Tyler Technologies Collaborates with UT Dallas’ Computer Science Program
18 Maggio 2010 - 1:33PM
Business Wire
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) is collaborating with the
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The
University of Texas at Dallas in support of the school’s vision to
create a high-tech hub in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. As a
first step toward what is hoped to become a long-term partnership,
Tyler is sponsoring and mentoring a student computer science design
project as part of the school’s new UTDesign program. The joint
project empowers students to apply their software engineering
skills to a real world business project.
Dr. Gopal Gupta, head of the Jonsson School’s Computer Science
Department, whose faculty has tripled in size from 15 to 45 in the
past 12 years, has set his sights on helping make the school one of
the nation’s top research institutions—and transforming the
Metroplex into a technology center similar to Silicon Valley,
California.
“Essentially, in Dallas we have one of the largest
concentrations of high-tech companies in the country centered
around a university, UT Dallas, focused on technology, science and
management,” said Gupta. “We have a large supply of highly skilled
technical people, and the State of Texas is investing money in
start-ups through the Emerging Technology Fund. Many key
ingredients exist for creating a Silicon Valley-like environment in
North Texas; what is needed is an infusion of entrepreneurial
spirit and venture capital.”
Gupta believes this is where companies like Tyler can play a
significant role. “Large existing companies can catalyze this
development in two ways: they can foster entrepreneurship and
innovation from within as well as invest in research and
development—like HP and Xerox did in Silicon Valley—to make the
next generation of innovative products and services,” stated
Gupta.
By participating in UTDesign, Tyler is providing seven UT Dallas
seniors with an opportunity to develop an application for Tyler’s
Odyssey® integrated court case management solution. Under the
guidance of a University project manager, students will develop a
mobile service application that automates the tracking and delivery
of court-generated civil documents by law enforcement officers.
Tyler has assigned a mentor and two technology resources to
participate in the project, which is expected to be completed in
May.
“Tyler views this unique project as a way to support UTD’s goal
to promote entrepreneurship and involve students with the external
business community in the Metroplex,” said Bruce Graham, president
of Tyler’s Courts & Justice Division. “It enables students to
tap into local high-tech companies such as Tyler, offering them a
chance to apply their academic skills in a hands-on environment.
Tyler sees the value in UTD’s vision to connect the local business
and academic communities and we are eager to participate.”
Gupta anticipates that these private sector collaborations will
benefit UT Dallas in a number of ways. “Our students will thrive in
a dynamic entrepreneurial environment; perhaps some of them will
become entrepreneurs themselves,” he said. “Faculty members’
research will be more easily commercialized and the computer
science program will be a favored destination for
entrepreneur-minded young students.”
He recognizes the perks for area businesses as well. “The
private sector will get students who have the entrepreneurial
spirit and who can innovate within the company,” he said.
“Collaboration with the private sector helps in exposing students
to real-world problems, and provides them with a real-world
education.”
Graham said Tyler’s relationship with UT Dallas may also give
Tyler the opportunity to evaluate students as potential employees
and open the door to a possible internship program. “There is
tremendous value in establishing this sort of collaboration,” he
said. “Tyler needs skilled professionals and the University’s
computer science program produces a talented pool of future
candidates for us to consider. We see this project as the first
step in what will hopefully evolve into a long-term
relationship.”
“Senior Design is the capstone undergraduate course taken by all
students of engineering and computer science,” said Dr. Edward J.
Esposito, assistant dean for Industrial Relations in the Jonsson
School. “We are pleased that a dynamic company like Tyler
Technologies sees potential value in the UTDesign program and is
eager to participate. I am confident that our students will not
disappoint, and that this will be the beginning of a long and
productive partnership with Tyler.”
Formally established in 1986 with two departments—electrical
engineering and computer science—the Jonsson School initially
offered only graduate degrees in these fields. It expanded to
include a full undergraduate program in 1990, and today consists of
five departments—EE, CS, mechanical engineering, materials science
and engineering, and bioengineering (the newest addition)—plus
three interdisciplinary degree programs in telecommunications
engineering, computer engineering and software engineering. About
2,900 students (graduate and undergraduate) are currently enrolled,
1,340 of these in Computer Science.
About Tyler Technologies,
Inc.
Based in Dallas, Tyler Technologies is a leading provider of
end-to-end information management solutions and services for local
governments. Tyler partners with clients to empower the public
sector–cities, counties, schools and other government entities–to
become more efficient, more accessible, and more responsive to the
needs of citizens. Tyler’s client base includes more than 9,000
local government offices throughout all 50 states, Canada, Puerto
Rico and the United Kingdom. Forbes Magazine named Tyler as one of
“America’s 200 Best Small Companies” for three consecutive years.
More information about Tyler Technologies can be found at
www.tylertech.com.
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