- Committed to India’s national agenda and help transform the lives of its citizens.
- Continues to pioneer science and technology for driving client success in the region.
IBM India today joined other IBM offices around the world for celebrating the company’s centennial. Marking the 100-year anniversary of its founding on June 16, 1911 with a year-long initiative, IBM will engage local communities and thought leaders with a series of activities themed around changing the way the world works.
Over its century of existence, IBM has played a leading role in transforming business, science and society. These areas form the basis for the three themes driving IBM’s Centennial globally, including India: Reinventing the Modern Corporation, Pioneering the Science of Information, and Making the World Work Better. Together they provide a basis for understanding how the rise of information technology has changed society and the world.
- Pioneering the Science of Information: How to capture the opportunity of enterprise computing
- Reinventing the Modern Corporation: How to build a new kind of organization and sustain it over time
- Making the World Work Better: How to apply technology to transform companies, industries and societies
“IBM’s inventions are the underpinnings of today’s technology industry. They illustrate how IBM has consistently adapted to remain relevant to the changing needs of the modern world while touching the lives of many globally,” said Shanker Annaswamy, Managing Director, IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
“IBM has a long association with India and the country plays an increasingly important role in IBM’s strategy. To mark our history in the region and to show our commitment to the future expansion of our business, we will celebrate IBM’s Centennial in India with a number of activities including a month of service for the community, when our employees apply their business skills and work experiences to address local critical community challenges and societal needs,” said Mr. Annaswamy.
IBM India, as part of the centennial celebrations, will align itself to a unique global initiative wherein tens of thousands of IBMers around the world are volunteering their time and talent throughout 2011 in support of Smarter Planet initiatives. The focal point of the year-long Celebration of Service will be June 15, when it is expected that IBMers, retirees and partners will participate in a range of meaningful service projects in communities around the world. In India, over 50 percent of the employees will pledge a minimum of 8 hours of voluntary service each and work with over 100 NGOs engaged in different community programs. Additionally, IBM will provide grants worth US $ 12 million to support the Celebration of Service globally, with a part of this grant being given in India as well.
Since its inception, IBM India has followed a two pronged strategy - to invest in India for India and the world – to become a key player in the country. The company has been instrumental in enabling transformation in India across all major industries including telecommunication, financial services, government, automotive, infrastructure, healthcare and education, among others. This unwavering focus has led IBM India to reach leadership positions across its portfolio of services, systems and software. India continues to be the core of IBM’s global mission’s including Innovation and IT services delivery, supporting clients all over the world.
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IBM has invested significantly in India for improving the lives of people through better use of science and technology, especially in the areas of education and diversity. IBM’s community initiatives have been widely recognized by the eco-system – industry bodies and government.
- National Award for Empowering persons with Disability for three consecutive years 2007-2009
- NASSCOM Corporate Awards for Excellence in Gender Inclusivity – ‘Best IT Services and Products Company’ category - 2010
- Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility 2010
IBM's 2015 global roadmap has a heightened focus on emerging markets, business analytics, cloud computing and Smarter Planet. The company’s priority is to expand IBM’s reach to over 47 cities in India/South Asia, establishing presence in new small cities while deepening relationships in select large, high growth cities with new branches.
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