IBM sets up first Innovation Center in the Philippines

QUEZON CITY, Philippines: IBM has put up an Innovation Center (IIC) at the University Philippines-AyalaLand Technohub in Diliman, Quezon City. The first in the country, aimed at providing a testing and training facility for the technology firm’s business partners.  The location gives the IIC access to the technical and manpower resource from two nearby major universities, the University of the Philippines and Ateneo De Manila University.

IBM Philippines Chief Technologist Lope Doromal, Jr. said the Philippines has a one of the fastest growing sources for knowledge workers who can provide technical and development skills to local and international markets.  Doromal said developing for the IT industry requires access to vast resources, as well as knowledge of the business terrain so that suitable technologies are developed.