Monday, June 6, 2011

HCL Learning to join hands with GSTF to introduce IT Training programs for Green Computing

 HCL Learning, an education and talent development division of HCL Infosystems Ltd., India’s leading ICT System Integration, services, hardware and distribution company today announced the launch of the special IT training programs for Green Computing, in partnership with Global Science and Technology Forum (GSTF). As part of this partnership, HCL with Global Science and Technology Forum (GSTF) will offer introductory training programs across 130 cities expected to reach out to over 10,000 students by the end of this year.

Green Computing holds great significance in the current business environment and has become an integral part of every organisation’s development across the globe. With more and more green practices being adopted, there is a need to develop a pool of highly trained Green IT professionals. GSTF and HCL Learning apart from introducing the new are also in the process of upgrading its existing programmes. The partnership is also expected to launch some special programmes based on computing concepts and is also working on integrating next generation platforms like cloud computing, which is expected to drive the next IT revolution along with Mobility and Broadband.

Speaking on the occasion Mr Anton Ravindran, CEO and President of GSTF said, “Our Training programs will provide the participants with in-depth knowledge, skills and expertise, needed to understand, evaluate, develop and deploy Green IT and Cloud Computing Solutions in a range of contexts, including business, government and Individual. I am indeed delighted to partner with HCL and launch the certification programmes in India”.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rothin Bhattacharyya, Executive Vice President, Marketing, HCL Infosystems said, “HCL Infosystems over the years has developed various programs for imparting training and educational skills and is committed to enhancing the role of sustainable technology in Education.  We have also endeavored to create a talent pool that is highly skilled, contributing to the employability. Our partnership with GSTF is a step forward in the same direction. This association would empower us to create innovative programmes & incorporating Green IT as a foundation.”

Cloud Computing will help in conserving computing resources by centralizing the elements of storage, memory, processing and bandwidth, thus contributing to the cause of Green Computing. These programs will be available at the HCL Learning centers across the country and thousands of new students are expected to seek admission into this new-age genre of IT programs. For more information please visit www.hcllearning.com



About HCL Infosystems

HCL Infosystems Ltd, with revenue (LTM) of US$ 2.6 billion (Rs.12,137crores) is India’s premier hardware, services and ICT systems integration company offering a wide spectrum of ICT products that includes Computing, Storage, Networking, Security, Telecom, Imaging and Retail. HCL is a one-stop-shop for all the ICT requirements of an organisation. India's leading System Integration and Infrastructure Management Services Organisation, HCL has specialised expertise across verticals including Telecom, BFSI, eGovernance & Power. HCL has India's largest distribution and retail network, taking to market a range of Digital Lifestyle products in partnership with leading global ICT brands, including Apple, Cisco, Ericsson, Kingston, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Microsoft, Nokia, Toshiba, and many more. HCL today has India's largest vertically integrated computer manufacturing facility with over three decades of electronic manufacturing experience & HCL desktops is the largest selling brand into the enterprise space. With India’s largest ICT services network that reaches to every corner of India, HCL’s award winning Support Services makes it the preferred choice of enterprise and consumers, alike. HCL Infosystems has a 100% subsidiary that addresses the physical security technology system integration market. The subsidiary leverages technology to build a security framework called ‘Safe State’ that safe guard’s life, infrastructure & society. For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in