Abu Dhabi, May 1st, 2011 (WAM) -- Gulf Business Machines (GBM), and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) have signed a partnership agreement for the development of an Educational cloud computing platform, using the latest and leading enterprise technologies.
Undertaken by GBMs Abu Dhabi division, the project partnership was signed by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Chancellor, Higher Colleges of Technology and Ali Bin Hamoodah, Chairman Bin Hamoodah Trading on behalf of GBM, and it will be the first of its kind to be deployed in an educational institute in Abu Dhabi. In addition to the benefits that cloud computing will offer HCT, the project will act as a learning, research and development tool for students. Also, as part of effort to build the UAEs human capital and local cloud computing capabilities, GBM will involve HCTs students in the development process of the project to ensure optimum exposure to the cutting-edge technology. "When a higher education institution partners with leading IT companies, the benefits are endless and this is an indication of the growing importance of providing the latest IT technology for research, educational and training purposes. The partnership between GBM and HCT for the deployment of cloud computing solutions will leverage these benefits for building the UAE's human capital and cutting-edge, future IT skills and knowledge," Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Vice Chancellor, HCT said. In addition to involving students in the development of the Educational cloud computing platform, HCT will host guest lecturers from GBM on a regular basis. During the lectures, GBM spokespeople will showcase their experience and success stories in enterprise information technology and provide students with industry insights. "We are very proud to be part of this prestigious partnership with the HCT. In addition, we recognize the importance of training a new generation of IT professionals in the very latest technologies and we hope this project will achieve that goal," said Siamak Kia, General Manager, Abu Dhabi, GBM. "This project reflects our commitment to the United Arab Emirates, its people and our partners in the country to provide cutting edge solutions to meet their needs from an IT and educational perspective."Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2011.
