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IBM & IIT, Bombay Partner To Develop Technical Talent

IBM and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay a premier institute for research and higher education in various technical and engineering areas, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop technology capabilities of common interest through collaborative research.

IBM and IIT Bombay will jointly develop technologies and capabilities in areas like Autonomic Computing, Grid Computing, Deep Computing, Databases, Web services, Network Management and Security amongst others. Under the umbrella of IBM’s Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS) program, the objective of this MOU is to equip technical talent at the grassroot levels with greater understanding of emerging technologies.

Speaking about the MOU, Harish Grama, Vice President, IBM India Software Labs said “The IBM Centre for Advanced Studies program plays a significant role in bringing together academia, government, and industry research organizations. Our MOU with IIT Bombay is step in this direction.”

He further added, “In an evolving world, students need to continuously develop their skills to work on new and innovative technologies. Through this MOU, IBM will enable students to be a part of the technology ready workforce".

Highlights of the MOU

ü Sponsorship of Ph.D/ M Tech/MS(Res) students for their research work on the chosen themes of mutual collaborative interest

ü Technology support that would enable students in their research project

ü Collaboration on research program with chosen faculty

Prof Ashok Misra, Director, IIT Bombay, said, “We are very glad that IBM, under the Centre for Advanced Studies programme, is signing an MOU with IIT Bombay to develop technologies and capabilities of common interest and engage in collaborative research initially in the areas of computer science and information technology. This MOU will enable a long term partnership between IBM, an industry leader and IIT Bombay an academic institute of excellence. We look forward to coming closer through new initiatives of supporting students and recognizing our faculty capabilities.”

Endorsing his view Prof Rangan Banerjee, Associate Dean (Research & Development), IIT Bombay, said, “Research is the backbone to develop technologies for the future. Corporate participation from IBM will provide us with a platform to, train and encourage research students and develop them into technically talented resources for the future.”

Source : http://news.moneycontrol.com/

 

IBM, IIT Bombay Partner To Develop Technical Talent

IBM and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop technology capabilities of common interest through collaborative research.

IBM and IIT Bombay will jointly develop technologies and capabilities in areas like autonomic computing, grid computing, deep computing, databases, web services, network management and security amongst others.

Under the umbrella of IBM’s Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS) program, the objective of this MOU is to equip technical talent at the grass root levels with greater understanding of emerging technologies.

Prof Rangan Banerjee, associate dean (Research & Development), IIT Bombay, said, “Research is the backbone to develop technologies for the future. Corporate participation from IBM will provide us with a platform to, train and encourage research students and develop them into technically talented resources for the future.”

According to the MoU, IBM will sponsor Ph.D/ M Tech/MS(Res) students for their research work on the chosen themes of mutual collaborative interest, provide technology support that would enable students in their research project and collaborate on research program with chosen faculty.

Source : http://www.ciol.com/

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