Satyam inks MoU with Melbourne University

Satyam Computer Services and The University of Melbourne signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will increase opportunities for students of Melbourne Information and Communication Technology and Satyam's businesses.

The MoU was signed by Rama Raju, Satyam's CEO and co-founder, and Professor Vijoleta Breach-Maksvytis, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of The University of Melbourne.

"The alliance will enable up to 10 students to undertake a software development internship with Satyam each year," Virender Aggarwal of Satyam. "Satyam will also recruit 20 software engineers from the university every year."

Participants will undergo a three-month training course in India and China, Raju added. Upon completion of the programme, the company will place them on projects in Australia or one of its other 55 global locations.