IT giant Dell has announced its collaboration with IIT Madras (IIT-M) for joint research and development programme in the area of next generation infrastructure and cloud technologies. As part of the partnership, Dell and IIT Madras will undertake collaborative research projects for next-generation technology and business needs.
Dell aims to leverage the capabilities of its Chennai based Dell Networking Centre and the local talent for strengthening research on the subject. This industry-academia partnership will address research and development of next-generation cloud technologies that would play a key role in industry verticals such as Telecom and Healthcare.
The tie up entails sponsoring of various research projects and funding of research scholars working in areas that coincide with Dell Research objectives. Additionally, the partnership provides internship opportunities for IIT-M students to experience industry environment and work on key technology challenges, pursued by Dell Research.
Announcing the collaboration, Dr. Jai Menon, Vice President, Head – Research and Chief Research Officer – Dell said, “Dell’s heritage is all about listening to customers and using that insight to create innovative technology solutions that help them succeed. While innovation has always been at the core of Dell, we now want to focus on disruptive, futuristic technologies.”