Strategic Partnership Signed Between İstinye University and Information Technologies Leader Redington Turkey
İstinye University has signed an important collaboration protocol with Redington Turkey, a global technology and consulting company. The protocol was signed by İstinye University Rector Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş and Redington Turkey Sales Director Bora İncir. Operating in over 30 countries worldwide, Redington stands out as a global technology company making pioneering contributions in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing. Redington Turkey and İstinye University aim to expand their collaborations by creating branded courses, sectoral projects, and technology-focused joint efforts.
The signing ceremony was attended by Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Peyami Çelikcan, Prof. Dr. Yasemin Gürsoy Özdemir, Department Head of Management Information Systems Assoc. Prof. Dr. Okan Yaşar, and Deputy Secretary General İlkay Sancaktar. Redington Turkey was represented by Human Resources and Administrative Affairs Director Mine Güneş, Professional Services Manager Murat Coşkunsoy, Cloud Computing Technical Team Leader Burak Şardağ, and Marketing and Communications Director İclal Anasoy.
“Sectoral Collaborations Make Critical Contributions to Society”
Emphasizing that the collaboration would not be limited to academic and sectoral projects, İstinye University Rector Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş expressed the necessity of creating sustainable impact through joint efforts:
“We live in an age of information and collaboration. Partnerships between universities and the private sector are critical not only for education but also for societal contribution. Our collaboration with Redington Turkey offers great opportunities for our students and academics while also contributing to societal responsibility projects.”
Mine Güneş, Human Resources and Administrative Affairs Director at Redington Turkey, stated that societal contribution is one of the company’s top priorities, particularly focusing on projects aimed at disadvantaged groups in terms of access to technology:
“We are a company that focuses not only on technology but also on social benefit. We have projects prioritizing women and children, and we are running various initiatives to increase access to technology. It is very important for us that university students also act with a sense of social responsibility.”
New Opportunities in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analytics
As part of the signed protocol, the first step is to incorporate a Redington-branded course into İstinye University’s academic curriculum. Through this course, students will gain sectoral knowledge and experience in critical areas of today’s technology world, such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. Furthermore, sectoral projects, workshops, seminars, and R&D projects will be initiated between the university and the company in the future.
“Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Data Analytics Are Crucial”
Vice Rector of İstinye University Prof. Dr. Peyami Çelikcan highlighted the advantages this collaboration offers students, especially in the fields of innovation and technology:
“We have several departments in our university that work on areas such as artificial intelligence and data analysis. The support of experts from the sector is a great opportunity for our students. Particularly, branded courses will be an important tool in providing our students with direct industry experience. Additionally, İstinye University Incubation Valley hosts many companies in the digitalization field. Collaborating with Redington on product development processes will be highly efficient.”
İstinye University Vice Rector Yasemin Gürsoy emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership:
“As a university, we place great importance on areas such as artificial intelligence, big data, and data analytics. Given the overlap in our areas of cooperation, this collaboration with Redington Turkey holds significant value for us.”
“We Will Include Our Global Knowledge Network in the Process”
Redington Turkey Marketing and Communications Director İclal Anasoy expressed the opportunities the collaboration would offer students:
“We have an educational program called Redington Academy that trains qualified professionals for the sector. Through this collaboration, we aim to include our global knowledge network in the process and offer more opportunities to university students.”
The strategic partnership will provide İstinye University students with the opportunity to engage with Redington’s global network, sectoral expertise, and technology-based projects, strengthening the interaction between academia and industry. Joint projects developed in areas such as artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, and digital transformation will allow students to turn their theoretical knowledge into practice and support them in shaping their career paths. At the same time, the combination of the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem with Redington’s global experience will create new openings in technology and IT fields. The collaboration is expected to provide long-term and sustainable benefits to both institutions, contributing to the development of young talent.
