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Future Skills at Monash College and Microsoft Lead the Way in Responsible AI Education, Pioneering Industry-Driven Collaboration

May 3, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #Future Skill, #Microsoft, #Monash College, #Ms Mithen

3rd May 2024: Future Skills Monash College has today announced a unique collaboration with Microsoft, which will deliver a fresh new approach to technology education and industry partnership in Australia.

With Microsoft’s AI learning content, certifications, and expertise integrated into Monash College’s Future Skills programs, students will benefit from industry-relevant education, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of the technology sector.

The initiative will not only elevate the standard of AI education but also offer an extensive suite of Microsoft certifications and badges. Monash College CEO Jo Mithen said these credentials provide tangible, industry-recognized qualifications, empowering individuals to advance their careers in AI and technology.

“Monash College is proud to partner with Microsoft in pioneering AI-driven solutions that redefine the educational landscape. Together, we’re not just shaping the future; we’re defining it,” said Ms Mithen.

“At Monash College, we’re equipping our students with the skills Australia’s and Victoria’s economy needs, and part of that is exposing them to cutting-edge opportunities that prepare them for the demands of tomorrow’s workforce. Our collaboration with Microsoft exemplifies this dedication, as we leverage AI to enhance learning outcomes and empower our students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.”

“By joining forces with Microsoft, Monash College is opening doors to endless possibilities. Through this innovative AI collaboration, we’re reimagining education, driving innovation, and equipping our students with the skills they need to excel in the digital age.”

A feature of the partnership, and a global first, will require all Future Skills students to complete a Microsoft ‘Responsible AI’ learning path, ensuring students are grounded in the principles of fairness, equity, and responsibility in developing and using AI applications.

Microsoft subject matter experts will work alongside the Future Skills academic team to carefully consider how best to expose students to relevant AI concepts and applications in the context of their studies. Students will benefit from greater confidence when contemplating or using AI applications which will directly benefit employers, particularly within the small and medium business sector.
To launch the partnership Sarah Carney, Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, delivered a keynote with a panel of employers that explored the impact of AI in the tech, healthcare, and energy sectors.

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“Future Skills Monash College and Microsoft are committed to setting new benchmarks in education and training. The partnership represents a unique meeting of industry thought leaders and trainers, aimed at providing unparalleled upskilling and reskilling opportunities. It’s an important step towards empowering employers and professionals not only in Victoria but across Australia.”

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ASUS Announces Next Level. AI Incredible. Launch Event for its first New-Era ASUS AI PC

May 2, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #AI PC, #ASUS, #launch event, #Microsoft

India, May 1, 2024 — ASUS today announced its Next Level. AI Incredible. virtual launch event will take place on May 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. PST (May 20, 2024, at 08:00 p.m. GMT). This eagerly awaited online-only event will unveil a premium ultraportable laptop that is the first new-era ASUS AI PC. The launch event, which will feature a collaboration between Microsoft, Qualcomm, and ASUS, celebrates the first of the new-era ASUS AI PCs, which are set to redefine the very fabric of computing. This groundbreaking generation of AI-powered technology will chart new horizons in the digital landscape.

The new laptop will usher in a new era of ASUS AI PCs, breaking traditional boundaries and harnessing advanced AI capabilities. With comprehensive support for the latest AI functionality from ASUS and Microsoft, it offers personalized AI experiences tailored to individual requirements.

During the virtual launch event, ASUS Co-CEO S.Y. Hsu will be accompanied by distinguished speakers from industry giants Qualcomm and Microsoft. Together, they will provide invaluable insights into their contributions to the development of the new generation of ASUS AI PCs, shedding light on the collaborative efforts that have brought this remarkable innovation to fruition.

Furthermore, attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience the ASUS AI PC lineup and much more firsthand at Computex 2024 in Taipei. This highly anticipated event will showcase a diverse range of cutting-edge products, offering attendees a glimpse into the future of technology. Don’t miss out on this transformative experience. Join ASUS online for the Next Level. AI Incredible.

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IBM and Microsoft Collaborate to Launch Experience Zone in Bangalore

Apr 5, 2024 by Gayathri Pariti 0 Comments #Amit Sharma, #Bangalore, #Dinis Couto, #IBM, #Microsoft

Bangalore, India – 5 April 2024: IBM Consulting and Microsoft today announced the opening of the IBM-Microsoft Experience Zone in Bangalore, India – a first of its kind for the collaboration. The Experience Zone provides a dedicated space for clients to explore how generative AI, hybrid cloud and other Microsoft products and technologies can accelerate their business transformation journeys and help them gain a strategic advantage.

At the Experience Zone, clients from around the globe and across industries can work with IBM Consulting, in various technology zones, to co-ideate and co-create generative AI powered solutions that leverage Azure OpenAI Service, Copilot and other Microsoft technologies. Within the technology stations, clients can explore business solutions for cloud modernization, data, analytics and advanced AI, customer relationship management, employee experience, finance and operations, IoT and edge, and emerging technology including augmented reality and virtual reality. The Experience Zone also highlights industry solutions for the government, retail and energy sectors.

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The IBM-Microsoft Experience Zone will provide clients with access to learn more about how to elevate employees’ talents with next-generation skills and access best-in-class case studies. Clients will have opportunities to connect with peers who are harnessing the power of generative AI in today’s competitive marketplace.

“The Experience Zone represents the shared commitment of IBM Consulting and Microsoft to the co-investment, co-creation and co-delivery of joint solutions for our clients,” said Amit Sharma, Managing Partner – Global Delivery, IBM Consulting. “It brings our ‘better together’ philosophy to life, serving as a hub to foster collaboration and creativity. We are excited to present our clients with the opportunity to leverage the joint capabilities of IBM Consulting and Microsoft under a single roof and help them unlock the full potential of AI and hybrid cloud across the enterprise.”

“We are excited to launch the new Experience Zone in collaboration with IBM, bringing together IBM Consulting’s expertise and Microsoft Cloud technologies and services to deliver value for clients,” said Dinis Couto, General Manager of Global Partner Solutions for Microsoft. “Partners like IBM are key to helping businesses deploy AI and hybrid cloud solutions at scale. This brings us closer to clients and underscores our progress as partners.”

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LPU Student Listed Among India’s Top 90 Brightest Engineering Minds

Jan 29, 2022 by Gouri 0 Comments #'ET Campus Stars Class', #Ashok Mittal, #Google, #Lovely Professional University (LPU), #Microsoft, #SAP, #VMware IT ACADEMY, #Vustepalli Sai Charan

New Delhi, January 28, 2022: India’s largest hunt for brightest engineering minds led by ‘ET Campus Stars Class’ has listed B Tech Computer Science Engineering (CSE) student, Vustepalli Sai Charan, of Lovely Professional University (LPU) amongst the top 87 students of the country. LPU students have outshined 40,000 plus engineering students from more than 2,000 colleges and universities from all across the country. Moreover, he has been recognized amongst a few non-IIT students, and as the only student from Punjab State, for winning such a coveted achievement.

Sai Charan has now been inducted in the brilliant ‘ET Campus Stars Class’ to further shape the future of the nation in various fields of engineering by unlocking his true potential. The jury comprised the country’s top 14 CXO’s for evaluating the skills based on the organisational outcomes. Leveraging LPU’s industry-oriented approach towards imparting futuristic education and providing platforms to excel in various arenas, Sai Charan is set to leave his mark across the world.

Congratulating the promising students of the university, Lovely Professional University Chancellor, Mr Ashok Mittal said, “Our students have consistently demonstrated excellence across various competitions over the years. Vustepalli Sai Charan’s achievement of getting named as one of India’s top 90 Brightest Engineering Minds has brought glory to the nation and the university. I would like to encourage all the students to realise their potential and make their university, professors, and parents proud”.

Expressing his excitement Vustepalli Sai Charan said “I would like to thank my university for providing me with such a great platform like ET Campus Stars for displaying my potential and perfecting my abilities. This win was only made possible because of the mentorship provided and the confidence instilled in me at Lovely Professional University”.

With significant placement opportunities, there is an all-inclusive environment for a CSE student at LPU to study and get ready for the corporate world while sharpening skills and knowledge. With an innovative and productive environment, more emphasis is laid on practical sessions. LPU also has top collaborations with Google, Microsoft, SAP, VMware IT ACADEMY and many more to provide globally needed specialisations to students.

ET Campus Star is India’s largest hunt for the brightest engineering minds. The program has always inspired and identified engineering talent that is poised to shape the future of the nation in various fields of engineering. It makes selected students’ skills bench-marked by taking globally validated and industry-endorsed assessments. They become industry ready and get an edge over 28 Lakh engineering students by having exclusive interaction with leaders in the field.

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Microsoft launches initiative to help SMBs develop digital skills for success

Jan 28, 2022 by Gouri 0 Comments #digital skills, #Harish Vellat, #Microsoft, #Microsoft India

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Bengaluru, January 27, 2022: Aiming to help small and medium businesses (SMBs) stay ahead of the curve with the right digital skills, Microsoft India today launched a skilling initiative by centralizing all its relevant skill-building resources. Tailored specifically for the country’s SMBs, this effort builds on the global skills initiative that had helped close to three million people in India acquire digital skills during the pandemic.

Small and medium businesses are the backbone of the country’s economy, contributing to ~30% of India’s GDP and providing employment to over 114 million people. Digital tools are essential to helping SMBs respond to changes in the market, streamline their organizations, protect against threats and plan for long-term business resiliency. However, a lack of employee skills has been among the biggest challenges for SMBs in responding to the pandemic. With high customer expectations for digital literacy — and a surge in connected digital experiences — SMBs need to continuously learn new ways to use technology for greater customer engagement, efficiency and agility.

As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, digital skills are fundamental to helping SMBs evaluate and implement the right digital tools, in the right way. By building their digital skills, SMBs raise their knowledge capital, including organizational processes and employee talent, putting them at a greater competitive advantage in a digitally enabled economy.

Harish Vellat, Country Head – Small, Medium & Corporate Business, Microsoft India, said, “SMBs have been at the forefront of our country’s economic rebuilding following the pandemic and are facing immense pressure to keep up with the dramatic shift in how we work and live. It is critical that they are equipped with the skills that can help them develop long-term strategies for their business and reimagine new paths for their success. By providing these skill-building resources, we are fulfilling our commitment to creating an inclusive economy and helping SMBs transform and thrive.”

Because small business owners want to focus on growing their business — not on searching for the right training resources — Microsoft’s goal is to make it easier for them to find what they need when they need it. The flexible and accessible skill-building approach provides digital skilling resources via e-learning and online training assets from sources like Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn Learning. Through the resource hub, businesses can explore proven expertise, technical training, online workshops, and best practices, as well as earn Microsoft certifications on technical learning paths. Aligning the resources to the top priorities of SMBs means they can start building skills focused on what matters most to their organization:

  • Connecting with customers and growing business. The right digital skills to use technology for customer relationship management (CRM), digital marketing, advertising and branding will help businesses better serve their customers and reach new audiences.
  • Keeping employees engaged and productive. Whether a business has only one employee or a large team, digital skills can help people stay collaborative and focused while engaging with meaningful projects.
  • Achieving greater efficiency to save time and resources. Because tech enables businesses to quickly address customers’ needs and streamline manual processes, businesses should learn how to use tools that work together to help them keep departments connected, lower overhead costs and maximize efficiency.
  • Increasing security in a digital world. By educating and skilling employees through best practices, businesses are better able to use the technology that can help them protect customers’ and employees’ data. In avoiding breaches, these businesses can avoid the associated high costs and reputation loss.
  • Flexing to meet market opportunities. As businesses become more digitally enabled and skilled, they can analyze available data, understand trends and move more quickly to embrace market opportunities.
  • Accelerating with lessons in entrepreneurship. By learning about foundational principles in finance, marketing, bootstrapping, selling, SMB owners can get a head-start on successful business operations.

Digital skills can play a vital role in helping businesses remain adaptable, resilient and innovative and foster a more inclusive future-ready labour market. Microsoft is committed to empowering SMBs in the country with the resources that can help them reimagine how to reach their goals today for a more profitable tomorrow.