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IBM Opens Fourth Software Center in India, Creates 3000 Jobs

IBM has established a new software development center in Calcutta, creating 3,000 jobs. This facility will enable IBM to scale its existing Application Services Delivery capabilities in India in keeping with the growing client needs.

The center is expected to deliver Web-based technologies and business consulting, the company said in a statement. It didn't say when the centre would be fully operational or how much IBM plans to invest in it

IBM has been one of most aggressive recruiters in the Indian marketplace. From 38,500 employees in December 2005, IBM augmented its workforce to 43,000 as of June 2006. Kolkata houses IBM's second largest pool of employees after Bangalore. IBM said it plans to ramp up its technical talent in areas such as SAP, mainframe, Web technologies and business consulting at the new centre.

Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, said, "We believe that the Information Technology industry will fuel the future growth for West Bengal. It will open up new opportunities for the talented workforce of the state. We welcome companies like IBM to invest and partner with us in the development of our state. I am confident that this association will bring desired gains to both IBM and West Bengal."

The company will also, for the first time in India, roll out the IBM Appropriate Continued Education Program (ACE) that will enable Bachelor of Science (BSc) graduates in West Bengal to train with IBM to receive a Master of Science (Technology) degree from the University of Mysore over a period of four years.

Amitabh Ray, Vice President Consulting and Application Services, said, "Our exponential growth in Kolkata is a testimony to our commitment to develop India as a key location for our global delivery capabilities. Given the range of growth opportunities we offer both within our services delivery centres and other business units within IBM; talented professionals can look forward to a long-term career and not just a job at IBM".


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