The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is taking a leap into the digital world! It has roped in US based technology company SunGard to create a digital campus which will help increase efficiencies in course administration, improve student services, and enhance capabilities for collaboration with other MBA institutions. IIM B has selected SunGard Higher Education's Banner Unified Digital Campus (UDC) solution.
"IIMB is among the top management education institutions in the world. Along with a transformative and innovative management education, we want to provide our students and faculty with quality services, global collaboration opportunities and tools, and a rich academic experience that reflects our reputation for excellence. SunGard Higher Education's student and faculty-centric solution approach aligns perfectly with our vision," said Professor Pankaj Chandra, Director, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.
"We are pleased to welcome IIMB into the worldwide Banner UDC community," said Akila Krishnakumar, Chief Operating Officer and Country Head (India), SunGard. "We look forward to supporting IIMB in realizing their vision to offer more diverse and improved services to empower students, faculty and alumni, while helping enhance operational efficiencies and measurably improving institutional performance."
With annual revenue exceeding $5 billion, SunGard is ranked 435 on the Fortune 500 and is the largest privately held business software and services company on the Forbes list of private businesses. Having operated in India since 1993, SunGard's global solution centers in Bangalore and Pune function as knowledge and operation hubs. SunGard Higher Education provides software and support, systems implementation and integration, strategic consulting, and technology management services to help colleges and universities build, unify, and manage their digital campuses. Its systems assist 1,600 colleges, universities, campuses, foundations and state systems.
