Singapore – Aiming to enhance digital skills development and accelerate AI adoption for SMEs, Dell DellTechnologies and the Institute of Technical Education have recently entered into a strategic partnership to develop a hybrid cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Centre at ITE.
The VDI Centre supports up to 80 virtual machines accessible via any web browser. This enables students to learn from anywhere without concerns about hardware specifications, fostering more flexible teaching methods. With Dell VxRail at its core, the centre also offers agility, scalability, and efficiency to enrich education.
As a new hub, the new VDI Centre further allows virtual lab clients to operate like physical PCs but accessible from any web browser, offering a seamless user experience. It can run up to 80 virtual machines concurrently.
Moreover, the virtual machines in the VDI Centre provide students with access to advanced AI tools, including GenAI animation and 3D modelling, enabling hands-on experimentation and prototyping to enrich their learning experience.
Its flexibility fosters collaboration with small and medium enterprise industry partners such as Convergent Systems (S) Pte Ltd, PilotPulse Pte Ltd, Ninety One Branding and Marketing Pte Ltd and Alteredverse Pte Ltd on AI-focused projects. This strategic approach addressed the gap between education and real-world applications.
In addition to setting up the VDI Centre, ITE will also introduce the Universal Omniverse Experience (UOX). Said move focuses on equipping staff and students with essential digital skills, including training, upskilling, and certification in important areas like cloud computing, virtualisation, and AI.
Andy Sim, vice president and managing director, Singapore at Dell Technologies, said, “Accelerating AI adoption for all is a purpose Dell and Singapore’s National AI Strategy share as enabled by the Singapore FY2025 budget’s Enterprise Compute Initiative dependent on reliable, local access to high-performance computing for AI development.”
“Our collaboration with ITE aims to nurture AI-savvy talent and enhance tech curricula, supporting enterprises and communities in building an AI-ready workforce,” he added.
Low Khah Gek, chief executive officer at ITE, also commented, “By leveraging our partnership with Dell Technologies, we are not only enabling our learners to acquire new skills related to AI and virtualisation technologies but also preparing them for the future of work.”
“The hybrid cloud VDI Centre empowers learners to access advanced tools and resources from anywhere, ensuring that our training remains flexible and impactful. Together, we are shaping an AI-ready workforce that will drive innovation and digital transformation in Singapore,” concluded Khah Gek.
By partnering, Dell and ITE aim to close the AI skills gap, promote innovation, and speed up the digital transformation journey. This collaboration aims to harness innovation and technology in training, upskilling, and certifying staff and students, ensuring they are ready for an AI-powered future.
