Nokia and the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) have joined hands to work together in areas of data science, analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

IIT-Delhi will leverage Nokia’s technological leadership and expertise in communications networking to conduct research in these areas to make networks more efficient and reliable.

IIT-Delhi research scholars from the applied mathematics, statistical and computer science fields will work with Nokia India to develop software modules based on AI algorithms with machine learning, deep learning and predictive analytics.

The aim of this collaboration is to help Nokia enhance its service delivery to be even more efficient and reliable. The self-learning and pre-emptive capabilities will also help Nokia’s service delivery to be 5G ready.

BR Mehta, dean of R&D at IIT-Delhi, said: “Working with major technology firms like Nokia allows us to develop new capabilities in advanced technologies.”

Amit Dhingra, vice president of Global Service Delivery at Nokia, said collaboration with universities and educational institutes fosters innovation and can help resolve complex challenges our industry is facing.