Dated April 25, 2002
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C-DAC has signed a MoU with Sofosphere, a Security division of Bharat Connect, to provide IT training in Columbia. As per the agreement,
C-DAC will initially offer training in network management and security in Columbia through Sofosphere.

Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sofosphere, a Security division of Bharat Connect Ltd., to provide IT training in Columbia.

C-DAC entered in the MoU during C-DAC Executive Director, Shri. R. K. Arora's recent visit to Columbia as part of the Indian delegation led by Shri. Pramod Mahajan, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India.

As per the MOU, C-DAC will initially offer training in Network Management and Security in Columbia through Sofosphere. The Authorized Training Centers (ATC's) of C-DAC set -up by Sofosphere will adhere to the standards and framework specified by C-DAC and will impart quality IT training to the government as well as the corporate sectors of Columbia. On further requirement analysis, specialized training in Advanced Computing,Digital Multimedia, Embedded Systems Design and VLSI Design will also be provided. C-DAC and Sofosphere are also exploring other areas of collaboration to address the Information Technology solutions requirements in Columbia.

According to Shri. Arora, "In addition to its expertise in IT training and education the MOU provides C-DAC the gateway to offer its solutions and services in various other IT domains to Latin America'. "C-DAC is well resourced to address the need of the Latin American IT industry and
C-DAC's IT proficiency is steadily gaining global recognition", he added.

C-DAC in the recent past has initiated IT training programs in Mauritius, USA, UAE and New Zealand.

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• Dated April 25, 2002
  The HINDU, Business Line - Online Edition