Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to the IT ecosystem in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated tech-giant IBM’s Client Innovation Centre at O-Hub near Infocity, Patia in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
State Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Minister Tusharkanti Behera, E&IT Dept Secretary Manoj Kumar Mishra, IBM’s Managing Partner Amit Sharma and others were also present on the occasion. Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian also attended the inauguration ceremony.
The new IBM centre, which will have a capacity of 500 employees, will give a major boost towards the growth of the IT sector in the State.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister said that the new centre will position Odisha as a technology resource hub of India.
Highlighting the immense scope available in Bhubaneswar, CM Naveen Patnaik said that most of the IT companies have set foot in the state capital. He added that the enabling environment, facilitation service and huge talent pool available here have turned Odisha into a destination of choice for companies.
Further, the Chief Minister said that Odisha is marching ahead with renewed confidence towards a New Odisha adopting new ideas, innovation and entrepreneurship. Opening up of the IBM Innovation Centre has added yet another watershed moment, signifying the fast-changing IT ecosystem in the state, the CM added.
With the opening of the multinational IT company, IBM in Odisha will add to the thriving eco-system, create more employment opportunities and spearhead IT growth.
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