ITE Singapore has partnered with Dell Technologies to launch a hybrid cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Centre aimed at enhancing digital skills and accelerating AI adoption among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

The collaboration seeks to bridge the AI skills gap by integrating academic and industry expertise, fostering innovation particularly for SMEs and promoting lifelong learning for ITE staff and students.

The VDI Centre will host industry collaborations and workshops, offering participants certification in AI and Data Centre virtualization competencies.

This initiative addresses the challenges faced by traditional classrooms, particularly those highlighted during the pandemic, by facilitating remote access to educational resources.

Key executives from both organizations have emphasized the importance of this initiative in nurturing AI-savvy talent and preparing students for the future of work.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to deliver a Universal Omniverse Experience (UOX), which will provide essential training in cloud computing, virtualization, and AI for both staff and students.

Equipped to support up to 80 virtual machines, the VDI Centre allows students to access learning resources remotely via any web browser, thereby promoting flexible teaching methods.

Students will have access to advanced AI tools, including GenAI animation and 3D modeling, enhancing their learning and experimentation opportunities.

Powered by Dell VxRail, the VDI Centre offers agility, scalability, and efficiency, enhancing the overall learning experience for students.

Andy Sim, Vice President and Managing Director of Dell Technologies Singapore, highlighted the partnership's alignment with Singapore's National AI Strategy and the Fiscal Year 2025 budget's Enterprise Compute Initiative.

Short courses aimed at SMEs will be offered, focusing on gaining technical certifications in AI and Data Centre virtualization, with participants receiving a Certificate of Competency (CoC) from ITE upon completion.

Low Khah Gek, CEO of ITE, stated that the partnership empowers learners with skills in AI and virtualization, preparing them for future work environments.