| | APRIL, 20259Multinational company, Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a hybrid cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Centre at to improve digital skills development and facilitating AI adoption among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).The VDI Centre can support as many as 80 virtual machines that are accessible through any web browser. It enables students to study from any location without the burden of hardware specifications, promoting more adaptable teaching approaches. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) removes the requirement for desktops and IT hardware to be situated in the same physical location. It allows users to connect to a remote data centre via the Internet or local network, delivering a quick and efficient experience no matter where the student is, and it enables ITE to implement more adaptable teaching methods.ITE and Dell are combining their innovative and technological resources to train, upskill, and certify ITE staff and students for a workforce prepared for AI Technologies.Train: Dell will share its expertise in IT infrastructure virtualization and hybrid cloud--critical elements that facilitate AI deployment--to improve ITE's curriculum and educate its staff and students.Skill: Dell will provide cutting-edge technology infrastructure while working with ITE to design skill-development programs that furnish students with sought-after tech skills. To enhance collaboration with the industry, ITE and Dell will host visitors at the VDI Centre, providing support to SMEs launching industry projects that leverage VDI technology. Furthermore, ITE will run workshops aimed at assisting enterprises in adopting and executing VDI solutions, promoting Technological innovation and growth across industries.Certify: ITE and Dell are working together to deliver short courses for SMEs centered on obtaining technical certification in fields such as AI and Data Centre virtualization utilizing the VDI Centre. Upon finishing the course, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Competency (CoC) from ITE. STAAH, a hospitality technology company based in New Zealand, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sayaji Hotels, Mumbai. The signing ceremony was witnessed by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on an official trip to India to strengthen economic and technological relationships between both nations, at the Taj Mahal Hotel, and embodies progressive thinking around the economic partnership agenda between New Zealand and India.As a leading global cloud-based hospitality management and distribution solutions provider, the partnership is expected to drive online bookings, strengthen operational efficiency and revenue management for Sayaji Hotels. Prime Minister Christoph Luxon's visit to India has on the one hand reaffirmed New Zealand and India's commitment to strengthening bilateral economic and business relationships. The signing ceremony is indicative of both countries' strategic alignment and willingness to actively pursue technology-led partnerships within priority industry sectors, and attended by dignitaries of over 80 government and business representatives. "India and New Zealand share a rapidly expanding economic partnership, especially evident within the hospitality industry, Partnerships like this between STAAH and Sayaji Hotels reflect New Zealand's innovation strength, enhancing operational efficiency and guest experiences in India's dynamic tourism market." said Prime Minister Luxon.Tarun Joukani, Director at STAAH, stressed the strategic importance of this collaboration in advancing operational efficiency for Indian hotels. "As the hospitality landscape rapidly evolves, technology has become central to optimizing guest experiences and hotel operations," he stated. DELL & ITE LAUNCH VDI CENTRE TO BOOST AI SKILLS & SME INNOVATIONSTAAH & SAYAJI HOTELS COLLABORATE TO ELEVATE HOSPITALITY TECH & OPERATIONS
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