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IBM Cloud on an expansion spree

By VARINDIA - 2017-05-29

IBM Cloud is the leader in Enterprise Cloud with 55+ cloud centers in 19 countries. There are currently 4,000 different start-ups utilizing on IBM Cloud. The company runs more than 100 billion transactions a day on IBM systems and offers 160+ cloud services across cognitive, IoT, blockchain, data, etc.

IBM Cloud is built as one architecture, with three pillars that underscore why the IBM platform is for the new era of business. Our key differentiators have:

o Enterprise strong IBM cloud platform delivers the scale and security required by businesses of all sizes. With over 51 data centers present in 20 countries, IBM is one of the few cloud platforms with the largest footprint.

o IBM Cloud offers data-first architecture that doesn’t use customer data stored in the cloud for commercial purposes. IBM Data first approach has two big tenets to it – one is Data diversity and other is Data control.

With a vision to be the preferred digital transformation partner for its clients, partners and the ecosystem in India, IBM is at the forefront, helping businesses bring their technology aspirations to life. Today, all the conversations with businesses are “Cloud First” – from solution to delivery. Outlined are some recent examples of clients who have adopted IBM Cloud to fuel their digital transformation journey in India.

1. Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala and IBM India develop Real-Time Water Quality Measurement System on IBM Watson IoT Platform: Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management – Kerala (IIITM-K) has partnered with IBM to develop a real-time water quality management system – “Swatchpaani”. The system, powered by IBM’s Watson Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and IBM Cloud, will continuously monitor water quality and measure temperature, pH and the presence of various metal/non-metal substances in the water to ensure standard levels are not exceeded as prescribed by agencies.

2. Abof Selects IBM Cloud and Cognitive Solutions to enhance Customer Experience – April 2017: Aditya Birla Online Fashion (Abof ), leading online fashion retailer, selected IBM to deliver a personalized and convenient shopping experience powered by IBM Cloud and Watson.

3. IBM Cloud helps Pace Automation Ltd transform local “Kirana” stores into e-tailers: Pace Automation has announced a strategic partnership with IBM to offer “RetailSmart”, an end-to-end fully-integrated solution that will enable local “Kirana” (unorganized) stores to become e-commerce-ready.

4. Titan Company Limited taps IBM Cloud and Watson Customer Engagement to Help Increase Annual Sales from its 11 Million and Growing Loyalty Customer Base: Titan Company is using IBM Watson Customer Engagement and cloud-based solutions to help increase annual sales from its 11-million loyalty customer base, while attracting new consumers to Titan’s unique line of products.

5. YES BANK Implements Multi-Nodal Blockchain Solution in India: YES BANK has implemented a multi-nodal Blockchain transaction to fully digitize vendor financing for Bajaj Electricals. The implementation has been done on a blockchain-based smart contract written by fintech start-up Cateina Technologies. YES BANK will leverage IBM Watson Conversation, a cloud-based cognitive service, to enhance the digital experience of partners, corporate clients and developers collaborating with them on the integrated Blockchain – API Banking platform.

6. Aegon Life selects IBM Cloud to enhance Customer Experience: IBM is providing Aegon Life Insurance Company Limited with a hybrid cloud solution, hosted from its datacenters in New Mumbai and Bangalore. This is enabling Aegon to launch new products to the market with speed, while improving the efficiency of its IT operations. As a part of the agreement, IBM is also helping them maintain continuous business operations and improve overall business resiliency via the IBM Cloud through the IBM data center in Mumbai, while creating a scalable IT service platform for Aegon Life India’s infrastructure and applications environment.

7. IBM Collaborates with DHFL to digitally transform its customer experience: Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) is leveraging IBM technologies, including IBM Cloud and Analytics, to create a digital enterprise and accelerate its growth strategy.

8. Mahindra and IBM to Develop Blockchain Solution for Supply Chain Finance – November 2016: The Mahindra Group based in India, is working with IBM for the development of a blockchain solution that has the potential to reinvent supply chain finance across India by enhancing security, transparency and operational processes.

9. Introducing IBM Watson powered Robot “Chintu” at MIT Tech Fest in Pune: The students at MIT Pune have been using Watson APIs powered by IBM's Cloud platform and have hit the ground running with speed within weeks. Drawing from Watson's domain knowledge, Chintu will assist senior citizens in conducting everyday tasks such as reading the newspaper / book, provide mood based entertainment services for song and dance and generate reminders on their daily medication

Kalyan Jewellers collaborates with IBM to digitallyt transform its Retail Experience: Kalyan Jewellers in India and IBM have teamed up to design and deploy “Store-2-Door” on “Bluemix for iOS that will digitally transform how the jewellery retailer and its staff engages with customers.

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) plans to leverage Watson IoT on IBM Cloudplatform for 'Honda Connect' to digitally transform their customers' mobility experience. Honda Cars with advanced capabilities will be able to offer new-age services.