University of Tartu and Leil Storage Forge Strategic Partnership

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by Tõnu Esko, vice rector for development at the University of Tartu, and Aleksandr Ragel, CEO of Leil Storage, outlines the shared objectives and scope of collaboration between the 2 organizations.

They are committed to enhancing their research and innovation capacities by jointly developing and implementing research projects, exchanging scientific and technical information and personnel, and exploring opportunities for the commercialization of their research outcomes.

Esko expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership, highlighting its importance: “Collaboration between academia and the private sector is crucial for creating innovative solutions to complex challenges. With the global data volume expanding exponentially, its environmental impact is a growing concern. Our joint effort will focus on developing more sustainable storage methods, aiming to reduce the environmental footprint not just for the University of Tartu, but for all entities managing large data sets.”

Ragel echoed these sentiments, saying: “We are excited to join forces with the University of Tartu, a recognized leader in research and innovation. This partnership will accelerate our efforts to develop green storage solutions that are both environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced.”

The scope of collaboration under this MOU encompasses a range of activities, including contracted R&D projects, joint workshops, seminars and conferences, as well as the joint publication of research papers and reports. Additionally, the partnership will foster student internships and projects, the transfer of technology and know-how, and the exploration of IP protection and commercialization opportunities.

Key areas of focus for cooperation include efficient organization of data in the file system, coding for error and erasure correction, coding for load balancing, data compression, and signal processing.

The 2 partners are excited to embark on this journey of technological innovation and look forward to pushing the boundaries of storage solutions through their collaborative efforts.