Mumbai / Chennai, 10th September 2025: Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (HITS), Chennai, today has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google Cloud and CloudReign Technologies, marking it as India’s first Google Cloud Digital Campus (Elite Tier). This was followed by the inauguration of the Genesis Cloud Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility designed to foster innovation, digital transformation, and next-generation research.
The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Siddharth Dalwadi, Regional Head, Google Cloud, who delivered the Chief Guest Address, along with Ms. Priyanka Priyadarshini, Regional Manager, Google for Education; Mr. Karan Talwar, Specialist, Google Workspace and Gemini; Mr. Lakshminarayanan N., Director – Strategic Alliances, CloudReign Technologies; and Mr. Dwarakanath Cheyyur, Co-Founder and Director, CloudReign Technologies. The Presidential Address was delivered by Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor of HITS, and he was joined by Dr. Ashok George Verghese, Pro-Chancellor; Dr. S. Ganesan, Interim Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Aby Sam, Executive Director; and Mr. Enid Verghese Jacob, Deputy Director.
The program began with a welcome address by Dr. S. Ganesan, followed by a session on “Digital Campus Google Cloud 3.0 Elite Tier ” delivered by Dr. Thangakumar J., Associate Dean (CS). This was followed by the MOU signing and handover of the prestigious DCGC 3.0 Elite Tier Badge to the Chancellor and the unveiling of the Genesis Cloud Laboratory.
The Genesis Cloud Laboratory will serve as an innovation hub, empowering students and faculty with advanced resources in cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. As part of the collaboration, students will gain access to Google Certification Programs, Google Cloud-integrated UG and PG curriculum, and opportunities for industry-linked projects, internships, and research collaborations.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor, HITS, said, “This collaboration with Google Cloud is not just about adopting cutting-edge technology but about transforming education to make our students globally competent and industry ready. With the Genesis Cloud Laboratory, we are providing a platform where innovation begins, where ideas turn into solutions, and where our students will lead the future of the digital economy.”
In his comments, Dr. Ashok George Verghese, Pro-Chancellor, HITS, said, “As a significant partner, HITS is building its first Elite Digital Campus with the help of Google Cloud. This partnership integrates HITS’s fulfillment with Google’s most advanced systems to develop a dynamic, artificial intelligence-enhanced learning atmosphere.
In his comments, Mr. Siddharth Dalwadi, Regional Head, Google Cloud, said, “This partnership with Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science allows the institute and Google Cloud to combine their respective strengths to create AI powered digital tools and other immersive learning tools to architecture and real-world digital access. We’re proud to shape the future of education by building a furbished learning ecosystem to empower institutions and educators around the world.”
With this milestone, HITS continues to demonstrate its commitment to pioneering initiatives in higher education, blending academic excellence with global industry partnerships, and positioning itself at the forefront of India’s digital transformation journey.