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The Hindu
13 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
British Deputy High Commissioner visits SVU, explores scope for collaboration
British Deputy High Commissioner for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Gareth Wynn Owen on Tuesday called for exploration of avenues for enhanced collaboration in research, student exchange programmes and faculty development initiatives. Mr. Owen visited Sri Venkateswara University here on Tuesday (June 24), where he interacted with the university's team led by Vice-Chancellor Ch. Appa Rao on leveraging the United Kingdom's expertise in various fields, including Artificial Intelligence, life sciences and sustainability to spur academic growth and innovation at SVU. The visit aimed to foster stronger ties between the U.K. and Andhra Pradesh, particularly in the realms of education, technology and economic development. Meanwhile, the IT industry team represented by Technology Companies Association of Andhra Pradesh (TCOAP) and National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) called on Mr. Owen to promote trade links and strengthen commercial partnerships. TCOAP president Vamsi Krishna Rayala, former presidents Lakshmi Padileti and T. Srinivas, and NIELIT Tirupati director G. Sashi Kumar held discussions on potential collaborations in emerging technologies and skill development for the IT workforce to create opportunities for mutual growth and investment. Reiterating the U.K.'s commitment to building robust partnerships with Indian institutions and industry, Mr. Owen dubbed Andhra Pradesh as a dynamic academic landscape with a thriving IT sector, thus presenting immense opportunities for collaboration.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
TCOAP ties up with ESC to strengthen IT firms in southern A.P.
The Technology Companies Association of Andhra Pradesh (TCOAP) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) for strengthening the IT ecosystem in southern Andhra Pradesh. TCOAP President Rayala Vamsikrishna exchanged copy of the MoU with ESC Vice Chairman Rajesh M. Revanker on Thursday (June 19). The collaboration aims to boost export potential and global market access for local MSMEs and start-ups. The ESC, a key trade promotion council supported by the Government of India, facilitates participation in international exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, B2B delegations and policy advocacy for technology exporters. This MoU marks a major milestone in promoting Andhra Pradesh as a preferred destination for technology investments and innovation. This initiative also marks a significant step forward in positioning Tirupati as a rising destination for technology-driven growth and innovation. The meet discussed the importance of developing an IT Park in Tirupati. The event brought together key industry stakeholders and a prominent real estate development firm from Karnataka to deliberate on critical aspects of the proposed project. The discussions focused on land allocation, establishment of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and the potential implementation of the project under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. The TCOAP members reiterated the importance of nurturing regional technology hubs to drive digital transformation, attract private investment and create significant employment opportunities for local talent. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has expressed its support for the initiative, committing to provide the necessary infrastructure and policy framework to facilitate its success.
