eGeneration, Indian Highbar will invest in 4iR technologies
Private sector ICT agreement signed during prime minister’s India visit
eGeneration Ltd, one of the leading technology and tech investment companies in Bangladesh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Highbar Technocrat Ltd, a successful spin-off of HCC Group in India and one of top 5% successful spin-offs according to Gartner at the ITC Maurya hotel in New Delhi.
The MoU was signed yesterday after the inaugural ceremony of India-Bangladesh Business Forum (IBBF) during the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's state visit to India, said a press release.
Under this MOU, eGeneration and Highbar will enable knowledge and technology transfer between the countries while investing in research and development of skills required for fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies.
Part of this collaboration also involves branding both the countries as leading technology and innovation destinations in the world.
Shameem Ahsan, Chairman, eGeneration Group and Mangesh Wadaje, CEO of Highbar Technocrat Ltd signed the MOU on behalf of the respective companies.
The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Tipu Munshi, honorable Minister of Commerce, Government of Bangladesh and Sheikh F Fahim, President, FBCCI among others.
Mangesh Wadaje, CEO of Highbar Technocrat Ltd said, "By signing this MOU, Highbar Technocrat would like to further accelerate the development of innovative technologies in India and Bangladesh together and strengthen our shared goals. With this collaboration both the countries will get access to research support to pursue their development objectives."
Shameem Ahsan, Chairman of eGeneration Group said, "The fourth industrial revolution is already happening in Bangladesh with many promising tech companies working on equipping different sectors with process innovation and latest technologies. Fully realizing the potential of 4IR requires a more inventive, inclusive approach to skills and infrastructure development. Pursuing that strategy on a global scale with Highbar and eGeneration will enable us to largely contribute in realizing Digital India and Digital Bangladesh vision and establish successful 4IR trajectories."
eGeneration is one of the leading companies that are working with disruptive technologies like data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital platform and Internet of Things (IoT).
On the other hand, Highbar Technocrat Ltd, an associate company of HCC Group, is a leading end-to-end IT solution provider with its portfolio of enterprise business solutions, line of business IT solutions, process consulting & IT Infrastructure services aiming at increasing efficiencies for the infrastructure industry.