Information Technology services Accenture on Wednesday in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) set up a Center of Excellence (CoE) to undertake joint research projects and together develop intellectual properties and thought leadership focused on digital engineering and manufacturing across industries. The primary agenda would be to conduct deep technology research for industrial automation, robotics and advanced technologies.
Primary areas of collaboration include autonomous robotics systems, industrial internet of things (IoT), digital twin systems and advanced automotive technologies such as electric mobility services among others. CoE would also function as an incubator and identify disruptive early-stage startups to drive innovation and research, said a press release from IIT Madras.
Accenture Senior Managing Director, Lead-Advanced Technology Centres, Mahesh Zurale said, “Advanced digital technologies can help enterprises drive new levels of productivity, competitiveness and sustainable growth in a fluid and rapidly changing environment and industry academia partnerships are crucial for developing solutions and talent for the future."
Raghavan Iyer, senior managing director, Innovation lead - Integrated Global Services, Accenture Technology, said, “With increasing use of digital technologies in manufacturing, breakthrough innovations in areas such as AI, IoT, autonomous robotics systems and digital twins are necessary to fuel the next era of industrial revolution.” “Through our collaboration with IITM, we look forward to working with some of the brightest talent in technology to create powerful and purposeful solutions that can drive impact.”
IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti said, “We are excited to be setting up this new Centre with Accenture as it not only aligns with our interest and objectives, but also brings intellectual and practical skills that are necessary for our student researchers for the future."