Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Auckland to drive innovation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum computing. This collaboration will accelerate research and innovation across various industries, including healthcare, banking, financial services, and insurance, as well as cooperation with the government sector. The partnership aims to enhance the employability of University of Auckland graduates by integrating academic data resources and expert research insights to develop industry use cases for global markets.
Harshvendra Soin, President – Asia Pacific and Japan Business at Tech Mahindra, emphasized the immense potential of AI and quantum computing to revolutionize industries. Partha Roop, Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Associate Dean International at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Engineering, highlighted the university’s expertise in AI and post-quantum security, as well as its agility and world-leading research capabilities.
The collaboration will focus on cutting-edge technologies such as spiking neural networks, 1-bit LLMs, and quantum security through post-quantum cryptography. Additionally, Tech Mahindra and the University of Auckland will leverage AI and quantum ML in healthcare, with applications including drug discovery and digital biomarkers for personalized therapy.
Accelerating Innovation in AI, ML, and Quantum Computing through Industry-Academia Collaboration
The recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tech Mahindra, a global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions, and the University of Auckland, New Zealand’s top-ranked university, marks a significant milestone in driving innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and quantum computing. This collaboration aims to accelerate research and innovation across various industries, including healthcare, banking, financial services, and insurance, as well as cooperation with the government sector.
The partnership will focus on cutting-edge AI and ML technologies, such as spiking neural networks and 1-bit Large Language Models (LLMs). Additionally, Tech Mahindra will advance quantum security through post-quantum cryptography. The organizations will also leverage AI and quantum ML in healthcare, with applications like drug discovery and digital biomarkers for personalized therapy, enabling innovations in the healthcare sector globally.
Enhancing Employability and Industry-Academia Cooperation
The collaboration between Tech Mahindra and the University of Auckland will enhance cooperation between industry and academia, with the goal of improving UoA graduates’ employability. Joint research initiatives will integrate academic data resources and expert research insights to develop industry use cases for global markets. The partnership will introduce Generative AI and its benefits to Indigenous communities and offer internships at Tech Mahindra, providing potential candidates with the opportunity to learn AI, ML, and other emerging technologies.
Advancing Local Capabilities and Thought Leadership
This collaboration will advance Tech Mahindra’s local capabilities in New Zealand, incorporating next-gen technologies and showcasing thought leadership through research papers and enhanced participation in academic conferences. The partnership will also provide a stepping stone for UoA students to explore real-world challenges and gain hands-on training from accomplished Tech Mahindra professionals.
University of Auckland: A Leader in Research and Sustainability
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s pre-eminent research-led public university, with more than 46,000 students and 6,000 staff. It is the country’s largest research organization and is home to a third of the top-rated researchers in New Zealand. The university is ranked 65th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and has a strong commitment to ecologically sustainable systems, an equitable and just society, well-being for all, and a thriving economy based on innovation.
Tech Mahindra: A Global Leader in Technology Consulting and Digital Solutions
Tech Mahindra offers technology consulting and digital solutions to global enterprises across industries, enabling transformative scale at unparalleled speed. With 147,000+ professionals across 90+ countries helping 1100+ clients, TechM provides a full spectrum of services including consulting, information technology, enterprise applications, business process services, engineering services, network services, customer experience & design, AI & analytics, and cloud & infrastructure services.
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