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Dell ties up with IIT Madras for research programme TOI Tech | Dec 4, 2014, 07.18 PM IST



CHENNAI: Dell has announced a tie-up with with IIT Madras 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 says it intends to leverage the capabilities at the Dell Networking Centre and the talent ecosystem available in Chennai towards strengthening research on the subject. The 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 partnership will cover sponsoring of various research projects and funding of research scholars working in areas that coincide with Dell Research objectives, as per the company. Additionally, it will offer 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 of research and chief research officer for 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. We strongly believe that industry-academia partnerships are key to fostering advancements in technology. We are confident that our partnership with IIT-M will bring unique approaches and compelling innovations for the future."

DU-ICSSR to offer research course for SC/ST students Last Updated: Thursday, December 4, 2014 - 19:11

New Delhi: Delhi University is offering a ten-day research methodology course for SC/ST students from across the country, the expense of which will be borne by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

"The refresher course will be conducted for 25 students who will be selected on basis of their knowledge of research and statistical methods.

"The candidates pursuing their doctoral work or planning to engage in research work in social sciences will be eligible to apply for this course," said Dr R B Singh, HOD of DU's Geography department, which will be conducting the course.

The candidates will be provided training in areas including fundamentals of social science research, qualitative research, quantitative research, use of computer and internet, foundation of statistical tools, remote sensing and geographical information system.

The travel and accommodation expenses of the candidates will also be reimbursed.

The applicants need to submit their research proposal and copy of caste certificate by end of this week.

"The applications have to be forwarded by the candidates' respective supervisors or institutions," he said.