NIIT leads the way to address talent shortage in Infrastructure Management space
Partners with global technology majors to introduce specialized programs on IMS
New Delhi, May 29, 2009: Leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT Trainer, NIIT today announced a pioneering initiative to create a talent pool, aimed at meeting the industry’s growing need for certified professionals in the Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) space.
NIIT has brought together global technology giants Cisco, CompTIA, EMC, Microsoft, and Sun, to co-design an industry-aligned GNIIT (IMS) program that will provide students an application-based learning experience, mapped to global certifications. Short duration, specialization programs as well as B.Sc (ITIM) from Kuvempu University are part of the comprehensive offerings from NIIT.
This initiative aims at benefiting- individuals, by enabling an iron-clad career for them; organizations, by providing them with the assurance of NIIT training expertise and finally the IMS industry itself by making available ‘globally certified, first-day first-hour’ ready manpower for meeting industry needs.
According to Nasscom-McKinsey report, the IMS industry – that manages core IT systems, including hardware, software, connectivity and people – is all set to become the next frontier for growth. IMS is moving towards a remote delivery model experiencing an 80% CAGR, with services being provided from offshore locations. Given its established credentials, India is strongly-positioned to capture up to $15 billion, of the $28 billion global opportunity in Remote Infrastructure Management (RIM) over the next four years. This, in turn, will fuel the demand for experienced workforce with highly specialised skill-sets.
Mr. Vijay Thadani, CEO NIIT Ltd. said “Infrastructure Management Services has opened exciting career opportunities for youth around the world and India, in particular, is poised to take a lead in Remote Infrastructure delivery.
It has been our constant endeavor to introduce industry relevant programs which benefit the students and the industry at large. NIIT will address the rising global talent shortage in this space through the GNIIT (IMS) program developed in association with our technology partners- Cisco, CompTIA, EMC, Microsoft, Sun along with Kuvempu University.” he further added.
Aligned to the GNIIT architecture, the GNIIT (IMS) program will be spread over four semesters in two years, after which students will undergo one year of Professional Practice. The students will further be offered credit points equivalent with Kuvempu University’s B.Sc(ITIM) program thus allowing them to pursue the GNIIT (IMS) program coupled with a Bachelors degree in ITIM (IT Infrastructure Management).
The curriculum combines the strengths of technology partners to develop specialized skills on domains like Networking, Storage Management, Server and Datacentre management, Desktop and Application Support and Emerging Specializations like Security and Virtualization. NIIT – with its expertise in education process management and proven instruction delivery model – will make the program available through its national network of education centres starting June, 2009.
Besides the flagship 3 year GNIIT (IMS) program for career aspirants who are still in college, NIIT will also address the skill building needs of working professionals and Engineering students in the IMS space. Catering to this segment, NIIT will offer 9-13 month long certification mapped programs on technologies like: Networking, Storage Management, Server Management, Desktop and Application Management.
Partner quotes:
“Globalisation will continue to transform India’s economy and will provide exciting career opportunities to young professionals who possess market-driven skills. The Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) arena holds tremendous potential for aspiring Indian IT professionals. Our Workforce Transformation Program with NIIT will significantly increase student access to Cisco's leading IT training and certification resources”
Milind Gurjar, Director Global Market Development. Learning @CISCO
“CompTIA’s leading industry certifications are a valuable credentials for students interested in a career in technology. We are pleased to be associated with NIIT as a Global Member to address the huge demand in the emerging domain of IT infrastructure management. The GNIIT (IMS) programme further strengthens our association to offer a holistic curriculum towards meeting industry needs.”
Mr Todd Thibodeaux, President and CEO of CompTIA
“The strategic alliance with NIIT will enable us to educate professionals on the advantages of taking up specialized programmes like IMS (Infrastructure Management Services). The unique GNIIT (IMS) programme focuses on concepts, principles, design, deployment and management of technologies rather than specific products and is aimed at producing industry-ready professionals. We are confident that this association with NIIT will help us bridge the skill gap in the industry.”
Mr. Alok Ohrie, President EMC India and SAARC
“The ever increasing demand for skilled professionals and domain specialization has led to innovation within the Academic space. Kuvempu University has always maintained a Global focus towards skills development. The continuing alliance with NIIT for the GNIIT (IMS) programme is an example of Industry-Academia collaboration and we aspire to meet Industry requirements through such innovative programs.”
Prof Dr. B S Sherigara, Vice Chancellor, Kuvempu University
“The demand for IT Professionals in the industry, especially in the domain of Infrastructure Management Services, is growing and especially in light of the slowdown. Today businesses are looking for innovative solutions from IT practitioners to help meet their business needs of higher productivity and lower costs yet increased efficiencies. The set of innovative programs announced by NIIT today, integrated with Microsoft technology and certifications, should help generate skilled and certified professionals to meet the demand and accelerate the value add by IT professionals to their businesses.”
Mr Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
“Sun Microsystems India and NIIT have associated with a joint vision towards developing skills and certified manpower for the IT Industry globally. The GNIIT (IMS) program is a great platform for any IT career aspirant and would prepare students for specialized careers like Remote Infrastructure Management, Datacentre Management etc. through integration of Sun Technology and Certifications.”
Mr Anil Valluri, Vice, President & Managing Director India GEM, Sun Microsystems