Sonata Software and IISc Partner to Advance Responsible AI Research and Education for Future Enterprises

Sonata Software Partners with IISc's FSID to Advance AI Research and Promote Responsible AI

BENGALURU, India, June 10, 2025 – Sonata Software (NSE: SONATSOFTW) (BSE: 532221), a leader in Modernization Engineering, has entered a three-year strategic partnership with the Foundation of Science Innovation and Development (FSID) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). This collaboration focuses on building an ecosystem that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to reshape enterprises, supported by advanced research in Computer Science.

As technological advances continue to reshape industries, creating a collaborative ecosystem involving students, government, academia, and corporations is essential to maintain proficiency in new skills. This partnership echoes Sonata Software's “Responsible-first” philosophy, emphasizing ethical AI innovation. The initiative equips individuals and organizations with skills, partnerships, and frameworks to explore AI-driven opportunities while upholding ethics, privacy, security, and compliance.

Key Focus Areas of the Partnership

The initiative supports IISc’s Department of Computer Science and Automation (CSA) by engaging stakeholders in AI research addressing current challenges and opportunities. The collaboration centers on four main objectives:

• Promoting Outreach and Education Programs: Engaging students and communities to boost technology awareness and skills.
• Supporting Scientific Research Activities: Facilitating research in Software Engineering and Responsible AI.
• Enhancing Research and Education Infrastructure: Upgrading facilities to support advanced research and learning.
• Incubating AI Startups: Providing platforms for AI-focused entrepreneurial ventures.

Prof B Gurumoorthy, Director of FSID at IISc, said, “Partnering with Sonata Software enriches the academic experience by aligning education closely with industry needs, especially in AI. This collaboration advances responsible innovation while enhancing student capabilities.”

Rajshekar Datta Roy, Chief Technology Officer at Sonata Software, added, “Supporting AI education and research unlocks innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Collaborating with IISc allows us to nurture talent and foster advancements in AI while promoting ethical technology development through our Responsible-first practices.”

About Sonata Software

Sonata Software, with $1 billion in revenue, specializes in Modernization Engineering services that span Data, Cloud, Automation, Cyber Security, and emerging technologies like Generative AI and Microsoft Fabric. Its unique Platformation.AI approach enables agile digital businesses and intelligent ecosystems.

Sonata’s Responsible-first AI platform, Sonata Harmoni.AI, integrates ethics, privacy, security, and compliance into AI-powered solutions that drive efficiencies, enhance customer experience, and support innovative business models.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, Sonata Software operates globally across North America, UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ. The company partners with Fortune 500 clients in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI); Healthcare and Lifesciences (HLS); Telecom, Media, and Technology (TMT); and Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution (RMD).

Sonata holds strong partnerships with Microsoft and AWS, is a member of the Microsoft AI Partner Council, has achieved AWS Generative AI Competency, and participates in the Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle. It is also a launch partner for Microsoft Fabric.

About the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Founded in 1909 through a collaboration between industrialist Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the Mysore royal family, and the Government of India, IISc is India’s premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research and education.

Its mission focuses on advanced instruction and original investigations that promote India’s material and industrial welfare. IISc was recognized as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India in 2018 and consistently ranks among the top Indian institutions globally.