IBM Opens FutureNow Technology Centre in Visakhapatnam

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IBM opened its Consulting FutureNow Centre in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated the facility. It will work on artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud, software engineering, data and analytics, cybersecurity and enterprise transformation. Services will include cloud transformation, platform engineering, service integration, quality engineering and user experience support.

Lokesh said the centre would strengthen Visakhapatnam’s technology sector and create opportunities for skilled professionals. IBM executives cited the city’s talent, educational institutions and technology ecosystem as support for global projects. IBM Consulting now has FutureNow Centres in 15 Indian locations. IBM and the government did not disclose expected jobs, investment or timelines.

The Indian Opinion

The centre may benefit Visakhapatnam’s skilled workforce and technology ecosystem. However, claims of broad economic transformation remain uncertain because job targets, investment figures and delivery timelines are unavailable. Positive statements from officials and the company should not be treated as proof of impact. A balanced assessment will require measurable results over time, including employment, training and project outcomes.

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