Athens, Greece – 20 February 2024 - Intracom Telecom, a global technology systems and solutions provider, and the University of Western Macedonia (UoWM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of sharing capabilities and resources. This collaboration seeks to create a common field of cooperation that promotes innovation and provides learning exchange opportunities.
This knowledge exchange initiative aims to promote an environment where shared ideas and knowledge are enhanced and focused on research, innovation and cooperation in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) field. University students will have the opportunity to work as interns at Intracom Telecom, developing valuable skills for their future. Additionally, the research collaboration program will encourage students to choose subjects from the ICT fields, when preparing their dissertations. Furthermore, Intracom Telecom will collaborate with the university's research laboratories to assist the projects and studies. Finally, UoWM’s career office will support graduates in finding job openings at Intracom Telecom, offering lectures and training programs.
Theodoros Theodoulidis, Rector of the UoWM, stated: "By signing the memorandum of understanding today, the University of Western Macedonia strengthens the relations with the labor market and the business world. Through targeted outreach strategies, we are developing a wide network of partnerships aimed at the graduates' vocational rehabilitation, the research collaboration and the provision of training programs, addressed Intracom Telecom’s staff, expecting measurable and multiplying results for the development of our region."
Kartlos Edilashvili, Acting CEO of Intracom Telecom, commented: "The strategic partnership with the University of Western Macedonia seals our company's ongoing support to the academic community and our commitment to promoting innovation in Greece. The memorandum of understanding focuses on creating the appropriate conditions for a highly skilled scientific workforce in the country, so meet the needs of innovative product development."
Intracom Telecom is a global technology systems and solutions provider operating for over 45 years in the market. The company 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. Intracom Telecom is the benchmark in fixed wireless access, and it successfully innovates in the 5G/4G wireless RAN transport and small-cell SON backhaul international arena. Furthermore, the company is developing security integrated systems for critical infrastructure protection and border surveillance, having extensive knowhow and a proven track record in this industry. Moreover, it addresses the Energy & Utilities industry, emphasizing on smart metering and end-to-end IT solutions. Intracom Telecom serves telecom operators, public authorities and large public and private enterprises.The Group maintains its own R&D and production facilities and operates subsidiaries worldwide.