CM supports creation of cloud computing centres

Microsoft desirous of extending their core programmes such as faculty empowerment for non-IT faculty at higher education level and peer coaching programme for select teachers in Tamil Nadu

PTI | March 7, 2012



US-based software giant Microsoft discussed the prospects of further investments in the fields of education and e-governance with Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa while she promised support in establishing Microsoft cloud computing centres on Tuesday.

"Jean Philippe Courtois, president, Microsoft International, met the chief minister and discussed about further investments in the fields of education and e-governance," an official release said.

Courtois, accompanied by Pratik Mehta, director, Microsoft India, among others, recalled an agreement signed between his firm and Jayalalithaa government in 2005 which was aimed at accelerating IT literacy among government school teachers and students in the state.

"He informed that Microsoft Corporation is desirous of extending their core programmes such as faculty empowerment for non-IT faculty at higher education level, peer coaching programme for select teachers, and nurturing software start-ups and establishment of cloud computing centres," the release said.

Jayalalithaa 'promised' the delegation of all help in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation for the training programmes and in establishing cloud computing centres, the release said.

Comments

 

Other News

Railways imposed ₹5.13 crore fine for food quality and hygiene violations

Indian Railways serve about 58 crore meals every year on an average. About only 0.0008% food quality related complaints are received on average. Based on complaints during the last three years, appropriate penal actions have been taken by IRCTC. Such actions include imposition of fines amounting to ₹5.13

STHAVAR: Why every Indian built asset needs a permanent digital identity

India has built digital systems for identity, payments, taxation, documents, logistics and public services. State governments, ministries, infrastructure agencies and urban local bodies have also created portals for land records, building permissions, project monitoring, property taxation and municipal s

Saksham Skill census identifies 22,000 job-ready candidates in one Mumbai ward

A first-of-its-kind AI-enabled skill census conducted in Mumbai`s H-West Ward has identified a potential livelihood pipeline of nearly 22,000 candidates, generated over 32,000 provisional job matches while revealing that 71.2 per cent of surveyed homemakers are willing to join the workforce, according to

GI tags: Scaling traditional wealth into global brands

Geographical Indication (GI) tags have emerged as a powerful tool for protecting India`s cultural heritage, while creating economic opportunities for local communities. By linking products to their place of origin, GI tags preserve traditional knowledge, prevent misuse, and enhance consumer trust. They h

BMC: 207 officials in ACB net, 112 still on duty, 68 retire before justice catches up

There are significant delays in the handling of corruption cases involving officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), a Right to Information (RTI) response obtained by rights activist Jeetendra Ghadge has revealed. As of 30 April 2026, 207 BMC officials face Anti-Corruption Bureau (A

The transformation trap: Why efficiency is not innovation

Every company is transforming, or so it claims.   There was a time when the word ‘transformation’ carried weight. It signified bold strategic shifts, reinvention of business models, and breakthrough technologies that fundamentally changed how organizations created

Upcoming Conferences



-->

Archives

Current Issue

Opinion

Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Subscribe Newsletter

Twitter