IBM is a leading global technology and solutions provider and the world’s largest consulting organization. IBM’s end-to-end global capabilities include: Services, Software, Information Technology Systems, Research and Financing. Operating in more than 170 countries, IBM creates business value for its clients through integrated solutions that leverage innovative IT and deep business insights. In Africa, IBM is committed to partnering with governments, private sector companies, universities and communities to help drive transformation across the continent with high-value solutions and cross-industry capabilities covering healthcare, transportation, education, energy and banking, amongst others. Kenya hosts the East African operations headquarters for IBM. From here, IBM overlooks eight other countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan and Djibouti. The IBM Research-Africa is also based out of Nairobi from where IBM is working on innovative solutions for Africa’s grand challenges.