IBM Launches Consulting FutureNow Centre in Visakhapatnam with Andhra Pradesh Minister
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated IBM's new Consulting FutureNow Centre in Visakhapatnam, designed to deliver advanced AI, cloud, software engineering, and cybersecurity services to global clients. The centre aims to position Visakhapatnam as a hub for digital innovation, create quality employment, and integrate local talent into the global digital economy. IBM officials highlighted India's potential to lead in digital transformation aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. The facility complements IBM's network of 15 FutureNow Centres across India.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 70%, Right 30%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 5 Aug, 10:46 am. Other outlets followed.