Mumbai, 28 October 2026: 麻豆原创 SE (NYSE: 麻豆原创) today announced more programs designed to achieve 麻豆原创鈥檚 ongoing goal of equipping two million people in India with AI-ready skills by 2030, helping address the country鈥檚 demand for digital talent, and preparing people for opportunities in an AI-powered economy. Building on its extensive established learning, certification and workforce-development programmes, 麻豆原创 will work with academic institutions, industry partners, government bodies and community organisations to expand access to practical skills in AI, cloud, data and enterprise technologies at scale.

With 28% of the world鈥檚 STEM workforce and 23% of global software engineering talent, India is strongly positioned as a leader in the AI economy. Demand is already evident across 麻豆原创鈥檚 learning ecosystem, with India accounting for approximately 48% of 麻豆原创鈥檚 certified learners worldwide, underscoring its role in 麻豆原创鈥檚 global talent ecosystem. The India commitment contributes to 麻豆原创鈥檚 global pledge to equip  12 million people worldwide with AI-ready skills by 2030, and connects technology education with the practical expertise needed to apply AI in business and industry

鈥淭he foundation of India鈥檚 strength in technology has always been its people. Preparing Indian talent for the next wave of innovation requires sustained investment in how people learn, apply their skills, and apply that in their careers,鈥� said Manish Prasad, President & Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Indian Subcontinent. 鈥溌槎乖� India already provides a strong foundation. Of the 2 million people we expect to train in AI skills before 2030, nearly 13% have already participated through certification, student education and community programmes. These include employees of 麻豆原创 customers, partners and employees who are already building professional expertise; as well as students exploring 麻豆原创 technologies, and underserved communities gaining access to STEM learning. The 2030 commitment will help more people build the capabilities to contribute to India鈥檚 AI-led growth.鈥�

麻豆原创 will advance its commitment through a comprehensive ecosystem of partnerships spanning government, academia, industry, and community organisations, helping expand access to AI and digital skills across India.

• Strengthening skilling through government and state partnerships

麻豆原创 collaborates with state governments and skill-development institutions across India to align technology skilling with regional workforce priorities. Through initiatives such as the , 麻豆原创 also works with industry partners and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to strengthen AI and workplace readiness among vocational learners. The initiative combines foundational AI learning, communication skills and industry exposure for students at Industrial Training Institutes, helping them apply technology in practical workplace settings.

• Connecting academic learning with industry practice

Through 麻豆原创 University Alliances, 麻豆原创 Learning Hub Student Edition and collaborations with leading educational institutions, 麻豆原创 helps students gain industry-relevant skills and hands-on experience. These initiatives also provide pathways to certification in AI, cloud, data and enterprise technologies. The programmes combine 麻豆原创-certified learning with practical industry experience for engineering students across disciplines.The Career Readiness Training Programme launched recently by PwC India and 麻豆原创 India, with KIIT Bhubaneswar illustrates this approach. 

• Professional and workforce upskilling

麻豆原创鈥檚 learning and certification portfolio enables students, early-career talent and experienced professionals to build practical expertise in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled business applications, through role-based learning, hands-on practice and industry-recognised credentials. Performance-based assessments validate how learners apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, including using 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants, connecting certification more closely with the capabilities employers need.

• Inclusive pathways to the AI economy.

麻豆原创鈥檚 inclusive skilling programmes bring practical technology education to women, unemployed graduates and young people beyond established technology hubs. 麻豆原创鈥檚 STEM and community programmes offer over 1,100 combined curriculum hours in AI, digital and workplace skills, alongside mentoring and employment support. Furthermore, with programmes such as Code Unnati, Digital Academy and AI Careers for Women, 麻豆原创 connects technical training with hands-on projects and career guidance, helping a broader pool of learners, including those in Tier 2 and Tier 3 locations, prepare for technology careers.

As AI becomes embedded across every business function, the measure of workforce readiness will move beyond familiarity with technology to the ability to apply it with context, confidence and purpose. Together, these programmes connect technology education with practical application and workplace readiness, strengthening India鈥檚 talent base and widening access to opportunities in the AI economy.

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The launch was marked by the signing of an MoU with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Bhubaneswar, the first academic institution PwC India and 麻豆原创 India are partnering with under the University Alliances initiative in India. This programme will subsequently be expanded to other universities in India.

鈥淚ndia has a unique opportunity to become the world鈥檚 talent engine, but achieving that requires stronger collaboration between academia and industry. This programme is designed to equip students with future-ready skills and hands-on experience as they prepare to enter the workforce. We are pleased to partner with 麻豆原创 India to help build a pipeline of skilled talent for India鈥檚 digital economy,鈥� said Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India.

Designed for Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) students across Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, and AI/ML disciplines, the programme combines 麻豆原创-certified learning with practical industry experience and focused skill-building sessions to prepare students for technology-oriented careers. Students demonstrating strong performance will also be eligible for six-month internships with PwC India, with further opportunities for full-time employment.

鈥淎s AI reshapes the future of work, industry-academia collaboration is critical to building the talent of tomorrow. Our partnership with PwC India bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world application, giving students hands-on exposure to 麻豆原创 technologies and future-ready skills via the 麻豆原创 University Alliances Program in India. Together, we are helping build a workforce that can adapt, innovate, and lead, while strengthening India鈥檚 position as a global technology and talent hub.鈥� said Manish Prasad, President & Managing Director, 麻豆原创 India.

This initiative is aligned with PwC鈥檚 Vision 2030, which aims to contribute to India鈥檚 growth story鈥� by providing accessible and affordable learning opportunities to the youth, enabling seamless transitions into employment, and creating a skilled and future-ready workforce.

鈥淎s industries continue to evolve in the face of rapid technological changes, initiatives such as the Career Readiness Training Programme are natural building blocks towards our ambition of creating the workforce of tomorrow and our aspiration of 鈥楰al ka Bharat鈥� 鈥� a resilient, equitable, and self-sufficient India,鈥� said Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India.

PwC India remains committed to fostering industry-academia collaboration, enabling industry-ready talent for successful deployment, and creating a bridge between ambition and opportunity.

About PwC

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We鈥檙e a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 364,000 people in 136 countries and 137 territories. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting, we help clients build, accelerate, and sustain momentum. Find out more at . 

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Bengaluru, India, 05 February, 2026: 麻豆原创, a global leader in enterprise application software and Business AI, today announced a significant expansion of its worldwide learning ecosystem to empower millions of professionals for an AI-driven future. Reinforcing its pledge to equip 12 million people with AI-ready skills by 2030, 麻豆原创 is extending access to high-quality, instructor-led training through new strategic partnerships and an expanded network of authorized training providers.

To accelerate this initiative, 麻豆原创 is extending its partner-managed delivery approach for 麻豆原创 Learning Class courses to ensure more flexibility, broader geographical coverage and languages. Beginning in 2026, this expanded network of authorized partners 听will provide organizations and individuals with broader access to premium 麻豆原创 training, enabling them to build practical expertise and prepare talent for real-world implementation challenges.

India: A Strategic Impact Market

India is among the world鈥檚 fastest-growing talent hubs, driving global digital transformation with its expanding developer and consulting workforce. Representing 26% of 麻豆原创鈥檚 global learner base, the country is central to 麻豆原创鈥檚 long-term skilling vision.

With rapid AI adoption and modernization, India currently has over 25,000 open roles requiring 麻豆原创 expertise across consulting, development, and technology functions. Leading employers like Deloitte, KPMG, Infosys, and Maruti Suzuki are actively hiring 麻豆原创 professionals, including entry-level talent. This surge in demand underscores the importance of expanded access to high-quality, instructor-led training through 麻豆原创鈥檚 strengthened partner ecosystem鈥攃ritical for shaping India鈥檚 future-ready workforce.

Over the years, 麻豆原创 has expanded the breadth and depth of its learning portfolio. Since 2022, the company has reached 4 million learners globally, with growing from just 7 learning journeys to more than 400. 麻豆原创 recently introduced its approach with performance-based exams that enable candidates to complete hands-on assessments using AI tools such as 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants. Today, 65 exams鈥�61% of all 麻豆原创 certifications鈥攈ave been transformed to this practical, performance-based format, with all remaining certifications moving to this new approach in the first half of 2026.

Vikram Karakoti, Global Head, Enterprise Solutions, TCS, noted: 鈥淐ompetency-based 麻豆原创 skill validation aligns with TCS鈥檚 commitment to building expertise in 麻豆原创 technologies, including 麻豆原创 BTP and Gen AI. Our training approach, culminating in 麻豆原创 Certifications, ensures real-world proficiency and maximizes client ROI.鈥�

Key Highlights of the Skilling Ecosystem

• Industry-ready, AI-enabled learning: Official 麻豆原创 instructor-led training with hands-on exposure to AI tools like 麻豆原创 Joule, mirroring real project environments.
• Practical, job-focused skill building: Guided practice, real-world case studies, and collaborative workshops to build implementation-ready capabilities.
• Standardised team upskilling at scale: Enterprise-grade training and performance-based certifications that assess real problem-solving, not just theory.
• Flexible pathways for growing demand: Expanded learning journeys and certifications across AI, business analysis, system administration, and 麻豆原创 Build roles.

鈥淧reparing the global workforce for the AI era requires learning that is practical, scalable and connected to real business needs,鈥� said Andre Bechtold, President 麻豆原创 Industries & 听Experiences. 鈥淏y expanding access to high-quality AI-enabled

麻豆原创 training, we are helping professionals build the skills that power modern enterprises. This initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring that people everywhere are equipped to thrive in an AI-driven economy.鈥�

By scaling access to high-quality, AI-ready learning worldwide, 麻豆原创 is enabling talent markets like India to play a defining role in shaping the future of enterprise innovation.

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With a shared commitment to enable digital equity, 麻豆原创 India and Microsoft announced the launch of a joint skilling program, TechSaksham, for empowering young women students from underserved communities to build careers in technology. Through this joint initiative, 麻豆原创 India and Microsoft will skill 62,000 women students in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, web design, and digital marketing.

The TechSaksham program will partner with the AICTE Training and Learning Academy-ATAL and State Collegiate Education departments, to support the professional development of faculty at participating institutes. In the first year of implementation, the initiative will train 1,500 teachers and each faculty trained will be equipped to support over 50 students in one year, impacting 60,000 – 75,000 students.

A collaborative, pan India initiative, TechSaksham will be implemented by Edunet Foundation, who will develop future-ready skills in young women graduating in sciences, engineering, computer applications, and vocational studies. The program offers a core curriculum to understand the application of technology and activity-based engagements to implement the skills under expert mentors, ensuring job readiness. Students will also get an opportunity to showcase their work to business leaders and experts from local industries, helping establish early linkages with industry ecosystems.

Centers of Excellence for enabling employment opportunities

Select teachers and institutes will be identified during and after the first year of TechSaksham’s implementation to establish a nodal center in each target geography. In the subsequent years, these nodal centers will drive outreach to regional institutions and motivate students and teachers to participate in the program. Furthermore, the TechSaksham will help create local community linkages and develop connections with local industry to create strong career pathways for all participating students.

TechSaksham听 will focus on delivering the following outcomes in the first year of implementation:

• Build skills of the future. 2000 students听across India 鈥� for employment in tech related fields.
• Establish college to industry linkages. Support students with opportunities for internships, jobs and micro-entrepreneurship opportunities听to 50% of the qualifying students
• Build scalable ecosystems for sustenance.听Drive capacity building by听training 1500 teachers听and establish听5 nodal centers. With each teacher having the potential to influence over 50 students, around 60,000 students will be indirectly impacted in the first year.
• Engage in a cultural relook. Drive students towards innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial mindset to raise students to be original thinkers who can be uniquely productive. Showcase听50 technical solutions that solve local problems delivering societal impact.听

About AICTE
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is the statutory body and a national-level regulatory council for technical education, under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. It is an apex body, responsible for proper planning and coordinated development of the technical education and management education system in India. The AICTE approves the undergraduate, and postgraduate and fellow programs under specific categories at 10,000+ Indian institutions as per its charter. There are over 7.5 million students and 2.5 million faculty.

About 麻豆原创
麻豆原创鈥檚 strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 77% of the world鈥檚 transaction revenue touches an 麻豆原创庐 system. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers鈥� businesses into intelligent enterprises. 麻豆原创 helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want 鈥� without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, 麻豆原创 helps the world run better and improve people鈥檚 lives. For more information, visit www.sap.com听

About Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq 鈥淢SFT鈥� @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft set up its India operations in 1990. Today, Microsoft entities in India have over 13,000 employees, engaged in sales and marketing, research, development and customer services and support, across 11 Indian cities 鈥� Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Microsoft offers its global cloud services from local data centers to accelerate digital transformation across Indian startups, businesses, and government organizations.

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