When it comes to training, SMU has a track on digitisation and cloud solutions so that its Computing and Information Systems students can specialise in this area. SMU Vice Provost (Education) and Professor of Information Systems (Education) Venky Shankararaman said tertiary institutions are trying to keep up with rapid technology developments. He also explained the need for IT professionals to engage in continuous learning. Prof Shankararaman also shared that many universities including SMU, have work-study programmes, but emphasised that it is critical to have industry cooperation to co-develop curriculum and to train people fit for work upon graduation. He added that a tripartite collaboration between industry, academia and the government to push talent development further is important.