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IBM Academic Initiative - Pakistan

Opportunity. IBM Academic initiative.

The IBM Academic Initiative helps student, faculty and researchers at higher education institutions worldwide use and implement the latest technology into curriculum and research.

It is a way for students and faculty to keep a finger on the pulse of emerging technologies; work with individuals who participate in industry standards organizations; and develop tools, content and resources.

Follow-up:

  • Faculty and researchers at higher education institutions and secondary/high schools can have access to:
  • The most comprehensive set of e-business software available
  • Discounts on servers
  • Training and educational materials
  • Curriculum and courseware
  • Certification resources and discounts
  • Technical support
  • Forums, newsgroups and other community resources
  • Journals and magazines

Students whose professors or teachers are a members of the IBM Academic Initiative, also have access to the above mentioned resources.

Academic initiative: Total Value Statement. Creates a mutually beneficial environment for all engaged. Clients: - Cost effective domestic delivery services; - Access to the best and brightest students; - Influence student skill development; - Pipeline to new student employees; Students: - Enhance market value; - Access to latest IBM technology; - Mentoring from IBMers; - Employment during school year and summers; - Inside track to full-time employment; - Real client project and delivery experience; Universities: - Curriculum to match business needs; - Professors engaged in client projects and research; - Access to IBM technology and business expertise; - Recruiting tool for bests students and applicants; - IBM on-campus presence; IBM: - Increased visibility on University campus; - Curriculum and certificate input; - IBM technology infused into course work; - Access to best students; -Onshore virtualized services capability; - Cost effective and flexible delivery model; - Pipeline to new IBM employees

Students can visit the Student Portal (US) which provides resources and information about:

  • Jobs and fellowships
  • Downloads and demos
  • Contests
  • Journals and magazines
  • Newsletter and newsgroup

More details to the above in selected areas can be found in the subsequent sections. For comprehensive details, please visit the following URL.

www.ibm.com/university/scholars/academicinitiative/ (US)

IBM Software Software available at No Charge basis for Academic Usage via Download. For details, please visit:

www.ibm.com/software/sw-atoz/ (US)

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