ArmInfo. Armenian President Armen Sargsyan held a meeting with a delegation of IBM, headed by the Director General in Russia and the CIS countries Iris Jeba.As the press service of the RA President told ArmInfo, during the meeting the interlocutors discussed the framework of cooperation and the possibilities of implementing joint programs.The President noted that Armenia is interested in information and digital technologies, in particular, in the development of artificial intelligence. He stressed that Armenia has all the necessary prerequisites for becoming a leader in this field. In particular, Armen Sargsyan noted that a high-quality scientific and educational environment has been formed in the country, as well as an important bridge between both the East and the West.IBM representative Iris Jeban noted that the company is interested in cooperation with Armenia and is ready to consider the possibility of implementing joint programs.It should be noted that Iris Jeba took office as the company's general director in Russia and in the CIS countries from November 1, 2018. "Throughout my career, I worked with many large companies in Russia and the CIS. Currently, IBM is entering the era of artificial intelligence, and we are helping customers use the associated new IT capabilities in data processing, cloud environments, information security, blockchain networks and the Internet of Things Platforms, "then commented Iris Jeb on her appointment.
Iris Jeba joined IBM in 2005 as a sales representative. Since 2009, she has held senior positions in the Central and Eastern European region, including being the CEO of a corporation in Serbia, and then worked at IBM Systems and the Shanghai branch of Growth Markets. Prior to this assignment, Iris Jeba worked in the Moscow office of IBM as Director for Strategic Initiatives in Russia and the CIS. IBM is a global innovation and technology company and the largest IT employer serving customers in 170 countries. The corporation specializes in cognitive solutions and cloud platforms in order to be meaningful to customers and the world as a whole. IBM technology and capabilities have the potential to transform organizations, communities, and quality of life. IBM has been doing business in Russia and the CIS for over 40 years. The company is a leading provider of advanced solutions and services for customers from various sectors of the economy, including the public sector, telecommunications, health care, finance and insurance, retail, oil and gas.