Unisys opens registrations for technical project contest, Cloud 20/20

BANGALORE, INDIA: Unisys has opened registrations for its annual technical project contest, Cloud 20/20. The contest aims to catalyze innovative thinking around the latest disruptive technologies.

Student Innovation Projects (SIP): Participants need to submit project ideas around the latest disruptive trends. This contest is open to research students, post-graduates, as well as engineering students in Computer Science, Information Technology, and other related fields.

Targeted Innovation Projects (TIP): Participants need to submit projects based on the technical problem statements proposed by Unisys engineers. This is open to both engineering students and experienced technology professionals.

Registrations for Cloud 20/20 close on December 24, 2015. The winning teams stand a chance to win prizes amounting to Rs. 9lakhs. Additionally, they will also get an opportunity to intern and explore career opportunities with Unisys.

“Today’s business world requires students and experienced technology professionals to possess 21st century skills such as intellectual curiosity, adaptability, problem solving, and interpersonal abilities to solve complex, real-world business challenges. Unisys Cloud 20/20 provides participants with a unique opportunity to take their innovative ideas to the next level and in doing so, hone the skills essential to successfully compete in the global economy,” said LNV Samy, vice president, Engineering, Asia Technology Centre –  India, China, and Australia, Technology, Unisys.

The contest will culminate in a grand finale in Bangalore in April 2016, where finalists will demonstrate their technical projects to a panel of distinguished judges from the industry and academia.