new opportunities for growth and progress. Through our collaboration with IBM, we will harness quantum innovation to transform lives, while building a skilled talent pool to democratize its benefits and make them accessible to every citizen of the state.' Hans Dekkers, General Manager, IBM Asia Pacific said, 'IBM India Client Experience Centre reinforces our commitment in helping advance India's journey in AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing. Our interest in helping the Government of Maharashtra build their own vibrant quantum ecosystem exemplifies our commitment.' 'IBM welcomes the opportunity to engage with the Government of Maharashtra on advancing quantum computing skills in the state, in alignment with the country's National Quantum Mission, and vision of Viksit Bharat,' said Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India and South Asia.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IBM to support Maharashtra in developing quantum computing initiative
Global tech giant IBM on Wednesday said it will support Maharashtra in developing its quantum computing initiative. The US-headquartered company having a presence in the western state also signed a letter of intent with the Maharashtra government to identify opportunities of support for the state's quantum initiatives, as per a statement. IBM will offer expertise, which Maharashtra may use to help craft its own quantum initiative, and also contribute to the development of the state's quantum ecosystem through workshops and other skills development efforts. "Through our collaboration with IBM, we will harness quantum innovation to transform lives, while building a skilled talent pool to democratise its benefits and make them accessible to every citizen of the state," Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said. The company's general manager for Asia Pacific Hans Dekkers said the effort should be seen as a commitment to help Maharashtra build its own vibrant quantum ecosystem. IBM India and south Asia's Managing Director Sandip Patel welcomed the opportunity to engage with the state government on advancing quantum computing skills. Fadnavis on Wednesday inaugurated the tech major's client experience centre at a new facility in the country's financial capital which is designed to support Indian enterprises' use of AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing. The centre will serve as a place where experts from the company and partners can create solutions for India's business challenges. It will also have solutions and services from the company's AI portfolio, including the watsonx platform, data and automation, cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, and consulting-led transformation.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IBM to support Maharashtra in developing quantum computing initiative
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Global tech giant IBM on Wednesday said it will support Maharashtra in developing its quantum computing US-headquartered company having a presence in the western state also signed a letter of intent with the Maharashtra government to identify opportunities of support for the state's quantum initiatives, as per a will offer expertise, which Maharashtra may use to help craft its own quantum initiative, and also contribute to the development of the state's quantum ecosystem through workshops and other skills development efforts."Through our collaboration with IBM, we will harness quantum innovation to transform lives, while building a skilled talent pool to democratise its benefits and make them accessible to every citizen of the state," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis company's general manager for Asia Pacific Hans Dekkers said the effort should be seen as a commitment to help Maharashtra build its own vibrant quantum India and south Asia's Managing Director Sandip Patel welcomed the opportunity to engage with the state government on advancing quantum computing on Wednesday inaugurated the tech major's client experience centre at a new facility in the country's financial capital which is designed to support Indian enterprises' use of AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum centre will serve as a place where experts from the company and partners can create solutions for India's business challenges. It will also have solutions and services from the company's AI portfolio, including the watsonx platform, data and automation, cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, and consulting-led transformation.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
IBM opens Mumbai client centre to support Maharashtra's quantum push
IBM on Tuesday announced the opening of its new India Client Experience Centre in Mumbai. As part of the facility's mission to support Indian enterprises in adopting AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing, the company signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Government of Maharashtra to explore collaboration on the state's quantum initiatives. The LoI outlines areas of engagement, including providing insights and expertise to support Maharashtra's quantum vision, as well as contributing to the development of the state's quantum ecosystem through workshops and skills development programmes. Inaugurating the centre, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, 'With AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors, we are building a Viksit Maharashtra and Viksit Bharat. These technologies can accelerate sustainability and efficiency across sectors, creating new opportunities for growth and progress. Through our collaboration with IBM, we will harness quantum innovation to transform lives while building a skilled talent pool to democratise its benefits and make them accessible to every citizen of the state.' The IBM India Client Experience Centre will be housed in the company's new offices in Mumbai. It will serve as a collaborative hub where IBM experts, clients, and partners can co-create solutions tailored to India's unique business challenges. The centre will also offer immersive demonstrations across IBM's technology portfolio — including AI via the watsonx platform, data and automation, cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, and consulting-led transformation. Hans Dekkers, General Manager, IBM Asia Pacific, said: 'The IBM India Client Experience Centre reinforces our commitment to advancing India's journey in AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing. Our interest in helping the Government of Maharashtra build a vibrant quantum ecosystem exemplifies that commitment.' 'IBM welcomes the opportunity to engage with the Government of Maharashtra on advancing quantum computing skills in the state, in alignment with the country's National Quantum Mission and the vision of Viksit Bharat,' said Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India and South Asia.
