“The Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2025 reaffirms Acer’s commitment to empowering educators and learners with the tools they need to thrive in today’s increasingly digital world”, said Andrew Hou, President of Pan Asia Pacific Regional Operations, Acer Inc.” By fostering collaboration and innovation with like-minded partners, we aim to help shape a future where technology enhances and makes learning more accessible.”

As AI continues to transform the education landscape, the summit served as a platform for sharing insights and best practices in promoting digital literacy and classroom innovation through the integration of ed-tech tools. Acer showcased its ecosystem of AI-powered devices and education solutions, designed to enhance teaching methodologies, streamline administrative tasks, and boost student engagement.

Altos Computing, an Acer subsidiary, unveiled its latest AI servers and AI workstations together with Altos aiWorks AI computing platform, showcasing powerful systems created to meet the increasing demands of generative AI and large-scale model training.

A key feature of Altos AIWorks AI computing platform is its flexible GPU resource allocation, enabling multiple users to share computational resources. This capability is particularly beneficial for the education sector, where it allows multiple students or educational institutions to perform high-performance computing and learning tasks simultaneously, enhancing collaboration and interactivity in digital learning environments.

The spotlight fell on one of their high-performance platforms featured at the event – Altos BrainSphere R680 F7 Server, a powerful and versatile system supporting up to eight NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs or RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs, is designed for compute-intensive, graphics-rich, and AI-driven workloads. Looking ahead, Altos Computing is set to expand its high-end AI server lineup in early Q3 with the launch of two cutting-edge systems: Altos BrainSphereTM R880 F6, an HGX-based NVIDIA B200 AI server, and Altos BrainSphereTM R780 F7, an MGX-based 4U/8GPU AI server. These platforms reflect Altos’ commitment to driving AI innovation across education, enterprise, and research.

The summit also featured interactive booths from technology partners such as Intel, Microsoft, and Google, while Acer’s subsidiary AOPEN, along with solutions from Acer’s SpatialLabs stereoscopic line, and the Predator gaming brand demonstrated how esports and immersive learning can be utilized in a classroom setting.

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PUNE: The Board of Directors of HDFC Bank has approved the sale of a 100 percent stake in HDFC Edu to Vama Sundari Investments (Delhi) Private Limited, an HCL Group Company.

This proposed divestment is under the direction of the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) following the merger of erstwhile HDFC Limited with HDFC Bank Limited in July 2023.

HDFC Edu was established with a vision and a commitment to making a meaningful impact on school systems nationwide through its professional services and support.

The proposed divestment of HDFC Bank’s shareholding in HDFC Edu will not change or shift HDFC Edu’s commitment to enhancing quality school education. HDFC Edu will continue to work on its mission under the ownership of HCL Group. HCL Group is known for its strategic investments, innovation, and an experienced leadership team that consistently delivers outstanding educational outcomes. Its founder, Mr Shiv Nadar is a philanthropist who established the Shiv Nadar Foundation that runs VidyaGyan Schools, Shiv Nadar Schools, and Shiv Nadar Universities. Over the years, these institutions have established a reputation for innovation, quality education, and excellence. HCL Group’s reputation and principles align with the vision and mandate under which erstwhile HDFC Ltd set up HDFC Edu.

V.S. Rangan, Executive Director, of HDFC Bank, said, “This divestment has been necessitated due to regulatory requirements for HDFC Bank. The divestment of HDFC Edu went through a long, comprehensive process involving scrutiny of potential acquirers based on a set of eligibility criteria such as financial health, relevant experience, etc., and alignment with the core educational values cultivated over the past decade by HDFC Edu. We are confident that HCL Group will uphold the exceptional standards of services that HDFC Edu has been providing to the HDFC Schools, providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment for the students.”

In his comments, Shikhar Malhotra, Director, of HCL Corporation and Trustee, of Shiv Nadar Foundation said, “With a legacy of three decades in education, HCL Group has a vision of establishing and nurturing educational institutions of excellence countrywide. We are delighted to be entrusted with the responsibility of upholding and enhancing the educational mandate of HDFC Edu. Our foremost commitment is to ensure continuity and stability for students, parents, and faculty. We will further nurture and grow an already thriving educational environment bequeathed to us while preserving the core values and educational excellence that define The HDFC Schools.”

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