IBM launches Expert Labs in India to guide clients on emerging tech adoption

IBM on Monday unveiled the expansion of its Technology Expert Labs in India focused on technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid cloud, and Cybersecurity. These labs will be co-located with IBM Product Development tema in Bengaluru and Kochi, serving as a hub for technical experts, offering guidance, architectural support, and deployment assistance to clients. the Technology Expert Labs will have first-in-line access to product insights, features, and solutions, benefiting IBM clients and partners in India and globally.

The Technology Expert Labs will be working to accelerate technology adoption, focusing on building capabilities in essential areas such as Generative AI, Data & AI, Automation, Sustainability, Security, Cloud, and zSoftware.

 "As businesses look to harness the potential of technologies like Generative AI, there is a need to scale successful Proof of Concepts to production environments faster. Businesses are looking for experts who can guide them along each step of their transformation/ technology adoption journey by ensuring their projects are successful. The Technology Expert Labs provides that expertise to help our clients deploy our products and solutions rapidly and successfully,” said Sanjay Pal, Vice President, IBM Technology Expert Labs, IBM.

Last year in November,  IBM announced that it is expanding its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch Innovation Lab. The lab is housed at the IBM Client Experience Center in Bangalore, where the two firms develop solutions, test prototypes, and proofs of value to accelerate innovation across industries like banking and financial services, automotive, manufacturing, energy, and healthcare, among others.