The Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) between Ericsson and PTIT was signed today by Rita Mokbel, Head of Ericsson Vietnam and Assoc. Prof Dr Dang Hoai Bac, President, PTIT in the presence of Minister of Information and Communications, Nguyen Manh Hung.
As part of this collaboration, Ericsson will offer its Ericsson Educate platform to PTIT students, enabling access to a wide range of digital learning resources. Ericsson will also undertake research collaboration with the institute in the areas of AI and Automation and offer PTIT students work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities like industry projects and internships. Ericsson will support the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) in various upskilling initiatives, as Vietnam gears up for the nationwide deployment of 5G technology.
The Ericsson Educate platform is a comprehensive digital skills portal designed to provide learners with foundational knowledge in key technology areas including 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, automation, blockchain, cloud computing, data science, the Internet of Things (IoT), and telecommunications. By integrating content from the Ericsson Educate portal, this collaboration will provide PTIT students and professionals with access to high-quality digital learning resources, leveraging Ericsson's deep expertise in telecommunications and information and communications technology (ICT).
This collaboration marks Ericsson's second formal engagement with an educational institute in Vietnam under the 'Ericsson Educate' program, underscoring the company's commitment to supporting Vietnam's digital transformation journey. As the country looks to becoming a digital economy with 5G, upskilling of the students on 5G and the latest technologies will enable Vietnam to leverage the full potential of 5G and drive the digitalization of the country.
States Rita Mokbel, Head of Ericsson Vietnam," Ericsson's collaboration with PTIT is a significant step towards developing a skilled workforce which is critical for Vietnam's digital transformation. Through this partnership, Ericsson aims to contribute towards the creation of a robust ecosystem that supports Vietnam's digital future."
States Assoc. Prof Dr Dang Hoai Bac, President, PTIT," The collaboration with Ericsson will enable our students to gain knowledge on new age technologies like 5G, AI and automation, Machine Learning etc. as well as get the relevant industry experience and know -how. This will enable them to leverage these technologies when they join the workforce thereby accelerating the country's journey towards becoming a digital economy."
By educating students, deploying the right infrastructure, and encouraging developers to create new applications, Ericsson aims to support Vietnam's Industry 4.0 agenda and digital economy goals.
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