Gandhinagar, Friday, 12 January 2024: The New Age Makers Institute of Technology (NAMTECH), an ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) education initiative, and Cisco, a global technology leader, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create academic programs focused on developing cybersecurity, networking, and artificial intelligence (AI) experiential learning and training modules for the manufacturing industry.
The strategic collaboration between Cisco and NAMTECH is in response to the growing demand for skilled professionals in cybersecurity and networking, especially for manufacturing entities looking to accelerate digital transformation towards the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies. It integrates Cisco’s latest training modules into NAMTECH’s existing programs, including the International Professional Masters Program (iPMP) and the upcoming International Professional Technologists Program (iPTP). It also seeks to train learners in Cisco’s cyber range and suite of smart city solutions.
The agreement, signed at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 in Gandhinagar, aims to build a talent pipeline comprising more than 5,000 engineers and technicians over the next five years. NAMTECH also endeavours to establish a state-of-the-art, industry-grade cyber security centre of excellence in Gujarat, and the partnership with Cisco is a significant stride in achieving this ambition. The program will also open up possibilities for building careers at Cisco and its partner ecosystem.
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister of Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, and Railways said, “India not only aims to become a high-tech manufacturing hub but also a global leader in the production and export of cutting-edge innovative technology worldwide. To that end, industry and educational institutions must work together – just as NAMTECH and Cisco are – to develop new competencies and harness the potential of new technologies.”