CASE STUDY
DataStax , a real-time data company , has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with Singapore Polytechnic ( SP ) to incorporate training and certification programs into the curriculum for Institutes of Higher Learning ( IHLs ).
The joint academic program will focus on in-demand skill areas – such as database management and application , as well as data utilization – to equip students with the relevant competencies for the tech workforce , especially in engineering domains . It would include the use of DataStax ’ s cloud-native and scalable Astra DB NoSQL database in SP ’ s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering ’ s Pre-Employment Training course ( EEE-PET ). hands-on approach via practical work , projects and internships .
The curriculum would include modules such as Client Server Application Development and Mobile Application Development that would equip learners with the knowledge and skill sets to develop multiple platform applications using IoT technologies in areas such as Industry 4.0 .
Dr Lim Joo Ghee , Director , School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering , Singapore Polytechnic , said : “ Our collaboration with DataStax allows us to cultivate the next generation of digital talent to lead Singapore ’ s Smart Nation and Industry 4.0 initiatives .”
Throughout the program , full-time students will learn how to utilize the database through a
The collaboration comes as Singapore ’ s digital sector experienced a 22 % year-on-year growth from US $ 15
OUR COLLABORATION
WITH DATASTAX ALLOWS US TO CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF
DIGITAL TALENT TO LEAD SINGAPORE ’ S SMART
NATION AND INDUSTRY 4.0 INITIATIVES .
www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO APAC 57