IBM to Lead With Innovative, New Services for Communications Convergence

IBM to Lead With Innovative, New Services for Communications Convergence

IBM (NYSE: IBM), the leader in global network consulting, integration and outsourcing services, today announced the formation of a business unit aimed at enabling anytime, anywhere communication over global networks. IBM’s new Integrated Communications Services unit will focus on the delivery of innovative network and communication service products that are asset-based, replicable and standardized for clients ranging from Fortune 500s to small and medium-sized businesses. The new Integrated Communications Services products represent the next step in IBM’s strategy to deliver traditional labor-based technology services in a manner more similar to the delivery of technology products.

In today’s environment of communications convergence and expanding wireless solutions, IBM’s Integrated Communications Services unit will offer clients a range of solutions that cover the full lifecycle of a service project, from consulting, design, implementation and operation. IBM holds key strategic relationships with major suppliers and network service providers worldwide that provide industry-leading capabilities in the integration and management of complex, multiple-vendor projects. The IBM Integrated Communications Services unit will continue collaborating with partners to deliver next generation services.

With more than 7000 highly skilled global employees, IBM’s Integrated Communications Services will help clients take full advantage of the convergence of information technology and communications with proven methodologies, innovative solutions and advanced management platforms and processes. The unit will be backed by the full range of IBM research, hardware, software and services capabilities.

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