IBM industry solutions center in La Gaude, France

La Gaude is situated in the south of France near beautiful Cote D’Azur. This small town of about 7,000 boasts an IBM high technology laboratory. It is an innovation center that is dedicated to providing dedicated business solutions and expertise. The building itself is an architectural gem and is protected. It was designed and built in 1970s by famous architect Marcel Breuer.

modern electronic dashboard room — Five large screens showing real-time data, IBM solutions

laptop real-time automation and control system — Laptop-based system control and monitoring software for EDF

IBM is working on solutions for various industries here – healthcare, retail, transportation, government, energy, banking and many others. Engineers at this center work to develop smart systems for our cities, making them more efficient and green. IBM helps clients to improve ticketing, in-store merchandising and checkout, get rid of traffic jams and better control other complex processes.

A lot of the ideas are experimental, some are already implemented. The interiors of the solutions center are spacious, comfortable and well-decorated with company memorabilia. There are several areas for rest and relaxation and of course a cafeteria. A couple of entrances feature LED lighting in IBM deep blue color. Visits to offices like IBM’s solution center in La Gaude are inspiring and allow a glimpse of the future.