Athens, Greece – 30 October 2023 - Intracom Telecom, a global telecommunication systems and solutions vendor, and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the objective of utilizing both parties’ capabilities and resources to create innovation and learning opportunities.
Through this partnership, NTUA students and researchers will be having the opportunity to work closely with the Intracom Telecom’s scientists to develop a common field of cooperation where learning and creativity can thrive. More specifically, Intracom Telecom and NTUA have agreed to the following:
Mr. Andreas G. Boudouvis, Rector of the National Technical University, stated: “NTUA's cooperation agreement with Intracom Telecom has a multifaceted educational and research scope which also draws from the company’s distinguished position in the ICT industry. It is part of the NTUA's broader and systematic effort to support students and young researchers, to broaden their professional prospects and opportunities and to utilize their talent and abilities, thus contributing to the growth of the relevant Greek ecosystem that is, the effective interaction of university with industry and business. Internships for undergraduate students, research cooperation at doctoral and postdoctoral level and joint efforts in competitive research funding are key ingredients of our cooperation”.
Mr. Kartlos Edilashvili, Acting CEO of Intracom Telecom, commented: “Our commitment to continue investing in Research and Development has positioned our company as a leader, developing products and solutions that employ cutting-edge technologies, enabling us to stay ahead of the competition. This strategic collaboration marks a significant moment, creating a dynamic framework for collaboration and knowledge exchange between academia and the ICT industry. Thus, we are creating a highly skilled scientific workforce to meet the needs of innovative product development”.
Intracom Telecom is a global telecommunication systems and solutions vendor operating for 45 years in the market. The company has become the benchmark in fixed wireless access and it successfully innovates in the 5G/4G wireless RAN transport and small-cell SON backhaul international arena. Intracom Telecom offers a comprehensive revenue-generating software solutions portfolio and a complete range of ICT services, focusing on IoT, SDN/NFV, Big Data analytics & data-driven intelligence, and Smart City solutions. Moreover, it addresses the Energy & Utilities industry, emphasizing on smart metering and end-to-end IT solutions. Intracom Telecom is also active in the defense systems sector providing security integrated systems for critical infrastructure protection and border surveillance. The company has extensive know-how and a proven track record in the market, serving fixed and mobile telecom operators, public authorities and large public and private enterprises. Intracom Telecom maintains its own R&D and production facilities and operates subsidiaries worldwide.