IBM has formally launched an Internet-of-Things(IoT) business unit on Monday and has named ex-CEO of Thomas Cook Group, Harriet Green to helm the new division. Green, 53, has been named vice president and general manager of the new IoT division that will soon comprise more than 2000 consultants, researchers and developers.
Proud & excited to join @IBM 2day Spending day listening &learning.Being made so welcome & had so many kind messages. pic.twitter.com/o9y7p5AAQu
— Harriet Green (@harrietgreen1) September 14, 2015
The new unit will leverage IBM's capabilities in Big Data, advanced analytics and cognitive computing, especially its Watson cloud-computing technology to fuel the adoption of smart-city technologies.
The global IT giant also announced plans to form a new education unit.
IBM announced in March 2015 that it will invest $3 billion over the next four years to deliver new industry-specific cognitive computing technologies, cloud data services and developer tools to help clients and partners integrate data from an unprecedented number of sources across IoT.
John E. Kelly, senior vice president, solutions portfolio and research
Harriet brings to IBM a strong, proven track record as a transformative leader. Throughout her career, across multiple geographies and cultures, she has consistently shown a deep understanding of the needs of her customers and clients, and how to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.
