Learning solutions provider NIIT   has acquired the business of Bangalore based start-up Perceptron Learning in a bid to accelerate its digital transformation initiatives – StackRoute, digiNxt, and Training.com.

It also announced the appointment of Satish Sukumar, Co-Founder and Chief Executive (CEO) of Perceptron as Chief Technology Officer of StackRoute Labs. StackRoute Labs is an NIIT project to build competencies in areas such as machine learning, IoT and full stack product engineering.

Rahul Patwardhan, CEO, NIIT in a statement said: “Taking forward NIIT’s thrust on Digital Transformation in the EdTech domain, this strategic acquisition of Perceptron will further strengthen NIIT’s leadership role in the Digital Learning World.”

Perceptron’s acquisition will further look at building the multi-modal learning platform and 360 degree learning eco-system.

‘Ilimi’ – Perceptron’s next-gen learning platform combines leading edge developments in semantic computing, predictive analytics, learning science, and digital transformation technologies to create an environment for implementing learner-centric, immersive learning & mastery learning strategies.

Source: Money Control