Business Roundup: Infosys and Cornell University pact, NSE joins hand with IIA

IT major Infosys Monday said it has entered into a three-year collaboration with Cornell University to educate its global workforce on technologies like Blockchain, machine learning and human-computer interaction.

Through this collaboration, Infosys -- alongside expert faculty at Cornell -- will also impart skills in data analytics, design, systems thinking, critical thinking and engineering on Cornell's 'Cornell' virtual learning platform, Infosys said in a statement.

At least 3,000 Infosys employees globally are expected to participate in the joint certification programme, while others will participate course-by-course, it added.

Infosys and Cornell will also jointly research technologies that are transforming enterprises and creating new talent demand in the US, with an emphasis on Blockchain, software-defined networks (SDNs) and cloud computing.

"The Cornell University brand is synonymous with technology and talent, so we found a natural synergy between our organizations to improve workforce education," Infosys Executive Vice President and Global Head of Education Training and Assessments Tan Moorthy said.

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NSE joins hand with Indian Industries Association

* Leading bourse NSE Monday said it has signed a pact with Indian Industries Association (IIA) to create awareness amongst IIA members on managing risk through the exchange's platforms on currency, commodity, debt and educate them about SME fundraising.

The association will help NSE in reaching out to various member associations of IIA, the bourse said in a statement.

The exchange will jointly conduct awareness and educative programmes for members of IIA and other relevant stakeholders through various road-shows, webinars among others.

IIA is an apex representative body of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with a strong membership base of about 6,500 such enterprises.