IBM eyes R-Comm's $1.5 billion outsourcing contract

It's been a low-key sixth India visit for Sam Palmisano, Chairman and CEO of IBM.

 

Apart from taking stock of their India operations, rumor has it that Palmisano is here to personally pitch for a USD 1.5 billion outsourcing contract with Reliance Communications, reports CNBC-TV18.

 

This would be on the lines of IBM's existing deals with Bharti and Idea Cellular. Reliance Communications had shortlisted four players, including IBM, for a 10-year contract. Sources said Palmisano has not met Anil Ambani.

 

However, he did meet existing clients like Sunil Mittal and he also made a courtesy call on Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran.