IBM is a leading cloud platform and cognitive solutions company.  The company is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 350,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. With Watson, the AI platform for business, powered by data, we are building industry-based solutions to real-world problems. IBM Research has defined the future of information technology employing more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents. They provide end-to-end solutions delivered to clients, which span from software and systems hardware to a broad range of infrastructure, cognitive, cloud, and consulting services supported by advanced analytics, research capabilities, comprehensive IT infrastructure knowledge, and the proven ability to implement enterprise solutions to deliver bottom-line value to businesses and governments worldwide. In India, IBM has expanded its operations with regional headquarters in Bangalore and offices across 20 cities. IBM India has established itself as one of the leaders in the Indian Information Technology Industry employing estimated more than 140,000 employees in the country.