Unisys Cloud 20/20™ Contest Opens Registration for 12th Year

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Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) has opened registration for the 12th edition of its annual technical project competition, Cloud 20/20, aimed at engineering students across India. Established in 2009, the competition fosters career development by allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems through two programs: the Student Innovation Program (SIP) and the Targeted Innovation Program (TIP). With nearly 50,000 individual registrations since inception, the contest continues to thrive as a significant platform for student engagement in technology and innovation.

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• Cloud 20/20 competition encourages student innovation and career development.
• Established strong participant engagement with nearly 50,000 registrations since 2009.
• Offers collaboration opportunities with industry professionals and mentors.

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BENGALURU, India and BLUE BELL, Pa., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that registration is open for the 12th edition of Cloud 20/20™, the company's annual flagship technical project competition for engineering students across India.

Established in 2009, the contest enables students to develop career-ready technical and soft skills by applying their theoretical knowledge in using innovative technologies to solve real problems.  

The contest is open to research students, postgraduates, pre-final and final-year engineering students in computer science, information technology and other related streams. The contest comprises two primary programs:

• The Student Innovation Program (SIP) challenges students to use emerging technologies for original and creative solutions to problems they have defined themselves.
• The Targeted Innovation Program (TIP), introduced in 2019, tasks students with solving specific business problems that Unisys and its clients and industry partners submit.

"We are proud that for more than a decade Unisys has provided a strong and stable platform for college and university students to connect effectively with the IT industry," said K Nageswara Rao, vice president, Unisys Asia Pacific Engineering, Products and Platforms. "The Cloud 20/20 competition not only serves as the stepping stone to the professional world for students, but also helps them establish connections with the business community and gives Unisys access to great ideas and technical thinking as well."

Both the TIP and SIP programs offer students the opportunity to collaborate with their peers, faculty and Unisys mentors, who provide them with guidance and expertise in the run-up to the competition.

Cloud 20/20 has motivated students to work on innovative projects in cloud-based applications and microservices, cloud computing infrastructure, security and multimodal biometrics, among other advanced disciplines. With close to 50,000 individual member registrations since 2009, the event is one of India's most anticipated technical contests for engineering students.     

"The Cloud 20/20 contest keeps getting bigger and better every year," said Sumed Marwaha, managing director, Unisys India and regional vice president, Services. "The 11-year record of innovation, superior learning quotient for students and participation by Unisys clients and partners and relevant industry bodies combine to make Cloud 20/20 a much-awaited event for both the industry and academia. We look forward to another successful edition of Cloud 20/20 – an event that truly celebrates the spirit of innovation and collaboration."

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About Unisys
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FAQ

What is the Cloud 20/20 competition by Unisys?

Cloud 20/20 is an annual technical project competition for engineering students in India, designed to enhance their technical skills through real-world problem-solving.

When did Unisys launch the Cloud 20/20 competition?

The Cloud 20/20 competition was established in 2009.

Who can participate in the Cloud 20/20 competition?

The competition is open to research students, postgraduates, and engineering students in computer science, information technology, and related fields.

What are the main programs in the Cloud 20/20 competition?

The competition features two main programs: the Student Innovation Program (SIP) and the Targeted Innovation Program (TIP).

How many students have participated in the Cloud 20/20 since its inception?

Nearly 50,000 individual students have registered for the Cloud 20/20 competition since its launch.