“Linux professionals are an important bedrock for the propagation of Free and Open Source Software in the developing world. As more people on this side of the world become proficient with Linux, there is greater demand for certification and recognition by an international body. LPI, as the world’s most recognized vendor-neutral Linux certification, addresses this need,” said Dr. Alvin B. Marcelo, director with IOSN ASEAN+3–one of the IOSN centers of excellence which organized and promoted the LPI proctor training program.
More than 125 highly skilled engineers will work in the 100 square-meter raised floor laboratory and harden IBM software products through technology deployment and software development, code writing and testing, and bug fixing. In addition, the lab will perform rigorous quality assurance testing in customer-replicated topologies.
“IBM is a partner to innovative and high-growth companies across India. By strengthening our presence in the Madhya Pradesh region we are able to offer the most advanced technologies and solutions to our local partners and clients – helping them to do things smarter and break away from the rest of the pack,” said Nipun Mehrotra, Vice President, General Business and Geographic Expansion, IBM India/South Asia.
IBM Smarter Checkout combines systems, software and services into a technology platform that enables retailers to capture and analyze valuable customer data so that stores can quickly respond to changing customer demand and supplier market conditions. By plugging in real-time basket analytics, a retailer can now offer real-time promotions and relevant offers while the customer is passing through the checkout lane.
Powered by IBM SurePOS 700 point-of-sale systems running the IBM 4690 operating platform, Smarter Checkout also leverages IBM System x, Lotus Expeditor and Store Integrator to integrate a wide variety of applications for use at the point-of-sale, on mobile devices, and at kiosks.
