As global tech layoffs make headlines, IBM is charting a different path in India with ambitious plans for talent expansion and innovation. The tech giant is doubling down on tier-two cities like Kochi and Ahmedabad, building labs, and partnering with startups to leverage AI and hybrid cloud technologies.

In this episode, Dia Rekhi speaks to Sandip Patel, Managing Director for IBM India & South Asia, about how IBM is capitalizing on India’s tech talent, its growing market importance, and its vision for the future. From new use cases for watson X to the role of AI in driving innovation, discover IBM’s evolving strategy in the world’s largest tech talent hub.

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