IBM to get workers for ‘delivery center’

TECHNOLOGY GIANT IBM Corp. yesterday re-launched a "delivery center" in a bid to bring more job opportunities to local talents.

Richard A. Patterson, vice-president for global delivery at IBM Global Business Services, said the Philippine strategic center aims to provide more information technology careers in the country as the company brings its clients near their target markets.

The Manila delivery center, which was established in 2003, is the fourth fastest growing center in eight strategic hubs globally, he said in a press conference.

Mr. Patterson said the Philippines was chosen as a location for the delivery center because of the stability of the peso and the "high level of support" from the government.

Moreover, "good quality" education, language proficiency, and the technical capacities of local talents make the Philippines an ideal place for a global delivery center, he added.

The Manila delivery center is part of IBM’s "globally integrated enterprise approach," adopted by the technology giant to give corporate clients an option to provide services close to their target markets.

Mr. Patterson explained that global delivery centers cater to both large companies and small and medium enterprises by providing consulting and applications services.

IBM’s delivery centers worldwide are focused toward the transportation, banking, telecommunication and industrial sectors, Mr. Patterson said.