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Fostering future tech talent through industry–academia collaboration

As new technologies, tools and methodologies continue to transform the way businesses operate, the Information Technology (IT) sector remains in a constant state of evolution. In this rapidly-changing landscape, collaborations between educational institutions and technology companies play a vital role in bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations, ensuring that students and researchers are equipped to address emerging challenges and contribute to technological innovation.

Recognising this, , a global technology company that develops software solutions enabling individuals and businesses to access applications and data across different devices and operating systems, is strengthening its commitment to research and development in Malta. This is being done through a new collaboration with the University of Malta’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The partnership aims to support joint research initiatives, fostering knowledge exchange and encouraging the development of innovative technological solutions.

The company will be donating software and equipment to the Faculty, ultimately providing students with access to industry-relevant tools, enabling them to gain practical experience with modern technologies.

Upon expressing his and his colleagues’ gratitude towards the generous donation, Prof. Ing. Carl-James Debono, Dean of the Faculty of ICT at ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ, referred to this collaboration as “an essential step towards ensuring our students and researchers remain at the forefront of technological developments.”

“Partnerships such as this one create a valuable opportunity for us to exchange our knowledge and keep exploring emerging technologies, and while we prepare the next generation of ICT professionals to meet the challenges of a tech-driven world, it is our honour to be doing this with the help of such a highly reputable company as Parallels.”

, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer at Parallels, said what makes the partnership particularly exciting is that University of Malta students have the opportunity to use the same technology that Parallels provides to its customers. She highlighted that one of the company’s flagship products, Parallels Remote Application Server, was born in Malta in 2005.

She also reaffirmed the company’s commitment to continued investment in Malta, including local recruitment. With a team of around 60 people based on the island, Parallels sees the University of Malta partnership not only as an opportunity to showcase its technology to students, but also as a way to attract new talent and create opportunities for people to build long-term careers in technology.