
IBM is expanding its Technology Expert Labs in India, focusing on driving the adoption of key technologies such as Generative AI, Data & AI, Automation, Sustainability, Security, and Infrastructure. This expansion, based out of Bengaluru and Kochi, aims to help clients fully realize the potential of technologies like AI, Hybrid Cloud, and Cybersecurity to maintain strong businesses in a competitive landscape.
The IBM Technology Expert Labs consist of a team of technical experts who will advise, architect, and deploy outcome-based client engagements to deliver value while minimizing implementation risks. With businesses worldwide accelerating the adoption of technologies like AI and Generative AI, having the right skill sets and talent to integrate these technologies into existing IT landscapes and business processes is crucial.
The Global AI Adoption Index 2023 by Morning Consult, conducted on behalf of IBM, revealed that limited AI skills and expertise, difficulty in integrating and scaling AI projects, and lack of skills for implementation are major inhibitors for successful AI adoption. The expertise and global experience of IBM Technology Expert Labs will accelerate technology adoption for clients worldwide, with a focus on building capacity and competency in Generative AI, Data & AI, Automation, Sustainability, Security, Cloud, and zSoftware.
Sanjay Pal, Vice President of IBM Technology Expert Labs, emphasized the need for businesses to scale successful Proof of Concepts to production environments faster, highlighting the Labs’ role in guiding clients through their transformation and technology adoption journey. Co-located with IBM Product Development teams, the Labs will have access to product insights, features, and solutions, benefiting clients and partners globally. The team has already contributed to successful client engagements across Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and North America, and is poised to scale further to meet the evolving technological needs of organizations.