IBM to set up software lab in Kerala

Global technology giant IBM on Wednesday announced that it is working to establish a Software Lab in Kochi. Chief Minister Pinarayi Viajayan hailed the IT major's decision, saying this will pave the way for a huge leap in the State's IT development. The announcement came a day after Chief Minister Vijayan, IBM India Managing Director Sandip Patel and Vice-President, IBM India Software Labs Gaurav Sharma - discussed the role of technology in accelerating the States digital mission in a virtual meeting.

IBM Software Labs are leading global innovation centers that develop and deliver next-generation software portfolio and cloud offerings. Thanking IBM for their interest to take up a more active role in the State's IT growth, Vijayan said, "undoubtedly, IBM's expansion will pave the way for a huge leap in Kerala's IT development." "Kerala government will ensure the commitment and support required to materialise the project", the Chief Minister said in a Facebook post.

Vijayan said he had a "very fruitful meeting" with Patel and Sharma on Tuesday and "extended Kerala's wholehearted support to the new venture."