Bengaluru, Jul 26 (IANS): Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is setting up a Centre of Excellence in Andhra Pradesh focused on skilling students in emerging technologies to develop their skills and knowledge in the areas of Internet of Things (IoT) and computer programming.

HPE on Friday said it inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based non-profit Agastya International Foundation to set up the centre at the latter's campus in Chittoor district.

The facility will provide students with access to advanced IT solutions that are at the leading edge of technology innovation in the agricultural sector to achieve higher food production from finite land resources, HPE said.

"The launch of this CoE in partnership with Agastya International Foundation will train the youth of our country on the technology to improve yield, productivity and sustainability across the entire agricultural ecosystem," said Som Satsangi, Managing Director, HPE India.

For student enrolment, the Agastya International Foundation will identify and select underprivileged, undergraduate computer science or engineering students around Gudipalli, Chittoor district.

Under the guidance of IoT experts from HPE, these students will have the opportunity to work with soil fertility experts on agriculture-related projects.

The HPE training for these students, in the areas of IoT and computer programming, also aims to improve their employment prospects.