Centre of excellence to focus on training in embedded technology

New Delhi, April 23, 2008- Tata Elxsi, the embedded technology arm of the Tata group has inked an MOU with RV-VLSI Design Center (part of the RV group of educational institutions, promoted by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust) for imparting industry specific training in embedded technology.

Tata Elxsi and RV-VLSI will impart quality domain specific training to new engineering, MSc graduates (in electronics and related branches) and working professionals looking for a career change or skills up gradation. The training program will focus on building a strong foundation for career growth to bridge the present industry academia gap. Students enrolling in this program are assured of placement provided they meet the eligibility criteria and successful completion of course.

The 5-month course is broad based and designed to suit the requirements of a wide spectrum of companies in the embedded technology space. Tata Elxsi will be involved in drafting the curriculum, facilitating faculty and providing key industry insights.

Dr M. K. Panduranga Setty, President, RSST asserted that through this alliance, Tata Elxsi and RV-VLSI will help students to focus on core competencies and industry specific training thereby laying the foundation for a successful career growth plan.

Speaking on the tie-up, RD Kulkarni, Corporate Manager- Talent Productivity & Quality, Tata Elxsi said, “ The embedded systems market is set to grow exponentially. Industry estimates show that the demand for engineers in this space is set to increase to more than 6 lakhs by 2015. Our involvement in terms of providing the industry perspective and expertise will certainly help in meeting this demand in the embedded technology space.”

Venkatesh Prasad, CEO, RV-VLSI Design Centre said, “Today organizations spend a significant amount of time and money in training fresh engineers on embedded technologies to

get them productive on projects. This initiative would bring down this time and cost significantly thereby benefiting such organizations. This program will produce industry ready manpower.”

This will in turn, enhance the status and ranking of professional colleges as providers of industrial talent. The admissions open in two weeks and the course will be conducted in the RV-VLSI campus in Jayanagar 4th T Block, Bangalore,” he further added.

About Tata Elxsi

Bangalore-headquartered Tata Elxsi is the technology arm of the Tata Group, one of India’s largest and most respected business conglomerates with US$ 73.6 billion in market capitalization. The company’s core practices cover embedded product design services, industrial design & engineering, animation & VFX services and systems integration services. Tata Elxsi’s strong and multi-faceted team of 3500+ technologists provides expertise in VLSI design, embedded software, networking, telecom, multimedia, storage, visual computing, mechanical product design and digital content. Tata Elxsi has 13 sales and support offices in India, 20 international offices, six India development centers and a near-shore center in Japan.

About RV-VLSI Design Center

Rashtreeya Shikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) established in 1940, the name behind the reputed RV Group of Institutions, one of the foremost providers of quality education in the state of Karnataka, India, manages 24 educational institutions, has established the RV-VLSI Design Center, managed by VLSI professionals in Jayanagar, Bangalore. The primary mission of this center is to impart industry centric advanced programs in VLSI and Embedded technology to the vast available talent pool in India, creating a steady stream of professionals who are qualified to join the workforce as effective design team members in embedded technology industries. The center is equipped with the latest in computing technology and EDA software and provides 24×7 access to the design laboratories to facilitate a flexible learning schedule. For more information please visit: www.rv-vlsi.com or call 011-9180-40-RV-VLSI (011-9180-40-78-8574)

For more Information contact:

TEL India RSST

Sanaj Natarajan Sri. A. V. S. Murthy

PR & Content Hon. Secretary, RSST

Tata Elxsi Ltd 011-9180-265-6-2386

Whitefield, Hoody -1 rsst {at} vsnl(.)com

(M) 9972800477

sanaj {at} tataelxsi.co(.)in

Manpreet Singh

Vaishnavi Corporate Communications,

9810286337

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