Activities

IDRBT is the apex level resource for Banks and Financial Institutions in respect of technology related matters. The activities of the Institute include

• Managing and operating the Indian Financial Network (INFINET) - a countrywide communication backbone for Banks and Financial Institutions;

• Consultancy to Banks and Financial Institutions;

• Research in Security Technology, E-Commerce, Payment Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Risk Management, Web Based Learning, Data Warehousing and Data Mining;

• Standardization Issues;

• Multimedia Educational Aids; and

• Educational Programmes in collaboration with reputed universities and Institutions.

IDRBT conducts educational programmes leading to Ph.D in Computer Science and Management Studies, and M.Tech in Information Technology in collaboration with University of Hyderabad. The Institute is proposing to start a Web Based Post Graduate Programme in Banking Technology Management, which will be networked through Staff Training Colleges of various Banks. It also conducts Executive Development Programmes, Conferences and Workshops for National and International participants. The Institute aims to become the center of excellence in Technology related issues specific to Banking and Financial Institutions in the Asia and Pacific region.