Today IBM Opens Doors of its First African Research Lab.
IBM continues to develop its presence in Africa; henceforth,
this Research Lab joins existing labs in Australia,
Brazil, China, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Switzerland and the United
States.
It will conduct applied and far-reaching exploratory research into the grand
challenges of the African continent by delivering commercially-viable
innovations that impact
people's lives.
people's lives.
Connectikpeople has also discovered that, ‘the 2000m2 facility
features one of Africa's most powerful, cloud-enabled computing hubs giving IBM
researchers the ability to analyse and draw insight from vast amounts of data
in the search for solutions to Africa's most pressing challenges such as
energy, water, transportation, agriculture, healthcare, financial inclusion and
public safety’.
In this dynamic, ‘the lab's research agenda will include the development of
cognitive computing technologies which integrate learning and reasoning
capabilities enabling experts to make better decisions in areas such as
healthcare delivery and financial services’.
About IBM in Africa
IBM is making a significant investment in Africa, the world's fastest
growing region, ramping up its profile on the continent as part of its focus on
emerging markets. The expansion program is part of a major business plan to
increase IBM's presence in growth markets and support global strategy. The
company is present in more than 20 African countries and recognizes the huge
potential of research and smarter systems in transforming business, government
and society across the continent.
