IBM and the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC) announced the completion of a digital plan for Dighi Port Industrial Area, Maharashtra. As a business consulting partner, IBM is working with DMICDC to support one of its industrial development projects of the Government of India by helping build smarter and sustainable cities.
Rahul Sharma, Executive Director, Partner & Smarter Cities Leader, Global Business Services, IBM India/South Asia, said, “This project provides the foundation to use technology in new ways to drive economic development, job growth and improve the quality of life for citizens. IBM's deep consulting expertise in smarter cities, as well as our practical experience from transforming thousands of cities worldwide will enable DMICDC to provide a better environment to attract citizens, new business and investments in the region.
We are pleased to have IBM as one of the key partners for this project to develop a city based on international standards in close proximity to Dighi Port. This will enhance economic growth, global competitiveness, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability in select cities. With IBM’s Smarter Cities knowledge and rich, proven experience, we believe that we can efficiently realize our vision which will help provide best-in-class citizen services and better living conditions. It will also help enable governance of the city in real time,” said Amitabh Kant, CEO & MD, Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).
Using IBM's Smarter Cities software, the Intelligent Operations Center, a command center will be established to integrate and interconnect information from various departments and agencies throughout the city to improve safety, prevent and anticipate problems, and improve the quality of life for citizens.
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