IBM INDUSTRY ACADEMY
IBM is helping mining companies solve problems from connectivity through to autonomous solutions , as well as harnessing data to drive the industry towards the digital mines of the future
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“ echnology , in its various stages of evolution , is our business at IBM ,” reflects Manish Chawla , Global Managing Director for Energy & Natural Resources . “ We ’ ve been involved in mining for decades , and just like in any other industry we ’ ve re-invented our offerings to add services , software , data handling , cloud and AI capabilities . Our focus has progressed from IT and core functions to meet the needs of business transformation projects such as SAP implementations or process outsourcing , to support the mining industry in managing data as a strategic asset ; helping the industry to capture , monetise and secure it .”
IBM ’ s portfolio features a set of offerings targeting enterprise & operations transformation , outsourcing , SAP implementations , and helping clients use their data to their specific strategic advantage . “ Look at technologies such as blockchain for traceability in the supply chain ,” Chawla adds . “ Today , we are a full-service partner focused on the employee experience , while using technology for transforming various functions across a mining organisation .”
FEBRUARY 2020