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BECIL, C-DAC sign MoU to boost advanced technologies and digital transformation

New Delhi, April 18 (UNI) Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) has entered into an MoU with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to collaborate in the areas of advanced technologies, digital transformation and capacity building.
In a statement, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the collaboration will focus on joint project implementation, consultancy and technical support, and development of solutions in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber security, 5G, and Cloud Computing.
It will also enable the development of turnkey solutions across sectors and facilitate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products. The partnership further emphasizes capacity building, workforce upskilling and skill development initiatives to strengthen technical capabilities.
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