Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated IBM's Client Innovation Center (CIC) in Bhubaneswar. Speaking at the inauguration, Patnaik called it a "watershed moment, signifying the fast changing IT ecosystem in the state". He added that Odisha is now fast emerging as a technology resource hub. "Over the years, the resurgent Odisha has scripted success stories in many spheres," Patnaik said.