Mangaluru: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed on Wednesday between St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), AIMIT Centre, and IBM, establishing a strategic partnership to enhance education and training in the fields of Information Technology and Management.

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Kiran Coth, Director of the AIMIT Centre; Jagdisha Bhat, Country Manager – Software Services, IBM; Madhusudhana, Regional Manager, IBM; Jithesh, Regional Manager, Techpath; and the Deans of AIMIT, Rajani Suresh and Hemalatha N.

This collaboration aims to position AIMIT as a leading institution in IT education, recognised by both academic and industry circles as a preferred destination for skill development in emerging technologies. It offers students and faculty access to cutting-edge IBM software, industry-relevant training, and opportunities to design innovative curricula. The partnership also includes exposure to practitioners from IBM and its business partners, along with access to professional and globally recognised certifications on IBM platforms.

Acknowledging the growing demand for IBM software skills in IT and management education, both IBM and AIMIT have committed to a joint effort that will benefit students pursuing careers in the industry. The initiative is expected to produce a skilled pool of graduates equipped to meet evolving industry requirements.

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Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.

Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).

Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.

In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.

Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.

For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.

Brief Score:

KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).

GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).