Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT) and Ericsson sign a major agreement to jointly explore the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), computing and wireless technologies in a collaboration aimed at advancing the future of communications Did.
The partnership announced today marks a pivotal step towards developing new AI-driven solutions and distributed computing technologies that are essential to shaping the 6G network landscape. A symposium held at the GS Sanyal School of Telecommunications (GSSST) brought together leaders and experts from both institutions to discuss the significance and potential inherent in this collaboration. Notable personalities including Professor Virendra Kumar Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur, Professor Rintu Banerjee, Director, Research and Development, IIT Kharagpur, Dr Magnus Frodi, Director, Ericsson Research, Mr. Nitin Bansal, Managing Director, Ericsson India , shared the following insights and visions: The future of communications.
Professor Tewari cited the integration of AI into 6G networks as a catalyst for innovative applications and highlighted efforts towards bringing India to the forefront of technological innovation. IIT Kharagpur aims to contribute across various areas including radio access technology, core network development, RF and device technology, VLSI design, neuromorphic signal processing, etc. Additionally, the Institute is committed to fostering industry experience for students, actively participating in the telecommunications standardization process, developing testbeds and prototypes, and facilitating commercialization efforts.
Professor Banerjee, Head of Research and Development, highlighted the ongoing research and consulting activities within the institute and focused on Ericsson’s AI and computing research in 6G network architectures, particularly AI-driven computing off the network edge. The crucial role in dynamic load management is emphasized. policy. Dr. Frodi expressed the brand’s enthusiasm for the partnership and emphasized its importance in strengthening India’s research and development efforts, particularly in the areas of radio, computing and AI research.
He explained Ericsson’s vision for 6G, highlighting the convergence of the physical and digital worlds enabled by sensor-based communications and the integration of digital twins. Dr. Nitin Bansal highlighted significant R&D investments in line with the nation’s aspirations for ubiquitous connectivity and reiterated its dedication to driving 6G innovation. The symposium featured prominent speakers and panelists including GSSST Director Professor Suvra Sekhar Das, Professor Debarati Sen, Professor Saswat Chakrabarti, Professor Soumyajit Dey, as well as other faculty members from IIT Kharagpur and Ericsson Research. Major people participated.
