The Career Centre at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST-KTR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Atos on 4th March 2025, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking collaboration designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

This partnership aims to equip students with advanced skills, global exposure, and the opportunity to lead in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Dignitaries presence:

• Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice-Chancellor, SRMIST
• Dr. Ponnusamy S, Registrar, SRMIST
• Dr. Venkata Sastry N, Director, Directorate of Career Centre, SRMIST
• Mr. Y. C. Suresh Kumar, Deputy Director, Directorate of Career Centre, SRMIST
• Dr. Pushpalatha M, Associate Chairperson, School of Computing, SRMIST
• Dr. R. Annie Uthra, Professor and Head, Department of Computational Intelligence, SRMIST
• Mr. Ajith NC, Senior Vice President, CEO—India & Philippines, Atos
• Ms. Divya G, Director, Atos
• Mr. Srinivasan Rao, Principal Specialist—Recruitment, Atos
• Ms. Sanjana M, Marketing Specialist, Atos
• Mr. Kiran Radhakrishnan, Programme Manager, Atos
• Mr. Ohm Prakash, Recruitment Director—GDC, Atos

Key Highlights of the MoU:

Academic-Industry Synergy: SRMIST’s expertise in DevSecOps, IoT, and cutting-edge technologies will complement Atos’ industry insights. Plans are underway to establish a Research Lab/ Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on AI-driven automation, cybersecurity, software development, and cloud technologies.

Research & Innovation: The partnership will set annual research goals, encouraging publications, patents, and technological breakthroughs. Joint research initiatives will benefit from shared infrastructure and expert knowledge exchange.

Industry-Led Learning: Co-developed courses blending academic rigour with industry relevance will offer students hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and mentorship from ATOS professionals.

Skill Development & Competitions: Hackathons, datathons, and ideathons will be organised to foster creativity and innovation with rewards and internship pathways for high-performing students.

Global Exposure and Sustainability: SRMIST’s foreign language programs will prepare students for global roles, and collaborative sustainability projects will focus on renewable energy and green technologies.

A Vision for the Future:

Reflecting on the collaboration, Mr. Ajith NC, Senior Vice President, CEO – India & Philippines, Atos, emphasised the necessity of industry-academic partnerships in navigating technological disruptions:

“The pace of technological evolution is faster than ever. Organisations can’t navigate this shift alone—they need strong partners. Collaborating with SRMIST allows us to foster innovation, equip students to tackle real-world challenges, and enhance customer journeys through technology.”

This partnership marks a significant milestone, positioning SRMIST as a hub for future-ready talent, research excellence, and sustainable innovation. With Atos’ industry expertise and SRMIST’s academic prowess, the collaboration promises to shape the future of technology, empowering the next generation of tech leaders.