HITS Becomes India’s First Google Cloud Elite Digital Campus
Chennai: Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (HITS), Chennai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google Cloud and CloudReign Technologies to launch India’s first Google Cloud Digital Campus (Elite Tier). This partnership marks a significant milestone in the institute’s commitment to pioneering initiatives in higher education and digital transformation.
Genesis Cloud Laboratory Inaugurated
The event was followed by the inauguration of the Genesis Cloud Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility designed to foster innovation, digital transformation, and next-generation research. The laboratory will serve as an innovation hub, empowering students and faculty with advanced resources in cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
Collaboration and Benefits
The Genesis Cloud Laboratory will serve as an innovation hub, empowering students and faculty with advanced resources in cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. As part of the collaboration, students will gain access to Google Certification Programs, Google Cloud-integrated UG and PG curriculum, and opportunities for industry-linked projects, internships, and research collaborations.
According to Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor of HITS, “This collaboration with Google Cloud is not just about adopting cutting-edge technology but about transforming education to make our students globally competent and industry-ready.”
Digital Transformation in Education
The partnership aims to create an AI-powered digital learning atmosphere, integrating HITS’s fulfillment with Google’s advanced systems. Siddharth Dalwadi, Regional Head, Google Cloud, emphasized that the partnership will enable the institute to create immersive learning tools and real-world digital access, shaping the future of education.
Commitment to Excellence
With this milestone, HITS continues to demonstrate its commitment to pioneering initiatives in higher education, blending academic excellence with global industry partnerships, and positioning itself at the forefront of India’s digital transformation journey. The institute aims to provide a platform where innovation begins, ideas turn into solutions, and students will lead the future of the digital economy.
