IBM partners with Microsoft to open Experience Zone in Bangalore

IBM Consulting and Microsoft have launched the IBM-Microsoft Experience Zone in Bangalore, India, marking a significant milestone in their partnership. The newly inaugurated Experience Zone offers clients a dedicated space to explore the potential of generative AI, hybrid cloud, and other cutting-edge technologies to drive business transformation.

Situated in the heart of Bangalore, the Experience Zone serves as a platform for clients from diverse industries and global locations to engage with experts from both IBM Consulting and Microsoft. Here, they can co-ideate and co-create innovative solutions powered by generative AI and leveraging Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, Copilot, and other technologies.The Experience Zone is equipped with various technology stations tailored to address specific business needs, including cloud modernization, data analytics, customer relationship management, IoT, and emerging technologies like augmented reality and virtual reality. Additionally, industry-specific solutions for government, retail, and energy sectors are highlighted.

Amit Sharma, Managing Partner – Global Delivery, IBM Consulting, expressed enthusiasm about the collaborative venture, stating, “The Experience Zone embodies our commitment to co-investment, co-creation, and co-delivery of joint solutions for our clients.” Dinis Couto, General Manager of Global Partner Solutions for Microsoft, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of partners like IBM in deploying AI and hybrid cloud solutions at scale.