Aarenet, a leading technology and solutions provider for Carriers, Service Providers, Governments and Enterprises, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) in Hanoi, Vietnam, to provide its softswitch systems to the Institute and to collaborate on future co-development and research in the field of telecommunications, as well as student exchange programs and scholarships.
“We are excited to embark on this partnership with PTIT, which will benefit both parties in terms of knowledge transfer, talent development, and market expansion. We hope that this collaboration will foster a spirit of innovation and excellence in the telecommunications industry, as well as strengthen the ties between Switzerland and Vietnam.” said Mr. Felix Jakob, CEO of Aarenet.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Ban, Dean Faculty of PTIT, expressed his gratitude to Aarenet AG for their collaboration and trust. “We are very grateful to Aarenet for their support and commitment. This is a significant contribution to our institute’s development and vision. We look forward to working with Aarenet and exploring the potential of their softswitch systems for our education and research purposes,” he said.
Front row from right to left – Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Ban, Mr. Felix Jakob
The MOU also includes plans for future co-development and research in the field of telecommunications, as well as student exchange programs and scholarships. Aarenet and PTIT will collaborate on innovative projects and solutions, leveraging their respective expertise and resources. They will also facilitate academic and cultural exchanges between their students and faculty, offering opportunities for learning and networking. Additionally, Aarenet intents to provide scholarships for outstanding PTIT students who wish to pursue further studies or internships at Aarenet.
The MOU was signed by Mr. Jakob and Prof. Dr. Nguyen at a ceremony held at the Institute’s headquarters in Hanoi on January 24th, 2024.
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