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Cisco-IIT Delhi to launch advanced research labCisco Systems, the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet and IIT Delhi announced the launch of "Advanced Networking Research Lab" at IIT Delhi, the first of its kind in India. This is a result of the MoU signed between Cisco and IIT Delhi in April 2000. Cisco will be investing US $ 200,000 in the sponsored lab and will provide training, related materials and on-going support. The 24x7 laboratory will be a resource center for faculty and students to conduct research for students to obtain hands-on training as well as evaluating and demonstrating Cisco's AVVID (Architecture for Video, Voice and Integrated Data) solution. Says Prem Jain, Vice President & GM, New Business Venture, Cisco Systems, "India is well recognised for its qualified technology manpower. By creating this lab, we are giving an opportunity to develop the best talent to develop solutions for future communication technologies on the IP platform. Cisco will leverage its resources to bring to the market world class solutions developed at this lab" Cisco's investment will cover the cost of equipment (routers, high-end gigabit switches, firewalls and a complete VOIP solution), maintenance and fellowships for the MS/PHD students every year. Cisco's commitment to the fellowship program will be for a period of four years initially, after which it will be reviewed again. Further, Cisco will also provide internships for qualified students at its Global Development Center in Bangalore. Cisco, along with IIT Delhi, will initiate collaborations for joint research and explore the possibility of sending selected researchers for visits to Cisco facilities in India, US or elsewhere. Says Prof Anshul Kumar, Head of Department, Computer Science, "You can be sure that this facility will be used round-the-clock to undertake research in areas such as IP based voice/video communication, MPLS networks, optical switching and web acceleration. We also intend to throw this facility open to every student and researcher from IIT who needs to access its resources." |
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