India's more than 35 million small and medium-size businesses will have easy access to simple to use technology through "IBM Smart Business."
IBM Smart Business will be available in India beginning November 21 and includes:
- Smart Market: a Web-enabled small and medium-size business marketplace where Indian small businesses can browse, rate and buy solutions or collaborate with other clients, industry experts and vendors from around the world.
- Smart Cube: a secure, turn-key computer designed to deliver integrated solutions directly to the business. Smart Cubes install and connect users to Smart Market within minutes.
- Smart Desk: a Web-enabled dashboard that companies can use as a single-point-of-contact for Smart Business maintenance, from updating applications automatically or subscribing to an on-demand service.
"IBM's ambitious vision for small and medium businesses, stakes out a clear leadership strategy that embraces new technologies, open standards and Web 2.0 capabilities. We will deliver the industry’s most desirable IT experience for small and medium business – delighting our clients with a wide choice of optimized applications; powerful, industry-standard business systems with built-in security and business resiliency; and a single point of contact for service and support," said Ramesh Narasimhan, Director, General Business, IBM India/South Asia.
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IBM Launches "Smart Business" (press release)