The three-year project will be funded to the tune of INR 1.05 Crores
Bangalore, 18th April, 2018: Sonata Software Limited, a global IT solutions company, announced a grant to International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B), to support scientific research for accelerating digital and platform-based business transformation. The three-year project, funded to the tune of INR 1.05 Crores, will focus on research fellowship and evangelization of technology for platform- based digital business transformation.
Sonata Software has been at the forefront of enabling digital transformation through platform-based technology and business models through its proprietary Platformation™ methodology. The company feels that the methodology would provide a boost to the ecosystem of enterprises, by empowering them to adapt to rapid changes in technology and business environments. Research and educational initiatives through an institution like IIIT-B is expected to contribute in enabling more predictable and effective outcomes for enterprises.
‘Digital technology has taken center stage as part of business strategy and competitiveness. The rapid pace of change has created a need for quick and effective intervention with more structured frameworks and thinking on how technology needs to be leveraged by enterprises. We are happy that Sonata’s funding of IIIT-B will help us contribute actively to thought leadership in this area.’ said Prof S Sadagopan, Director of IIIT-B.
‘Sonata believes in nurturing relationships with leading academic institutions as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. This initiative with IIIT-B should help unlock the potential for platform based digital transformation that Sonata has been propagating. We hope that a wide set of organizations will benefit from the research that IIIT-B will do under the scope of this program’ said Srikar Reddy, MD & CEO, Sonata Software.
Sonata Software also funds research and funding entrepreneurs in technology ventures through educational institutions such as NIT Trichy and IISc Bangalore. With the IIIT-B partnership, another premier industry relevant program has been brought to bear on its commitment to accelerate impact of technology on society.
About Sonata Software:
Sonata is a global technology company that enables successful platform based digital transformation initiatives for enterprises, to create businesses that are connected, open, Intelligent and scalable. Sonata’s Platformation™ methodology brings together industry expertise, platform technology excellence, design thinking led innovation and strategic engagement models to deliver sustained long-term value to customers. A trusted partner of world leaders in the Retail, Distribution, Travel and Software industries, Sonata’s solution portfolio includes its own digital platform such as Brick & Click Retail Platform©, Modern Distribution Platform© , Rezopia Digital Travel Platform©, RAPID DevOps Platform© and Halosys Mobility Platform©, best in class capabilities on ISV digital technology platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure and SAP Hybris, as well as new digital applications like IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, Chatbots, Block Chain and Cyber Security. Sonata’s people and systems are nurtured to bring together the depth of thought leadership, customer commitment and execution excellence that empower leaders to make a difference to business with technology.
About IIIT-B:
The International Institute of Information Technology, a Deemed University, popularly known as IIIT-B was established in 1999 with its unique model of education, research, and industry interaction, has grown in stature to become an institution of considerable repute in academic as well as corporate circles. The Institute works in partnership with the corporate sector, while retaining the freedom of an academic institution. It is inspired by other renowned institutions, and also strives to emulate an academic culture that is on par with the best international institutions.