IBM, Airtel team up to power India’s private cloud push with localized data compliance

IBM has joined hands with Bharti Airtel to build two new multi-cloud regions in Mumbai and Chennai, aiming to serve India’s rising demand for private cloud and data-residency-compliant infrastructure. The collaboration will host IBM’s SaaS portfolio on Airtel’s platform, targeting regulated sectors like banking and FMCG. IBM India chief Sandip Patel said the initiative aligns with India’s ambition to become the global skills hub in the AI er