IBM’s first software lab in Malaysia
IBM has set up its first software development lab in Malaysia. According to IBM Malaysia executives, this move helps to accelerate the creation of products for IBM’s Tivoli Netcool software group that focuses on communications service providers.
IBM Malaysia managing director Ou Shian Waei said, “The software development lab highlights Malaysia as an important location to help fulfill our global research, development and business strategy. As a globally integrated company, we are committed to drawing on locally established skills and talent to create value for clients worldwide.”
Ou said, “Research by IDC Malaysia estimates the telcommunications market in Malaysia as being worth US$5,505.9 million [RM17,737.41]. However, companies in this sector are facing a major shift from traditional voice services to non-voice services, such as music and video. Companies are also facing a shift from land lines to voice over IP.”
“The lab here is one of more than 80 development laboratories around the world that give these teams access to the latest technology and talent to research and develop the industry leading software,” said Gilbert Ho, software engineering senior manager for Tivoli software, IBM Malaysia. “We are committed to extending the Vallent product line and integrating them with the broader Tivoli and IBM portfolio.”
The 120 engineers at this latest lab will be developing applications for all Tivoli Netcool Performance Management products worldwide to customers.
Datuk Badlisham Ghazali, CEO of Multimedia Development Corp.—the government agency responsible for ICT initiatives—said the lab is also in line with MSC Malaysia’s aspirations to become a global partner to companies worldwide and to increase the pool of internationally recognised knowledge workers. “This is a great opportunity for local knowledge workers and to make Malaysia a regional hub for information and communications technology talent,” he said
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