IBM has announced the opening of IBM Research and Development – Australia which is IBM’s first Laboratory to combine research and development in a single organisation focused on accelerating progress towards a smarter planet.
The Laboratory, located on Lygon Street, Carlton, has been operational since early 2011 and will employ 150 people within five years. IBM has already commenced assembling a world-class team of research scientists of local and international research talent. A number of research projects are underway with key partners, including the University of Melbourne.
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| 14 Oct 2011 | IBM Opens Research and Development Laboratory in Australia |
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John Kelly, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research - R&D Lab Australia Opening
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John Kelly, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research, speaking at R&D Lab Australia opening
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Ribbon Cutting - IBM R&D Lab Australia, Official Opening
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'Ribbon Cutting'. John Kelly, Andrew Stevens, Robert Morris, Glenn Wightwick & Glenn David (University of Melbourne) at R&D Lab Australia opening.
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Glenn Wightwick, Director, IBM Research and Development - Australia, and Chief Technologist for IBM Australia - R&D Lab Australia Opening
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Glenn Wightwick, Director, IBM Research and Development - Australia, and Chief Technologist for IBM Australia speaking at R&D Lab Australia opening
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Andrew Stevens, MD, IBM A/NZ - R&D Lab Australia Opening
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Andrew Stevens, MD, IBM A/NZ speaking at R&D Lab Australia opening
Contact(s) for the Press kit
Gisele Boulay
IBM External Relations
0401-713-940
gboulay@au1.ibm.com
Additional resources
PDF documents
Press Resources & IBM PR Contact Details (33 KB)
Andrew Stevens' address at the IBM Global R&D Lab Australia opening (33 KB)