IBM in 41 Indian cities

IBM India today kicked off its operations in Kochi, Kerala, expanding its reach to 41 cities in the country.

The development is another step the company has taken towards catering to small and medium enterprises (SME) spread across the country's smaller cities.

"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," said Lingraju Sawkar, vice-president (small & medium business), IBM India.

"Understanding these needs, we want to expand our reach to be closer to our clients, enabling us to serve them better. Our new operation in Kochi is a step in that direction," he added.

IBM's portfolio of clients in Kerala includes the state government, JRG Securities, IIM Calicut, Dhanalaksmi Bank, Catholic Syrian Bank, Malabar Institution of Medical Sciences among others.