IBM packages its offerings for SMBs

Redefining the way services are traditionally sold in the domestic marketplace, IBM on Thursday announced the launch of its packaged services offering in India.

'Packaged Services' is a suite offering primarily targeted at small and medium businesses in India, who prefer "modular, easy-to-choose and easy-to-implement" solutions.

According to a statement from IBM, packaged services will be made available for clients across the country, aimed at providing specific solutions to IT problems that directly impact their business.

The packaged services launched in India have an initial set of three offerings "� IBM eMail Security Services, IBM Security Assessment Service and IBM Site Assessment Services "� that will enable SMBs to address issues like security, compliance and business operations' enhancement.

Commenting on the offerings, Nipun Mehrotra, director (sales), Global Technology Services, IBM India , said, "These services are pre-scoped, pre-priced and pre-quality assured and they have been designed specifically for the mid-market. These Services re-inforce IBM's commitment to develop custom-built and priced business and technology solutions specifically for mid-sized clients in India."

He added that as part of this strategic focus, IBM will continue to expand its portfolio of mid-market offerings based on client needs during the remainder of the year.

"We will also continue to leverage our recent acquisition of Network Solutions to enhance the services that we offer to small and medium businesses in India," he said.