Press release from Business Wire India
Source: IIHT
Friday, November 11, 2011 04:30 PM IST (11:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Business services, Information technology; Technology
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IIHT Partners with Microsoft to Launch Learning programs on Cloud
Our cloud will enable people globally to acquire complex IT skills anywhere, anytime
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Friday, November 11, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- IIHT along with Microsoft launched, a one of its kind certification program "IIHT Certified Cloud Expert" .This cloud computing program will help IT professionals and aspirants acquire the necessary skills to develop into cloud professionals by acquiring hands on expertise in virtualization solutions, IT infrastructure monitoring and management, along with private cloud designing and deployment skills.
Also IIHT Ltd, India's leading technology training organization today announced the launch of 'Learning-as-a-Service' on the cloud using Microsoft Virtualization Technologies which will be powered on Dell Enterprise Server Solutions. IIHT's Cloud Strategy removes the need to continuously purchase, maintain, upgrade, and re-configure expensive equipment for ANY IT Training. This platform is available as real time experiential learning as a service and is accessible anywhere, anytime and on any device instantly on demand. This unique service supports simultaneous learning of 20,000 individuals with decreased cost, available on subscription, pay only on use, and individually customizable for any IT learning environment.
IIHT's Cloud Computing program will cater to the growing demand for trained & certified Cloud computing experts to the IT Industry.IIHT would train and certify 100,000 Cloud professionals globally including India in the next 3 Years.
Commenting at the launch Mr. Keshava Raju, MD & CEO, IIHT Ltd said, "This course is a first of its kind that is exceptional and uniquely differentiated, train's people on Cloud Technologies, using the Cloud and for the Cloud Industry."
IIHT Ltd and Microsoft Corporation, have announced a strategic alliance today in Bangalore. Under the partnership, IIHT would integrate highly sought after licensed Microsoft content into its career as well as short-term courses. Microsoft course content will be embedded into all IIHT's courses and will be offered across 150 cities in India. Along with the career and short-term IT courses, the students will also get the added advantage of Microsoft certifications and trainings to enhance skills and job opportunities.
Commenting at the launch Mr. Kyle Uphoff, Senior Regional Sales Director, Microsoft Learning said, "Today technology advancements are progressing at a rapid pace, creating high demand for IT professionals globally. We believe that a combination of relevant content from Microsoft Learning and structured learning methodologies from IIHT centers will go a long way in addressing this demand. We are pleased to collaborate with IIHT to deliver very tangible results."
Commenting at the launch Mr. Vineet Kshirsagar,Director, Partner Strategy and Programs, Microsoft, India said "We're very happy to be a part of this initiative. The demands for professionals conversant with the various aspects of cloud computing will only grow, and a course such as this one can help cater to that demand."
Gartner estimates the cloud market at $150 B by 2013. Source-Computer World 31st August 2010 Zinnov Management estimates, the Cloud Computing market in India to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 58% for the next 5 years. Source-Zinnov Management Consultant August 2011
All the Market research firms and Industry giants agree that the market for public cloud infrastructure, platforms and applications is already large and growing far more quicker than any other type of IT spending. But for cloud computing to deliver its promise, IT Companies need human resources with cloud computing competencies.
Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft Inc. on his visit to India last year had announced that Cloud computing would generate 300000 job in India over the next 5 years.Source-Zinnov Management Consultant May 2010
Nestor Infotech & EDS are the technology partners for the cloud implementation. The service offering is powered on Dell Enterprise Server Solutions.
About IIHT
Founded in the year 1992 in Bangalore by IIHT Ltd. is India's leading technology training organization in IMS. The company has its presence in over 200 centers in India along with and is also significantly present in countries like China, South Africa, New Zealand and Malaysia.
Ever since its inception, IIHT has recognized the potential of IMS and has concentrated its efforts on becoming a dominant education provider in that space. IIHT certifications are industry oriented, conducted in the state of the art training infrastructure with certified experienced faculty. IIHT has a portfolio of 50 courses and trains close to 60,000 students a year. The organization is known to have trained 10,00,000 students in 350 million hours so far
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft Corporation (India) Private Ltd is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, USA. It has had a presence in India since 1990 and currently has offices in 13 cities - Ahmadabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.
CONTACT DETAILS
Nanditha Harnath, 2020 MSL, +91 9916595092, nanditha.harnath@2020msl.com
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CONSUMER, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TECHNOLOGY
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