Expansion follows increased demand for technology solutions
and services outside the National Capital Region (NCR)
IBM (NYSE: IBM)
today announced the opening of a new branch office in Davao, Philippines as
part of the company’s continued investment in growth markets and commitment to
increasing its support for clients and partners outside the National Capital
Region (NCR). The new branch strengthens IBM’s operations in the Philippines which includes Sales and
Distribution, Global Process Services/ Business Process Outsourcing (BPO),
Application Management Services, and an IBM Innovation
Center .
“IBM has
been operating in the Philippines
for 75 years working with thousands of customers and partners across the
country. In line with our geographical expansion strategy, we are currently
strengthening our operations to expand further beyond Metro Manila, aligned
with the government's "Next Wave" cities program. The Philippines
is a key market for IBM and Davao
has been identified as a strategic growth location. This expansion is testament to IBM's
commitment to providing the best possible solutions and services to its clients
in the Philippines ,”
said Mariels Almeda Winhoffer, President and Country General Manager, IBM
Philippines.
