IBM announces 2nd edition of its customer contest

IBM announces India leg of The Great Mind Challenge for Business 2010

IBM announced the second edition of its premier and unique customer contest The Great Mind Challenge for Business 2010. Based on the positive feedback and overwhelming response from customers last year across the country,The Great Mind Challenge 2010 is back and will be open for nominations till August 15,2010.

The Great Mind Challenge for Business contest has been instituted to recognize and reward,the most innovative and efficient use of applications developed by IBM customers using IBM software and solutions that have succeeded in bringing about a change in their organizations,while creating business value for them.

The contest is open for visionary IBM clients who have successfully implemented IBM software solutions to create exceptional business benefits.

The categories for the contest include:

Ø Most Innovative Solution Built Using Lotus Software

Ø Most Innovative Solution Implemented Using WebSphere Software

Ø Most Efficient Service Management Solution Implemented using Tivoli Software

Ø Most Innovative Solution Built Using Rational Software

Ø Most Innovative Solution Implemented Using Information Management Software

Ø Most Effective Decision Making Using IBM Business Analytics Software

Ø Most Innovative Green IT Solution using IBM Software

Ø Most Strategic Enterprise using IBM Software

All solutions entered must have been developed using purchased IBM software products. While third party products may be part of the nominated solution,the key components must be IBM software products. Shortlisted nominations would be invited for an in-person discussion with a panel consisting of eminent academicians and technology media professionals.

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Protests in Manipur's Churachandpur turned violent as two men were arrested for damaging decorations for PM Modi's visit. The crowd demanded their release and attempted to storm the police station. The men were eventually released after a bail hearing. The incident occurred after a clash between locals and police on Thursday, but the situation had calmed down before Saturday's visit.

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