Cloud Hosting

HARMAN, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that its Digital Transformation Solutions strategic business unit has forged a partnership with BITS Pilani to accelerate advancements and industrial adoption in the field of quantum computing. BITS (Birla Institute of Technology & Science), Pilani, one of the most prestigious academic institutions in India, focuses primarily on higher education and research in engineering and sciences. BITS mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. This partnership aims to foster innovation, industry applications, knowledge exchange and research.

Quantum computing is known for its potential to revolutionize industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. The synergistic collaboration of HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions and BITS Pilani will bridge the gap between theoretical advancements and tangible real-world applications.

Dr. Ashutosh Bhatia,a renowned quantum computing expert and faculty member at BITS Pilani stated, Quantum computing represents an emerging paradigm with the potential to address numerous intricate and computationally demanding challenges that classical computers currently struggle with. We anticipate that this partnership between academia and industry will serve as a foundational milestone for advancing research and education in the field of quantum computing within our nation, consequently bridging the talent gap for future quantum programmers in the industry.Dr. Kamlesh Tiwari,an expert in computer vision and machine learning saidWe areeagerly looking forward to utilize the power of quantum computing to take the next leap in the area of AI/ML.

Dr. Jai Ganesh Chief Product Officer, Digital Transformation Solutions, HARMAN said,We are happy to associate with the bright minds at one of the esteemed academic institutions of India, BITS Pilani. Through this partnership, HARMAN will contribute its industry-leading expertise in quantum software development and practical quantum algorithms. Together, we aim to drive advancements that will reshape industries and solve problems previously deemed insurmountable.

Key elements of the collaboration include:

Student Engagement: The partnership will offer students from BITS Pilani unique opportunities at HARMAN to engage with real-world quantum computing challenges, providing them with hands-on experience and a direct pathway to industry collaboration.

Seminars and Workshops: Regular seminars, workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions will facilitate the exchange of ideas, methodologies and emerging trends in quantum computing.

This collaboration exemplifies the growing trend of partnerships between academia and industry, highlighting the collective commitment to advance technology while driving meaningful innovation.

About HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions

HARMANs Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) is a strategic business unit dedicated in blending the physical and digital to make technology more dynamic in order to serve the ever-changing human needs. Leveraging our unique Life-ware approach, our team of over 7,000 employees, spread across 12 countries in 45+ locations, with their expertise across hardware, software, and industry domains are transforming everyday experiences for our 200 clients globally. Compliant and certified with international standard/ management system EN 9100:2018 / AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 13485:2016 and appraised at CMMI-DEV 2.0 ML5, HARMAN DTS aims towards helping customers deliver a holistic experience to their customers through the convergence of digital, cross channel user experience, cloud, mobility, insightful data, and internet-of-things backed by scalable underlying IT platforms. Healthcare, Communications, Industrial, Retail, Software, and Hospitality being our key focus areas, we have made significant investments into this space. Leveraging our global delivery approach, IPs, platforms and people, we deploy next generation technology platforms across industries, offer cost savings and deliver innovative solutions to help our clients on their digital journey. To know more, please visithttps://services.harman.com/

About HARMAN

HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon,

Mark Levinson and Revel, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

See more here:
HARMAN and BITS Pilani Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance ... - CXOToday.com