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Bridging the gap between academia and industry
The recently announced 'Drona partner programme' is an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry.
In another partnership of the industry and academia, multinational computer technology and consulting major IBM has collaborated with institutions in order to help create a skilled and competitive IT workforce.
The programme offers a range of resources and support to students, faculty and institutions, in order to provide skills in open standards, critical in a fast-paced and ever-changing IT industry. The programme also includes the latest technologies in lBM software, hardware, course materials, training and other resources.
Developing strategic linkages with universities and colleges, assisting colleges with curriculum development and instruct tional material, helping colleges develop consistent, high quality curricula for leading -'and emerging technologies, promoting high quality education by providing state-of-the art support, enhancing emerging technologies in colleges and universities and enabling colleges to get exposure to the latest technologies and develop a student resource for the application and use of technologies are among the main objectives.
IBM India has invested $1.5 million in academia initiatives in the last two years. The recently announced 'Drona partner programme' is an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry. Through this, the company will train teachers and professors to make their students industry-ready.
"A lot of times pedagogy cannot be applied at work directly. When the faculty interacts with professionals, there is great scope for bridging the gap that exists," Anil Menon, vice-president, Channels, Marketing and Ecosystems, IBM India/South Asia, said. "We would also be involving students in live projects later, with IBM mentors leading a team. We are predominantly looking at engineering colleges right now," he said.
IBM announces Drona partner programme
Indiatimes.com
Software major IBM on Friday announced a new initiative Drona partner programme for faculty members to train IT students.
Under the programme, IBM would collaborate with Independent Software Vendors, universities and work together to empower the faculties to train students specialising in IT.
"The overall aim of the Drona Programme is to demonstrate how IBM is collaborating with ISVs, universities and partners to grow IT as part of the liberal arts," IBM Vice-President (Channels, Marketing and Ecosystems) India/South Asia Anil Menon, said.
The programme, which is expected to benefit ISVs and faculty members, would pave way for better understanding on current requirements and execution bottlenecks - both for faculty members and ISVs, he said.
"Today's IT jobs require more than just strong technical abilities, they also demand industry and business knowledge as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills. This makes it imperative for industry, partners and academia to understand what the businesses are looking for in the next generation of IT hires.
"We hope that Drona Partner Programme will give a boost to qualified job-ready professionals to lead the future of the IT industry", he said.
He also said, quoting industry sources, about 1.5 million skilled IT experts will be needed by 2012.
IBM launches Drona Programme
Publication- The Hindustan Times
Edition- New Delhi
IBM announced the first of its kind initiative - Drona Partner Programme - aimed at empowering faculty members with the right resources to prepare students for 21st century skills. By providing a platform for collaboration between leading independent software vendors and academia, IBM plans to bring key players within the ecosystem together to build crucial business and technology skills for the global economy. The overall aim of the Drona Programme is to demonstrate how IBM is collaborating with independent software vendors, universities and partners together to help drive IT as part of the new liberal arts.
IBM announces platform to bring academia - industry collaboration
The Economic Times
IBM has announced an initiative called Drona Partner Programme to enable greater collaboration between academia and industry. Under this, IBM will provide the platform for collaboration between independent software vendors (ISVs) and academia to bring in the right resources for the latter. This, in turn, is expected to improve the employability skills of the students.
Anil Menon of IBM India says, “Today’s IT jobs require more than just strong technical abilities; they also demand industry and business knowledge, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills. This makes it imperative for industry, partners and academia to understand what the businesses are looking for in the next generation of IT hires.”
According to industry sources, approximately 1.5 million skilled IT experts will be needed by 2012 — a trend that is fuelling major opportunities for innovation and career growth for IT students, especially in India, China and south-east Asia. The Drona Programme, which will mutually benefit ISVs and faculty members, is expected to pave the way for better understanding of current requirements and execution bottlenecks.
IBM initiates Drona Programme
The New Indian Express
IBM has announced the first of its kind initiative- The Drona partner programme for empowering faculty members with right resources to prepare students for the 21st century. By providing a platform for collaboration between Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and academia, IBM plans to bring key players within the ecosystem together to build crucial business and technology skills for the global economy.
IBM announces Drona Partner Programme
Business Standard
IBM today announced the 'Drona Partner Programme'for faculty members and for ISVs aimed at providing a platform for collaboration between independent software vendors (ISV) and academia,
At a function organised here, IBM India/South Asia Vice-President (Channels, Marketing and Ecosystems) Anil Menon, quoting industry sources, said approximately 1.5 million skilled IT experts will be needed by 2012."The overall aim of the Drona Programme is to demonstrate how IBM is collaborating with ISVs, universities and partners together to grow IT as part of the liberal arts", he said.
The Drona Programme, which is expected to benefit such ISVs and faculty members, would pave way for better understanding on current requirements and bottlenecks for faculty members and to ISVs, he said. "Today's IT jobs require more than just strong technical abilities-they also demand industry and business knowledge, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills.
This makes it imperative for industry, partners and academia to understand what the businesses are looking for in the next generation of IT hires. We hope that the Drona Partner Programme will give a boost to qualified job-ready professionals to lead the future of the IT industry", he said.
IBM project seeks to create skilled labor pool
CXOToday.com
IBM has launched a new initiative - Drona Partner Program - aimed at empowering faculty members with right resources to prepare students for the 21st century skills. By providing a platform for collaboration between leading Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and academia, IBM plans to bring key players within the ecosystem together to build crucial business and technology skills for the global economy.
With forecasts that nearly 1.5 million skilled IT experts will be needed by 2012 -- a trend that is fueling major opportunities for innovation and career growth for IT students especially in India, China, and Southeast Asia, the Drona Program will mutually benefit ISVs and faculty members. It will pave way for better understanding current requirements and execution bottlenecks - both for faculty members and ISVs and enable them to effectively work towards instilling insights into students and business.
Universities provide excellent learning environments, but find it difficult to teach students about an IT transformation in progress unless those driving the transformation - IT companies at the helm of transformation -- provide real-time inputs and support to academia.
IBM launches Drona Partner Programme
Money Control.com
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ibm-launches-drona-partner-programme/10/20/343557
IBM announced the first of its kind initiative – Drona Partner Programme – aimed at empowering faculty members with right resources to prepare students for the 21st century skills. By providing a platform for collaboration between leading independent software vendors (ISVs) and academia, IBM plans to bring key players within the ecosystem together to build crucial business and technology skills for the global economy.
Speaking at the event, Anil Menon, VP - Channels, Marketing & Ecosystems, IBM India / South Asia commented: “As technology and business environments continue to change rapidly, IT professionals are required to learn and apply new skills to compete in a global economy. Today's IT jobs require more than just strong technical abilities; they also demand industry and business knowledge, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills. This makes it imperative for industry, partners and academia to understand what the businesses are looking for in the next generation of IT hires. We hope that the Drona Partner Programme will give a boost to qualified job-ready professionals to lead the future of the IT industry.”
According industry sources, approx. 1.5 million skilled IT experts will be needed by 2012 -- a trend that is fueling major opportunities for innovation and career growth for IT students especially in India, China and Southeast Asia. The overall aim of the Drona Programme is to demonstrate how IBM is collaborating with ISVs, universities and partners together to help drive IT as part of the new liberal arts. With its wealth of resources, including hands on mentoring, grants, and courseware IBM is delivering on its promise to invest in the future IT leaders of tomorrow. The Drona Programme, which will mutually benefit ISVs and faculty members will pave way for better understanding current requirements and execution bottlenecks – both for faculty members and ISVs and enable them to effectively work towards instilling insights into students and business.
“Technological and demographic changes, together with the development of the global economy, have all increased the scale and complexity of work. These changes have also left gaps in the understanding of how to manage networks of people, technology and institutions on which thriving and successful businesses rely – resulting in both faculty and students undergoing a transformation in the way training is undertaken today. Through IBM’s Drona Partner summit, we’ll be able to equip ourselves and our students with effective skills to overcome such challenges,” commented Prof. N.Murali from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai who was a speaker at the event.
Universities provide excellent learning environments, but find it difficult to teach students about an IT transformation in progress unless those driving the transformation –-- IT companies at the helm of transformation--- provide real-time inputs and support to academia. IBM, with its “full spectrum” of research, services, industry and technology expertise besides an extensive business partner network is in a unique position to work closely with academic institutions to help shape the workforce and business and society of the future.
IBM FOCUSES ON IT LEADERS OF TOMORROW
EFY Times.com
Link- http://www.efytimes.com/efytimes/fullnewsp.asp?edid=27169
IBM has launched Drona Partner Programme to empower faculty members with right resources to prepare students for the 21st century skills. By providing a platform for collaboration between leading independent software vendors (ISVs) and academia, the company is planning to bring key players within the ecosystem together to build crucial business and technology skills for the global economy.With its wealth of resources, including hands on mentoring, grants, and courseware IBM is delivering on its promise to invest in the IT leaders of tomorrow. The Drona Programme, which will mutually benefit ISVs and faculty members, will pave way for better understanding current requirements and execution bottlenecks – both for faculty members and ISVs and enable them to effectively work towards instilling insights into students and business.
Commenting on this initiative, Anil Menon, vice president, channels, marketing and ecosystems, IBM India/South Asia, said, "As technology and business environments continue to change rapidly, IT professionals are required to learn and apply new skills to compete in a global economy. Today's IT jobs require more than just strong technical abilities; they also demand industry and business knowledge, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills. This makes it imperative for industry, partners and academia to understand what the businesses are looking for in the next generation of IT hires. We hope that the Drona Partner Programme will give a boost to qualified job-ready professionals to lead the future of the IT industry."
IBM LAUNCHES DRONA FOR FACULTY - INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Silicon India.com
Link- http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/42980
IBM announced the first of its kind initiative – Drona Partner Programme – aimed at empowering faculty members with right resources to prepare students for the 21st century skills. By providing a platform for collaboration between leading independent software vendors (ISVs) and academia, IBM plans to bring key players within the ecosystem together to build crucial business and technology skills for the global economy.
Speaking at the event, Anil Menon, VP - Channels, Marketing & Ecosystems, IBM India / South Asia commented, "As technology and business environments continue to change rapidly, IT professionals are required to learn and apply new skills to compete in a global economy. Today’s IT jobs require more than just strong technical abilities; they also demand industry and business knowledge, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills. This makes it imperative for industry, partners and academia to understand what the businesses are looking for in the next generation of IT hires. We hope that the Drona Partner Program will give a boost to qualified job-ready professionals to lead the future of the IT industry."
According to industry sources, around 1.5 million skilled IT experts will be needed by 2012 - a trend that is fueling major opportunities for innovation and career growth for IT students especially in India, China and Southeast Asia. The overall aim of the Drona Program is to demonstrate how IBM is collaborating with ISVs, universities and partners together to help drive IT as part of the new liberal arts. With its wealth of resources, including hands on mentoring, grants, and course-ware IBM is delivering on its promise to invest in the future IT leaders of tomorrow. The Drona Program, which will mutually benefit ISVs and faculty members will pave way for better understanding of current requirements and execution bottlenecks - both for faculty members and ISVs and enable them to effectively work towards instilling insights into students and business.
"Technological and demographic changes, together with the development of the global economy, have all increased the scale and complexity of work. These changes have also left gaps in the understanding of how to manage networks of people, technology and institutions on which thriving and successful businesses rely - resulting in both faculty and students undergoing a transformation in the way training is undertaken today. Through IBM’s Drona Partner summit, we'll be able to equip ourselves and our students with effective skills to overcome such challenges," commented Prof. N.Murali from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai.
Universities provide excellent learning environments, but find it difficult to teach students about an IT transformation in progress unless those driving the transformation - IT companies at the helm of transformation - provide real-time inputs and support to academia. IBM, with its "full spectrum" of research, services, industry and technology expertise besides an extensive business partner network is in a unique position to work closely with academic institutions to help shape the workforce and business and society of the future.
IBM ANNOUNCES DRONA PARTNER PROGRAMME
Chennaionline. Com
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newsitem.asp?NEWSID=173c6324-0b8a-4846-a248-
ddf991cf2094&CATEGORYNAME=CHN
IBM today announced the 'Drona Partner Programme'for faculty members and for ISVs aimed at providing a platform for collaboration between independent software vendors (ISV) and academia, At a function organised here, IBM India/South Asia Vice-President (Channels, Marketing and Ecosystems) Anil Menon, quoting industry sources, said approximately 1.5 million skilled IT experts will be needed by 2012.
"The overall aim of the Drona Programme is to demonstrate how IBM is collaborating with ISVs, universities and partners together to grow IT as part of the liberal arts", he said. The Drona Programme, which is expected to benefit such ISVs and faculty members, would pave way for better understanding on current requirements and bottlenecks for faculty members and to ISVs, he said.
"Today's IT jobs require more than just strong technical abilities-they also demand industry and business knowledge, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills. This makes it imperative for industry, partners and academia to understand what the businesses are looking for in the next generation of IT hires. We hope that the Drona Partner Programme will give a boost to qualified job-ready professionals to lead the future of the IT industry", he said
IBM ANNOUNCES DRONA PARTNER PROGRAMME
Uclue.de
Link- http://in.uclue.de/5904485.html
IBM today announced the 'Drona Partner Programme'for faculty members and for ISVs aimed at providing a platform for collaboration between independent software vendors (ISV) and academia, At a function organised here, IBM India/South Asia Vice-President (Channels, Marketing and Ecosystems) Anil Menon, quoting industry sources, said approximately 1.5 million skilled IT experts will be needed by 2012.
"The overall aim of the Drona Programme is to demonstrate how IBM is collaborating with ISVs, universities and partners together to grow IT as part of the liberal arts", he said. The Drona Programme, which is expected to benefit such ISVs and faculty members, would pave way for better understanding on current requirements and bottlenecks for faculty members and to ISVs, he said.
"Today's IT jobs require more than just strong technical abilities-they also demand industry and business knowledge, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills. This makes it imperative for industry, partners and academia to understand what the businesses are looking for in the next generation of IT hires. We hope that the Drona Partner Programme will give a boost to qualified job-ready professionals to lead the future of the IT industry", he said.
IBM FOCUSES ON FACULTY IN ITS ACADEMIC INITIATIVE
Thaiindiannews.com
Link- http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/
ibm-focuses-on-faculty-in-its-academic-initiative_10062525.html
Computer giant IBM has launched yet another academic programme, this time to help university faculty instil modern-day skills among students. IBM hopes the initiative launched in Chennai Friday will soon be taken to five other Indian cities. IBM India has invested $1.5 million in its academia initiatives in the last two years, imparting training on open standards-based technologies to more than 125,000 students from 575 colleges.
In 2007, it helped 62,000 students from over a thousand Indian middle-level technical institutions in 28 states to participate in its academic initiatives that changes an “IT student into a skilled and competitive global worker”, IBM officials said.
The company also trained over 8,200 teachers last year.Industry sources say 1.5 million skilled information technology experts will be needed by 2012, a factor fuelling IT education in India, China and Southeast Asia.
“Today’s IT jobs require more than just strong technical abilities. They also demand industry and business knowledge as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills,” IBM India’s vice president for channels, marketing and ecosystems Anil Menon told an audience of senior faculty members from different universities in Tamil Nadu Friday.
“This makes it imperative for industry, partners and academia to understand what the businesses are looking for in the next generation of IT hires,” he added. “They (IBM) have a important role - teaching the teachers,” said A. Gopalakrishnan, placement cell head at Vinayaka Mission University.
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