IBM Software Center of Excellence

IBM has been present in India since 1992 ( re-entry , after an exit in the 1970) Since inception IBM in India has expanded its operations considerably with regional headquarters in Bangalore and offices in 14 cities including regional offices in New Delhi,Mumbai,Kolkotta and Chennai. Today the company has established itself as one of the leaders in the Indian Information Technology (IT) industry.

IBM is the only IT Company in the world that offers end to end solutions to customers from hardware to software, services and consulting.

The IBM Software Center of Excellence aims at increasing the skill sets of the faculty and students of our college, leading to:

• Improvement in the quality of technical education.
• Increase in the employability of students.
• Placing the college in a leadership position.
• Improvement in the quality of technical education.
• Increase in the employability of students.
• Placing the college in a leadership position.

Our IBM Connect

On 29th July 2010, On behalf of our College Principal Dr. I. Nelson Joseph has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IBM Academic Initiative, Mr. Anil Menon, Vice President, IBM India Ltd.,

An IBM Software Center of Excellence Lab has also been inaugurated in our college by Mr. Anil Menon, Vice President, IBM India Ltd., in the presence of our Patron His Grace Most Rev. (Dr.) Soosa Pakiam M. Latin Archbishop of Trivandrum, our Manager Very Rev. Fr. George Paul A., our Bursar Rev. Fr. A.R.John, our Dean Prof. Stephen J.Nigli and our Principal Dr.I.Nelson Joseph.

Senior Management Testimonials on the Affiliation

Message of Manager

IBM has recognized and honored Marian Engineering College as a Centre of excellence and it is a great privilege for us to collaborate and liaison with them. IBM training programmes have already created an environment for hardware and software services and consultations. IBM training programmes conducted here are a great support to our faculty and students who work in Marian Research and Development Centre.

Very Rev. Fr. A. George Paul, Manager

Message of Bursar

Proud to be recognized as the Marian IBM Software Centre of Excellence. We are indeed obliged for helping our students with more training and gather more technical expertise. Expecting a perpectual alliance with IBM in all endeavors. Let us march towards strength from strength.

Rev. Fr. A.R.John, Bursar

Message of Principal

We consider it as a privilege to be associated with IBM in setting up this Centre of Excellence in our college. This relationship is sure to help the students and faculty to perform better. The joint efforts will bridge the gap between the curriculum and emerging technologies so that the students are ready for employment.

Prof. Tomy Michael, Principal

Message of HOD, CSE

The IBM Centre of Excellence is sure to give the students an opportunity to learn proven technologies such as DB2 and operating systems. This in turn will improve the employability of the students. Industrial standards are being brought to the academic institution by this effort. We are grateful to IBM and the management for this effort.

Prof. S.K.Mohan, HOD, CSE

Message of HOD, IT

Students from different disciplines should work together to bring out quality engineering products further. A sort of simultaneous work on a CAD model by different teams, from concept to realization of finished product using the latest software tools will ensure international quality.

Prof. K.Dhananjayan, HOD, IT