IBM has opened a new IBM India Client Experience Centre in Mumbai, part of the technology company’s commitment to supporting the South Asian nation’s efforts to make the most out of emerging technologies.
To boost the impact of the company’s latest facility on local businesses and citizens, IBM has signed a letter of intent with the government of Maharashtra to explore opportunities for collaborations that would support a wide range of state-supported quantum projects. The LOI lists potential collaborative projects that may help the Indian state develop its quantum initiative and IBM’s possible contributions to the upcoming quantum ecosystem.
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“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 at IBM India and South Asia.
According to Shri Devendra Fadnavis, the chief minister of Maharashtra, the government is focusing on quantum computing and other emerging technologies to accelerate efficiency and sustainability in several sectors. He said that by collaborating 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.”
Besides advancing quantum technology and other innovative solutions in Maharashtra, IBM recently connected the new Quantum Valley Tech Park in Andhra Pradesh state to IBM Quantum System Two. The collaboration provides Indian businesses and organizations with access to the company’s cloud-based offerings to support research and development geared at addressing the nation’s issues.