Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT, Electronics, and HRD Nara Lokesh poses for group photos with IBM employees during the inauguration of the IBM Consulting FutureNow Centre, in Visakhapatnam
IBM has on Wednesday opened its new IBM Consulting FutureNow Centre in Visakhapatnam. The centre will support the delivery of consulting and technology services for global clients, with capabilities spanning artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid cloud, software engineering, data and analytics, cybersecurity and enterprise transformation. It will also serve as a hub for AI-first cloud transformation and services, platform engineering, service integration, quality engineering and user experience services. The FutureNow Centre reflects IBM’s focus on expanding innovation and delivery capabilities in emerging technology hubs across India. With a growing pool of digital talent, strong academic institutions and an evolving technology ecosystem, Visakhapatnam is well-positioned to support global client engagements while creating new opportunities for skilled professionals in the region. Through the FutureNow Centre, IBM aims to deepen its presence in Andhra Pradesh and contribute to the development of a future-ready technology workforce.Global hubWhile formally opening the Centre Nara Lokesh, Minister of IT, Electronics said, “IBM’s FutureNow Centre is a strong endorsement of Visakhapatnam’s emergence as a global hub for artificial intelligence, digital services and technology-led innovation.’’“India has a unique opportunity to lead in the digital era by combining its talent, innovation and technology capabilities to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. At IBM, we are committed to helping build the capabilities that enable our clients to accelerate AI adoption and other emerging technologies that create lasting value,” said Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India and South Asia.Usha Srikanth, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting FutureNow Centre, India said, “Through the IBM Future Now Centre, we are bringing together technology expertise and local talent to help clients accelerate AI and digital transformation while creating meaningful opportunities for the region’s next generation of technology professionals.’’IBM Consulting now operates FutureNow Centres from fifteen locations in India, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Mysore, Noida, Pune and Visakhapatnam, according to a release.Published on August 5, 2026
