Cactus Communications Partners with NIT Calicut to Enhance AI-Driven Research

Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI-powered solutions for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has entered into a strategic partnership with National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut).
This collaboration will provide the institution’s students, faculty, and researchers access to CACTUS’s advanced AI research tools through the Editage Plus AI toolkit.
The collaboration is set to enhance research discovery, improve writing quality, and streamline the scholarly publishing process, thus accelerating research productivity and amplifying global impact.
NIT Calicut, known for its focus on technological innovation, joins the ranks of Indian academic institutions adopting AI tools to revolutionize research methodologies and outputs.
Unlocking AI-Powered Research Solutions
NIT Calicut researchers will gain access to CACTUS’s AI tools, including Paperpal for writing, R Discovery for literature searches, Mind the Graph for scientific visuals, and a journal database with over 43,000 titles, streamlining research, writing, and publishing.
A Vision for Empowering Researchers
Akhilesh Ayer, CEO of Cactus Communications, said, “We are witnessing an increased adoption of AI tools among top academic institutions globally, and our partnership with NIT Calicut reflects this trend. We have an unwavering commitment towards helping researchers reach their highest potential by empowering them with advanced technology that simplifies, enhances and accelerates their research journey."
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A Step Toward Smarter Research Workflows
With an eye on innovation and quality, CACTUS reaffirms its commitment to supporting researchers across the world. Partnerships such as the one with NIT Calicut underscore the revolutionizing role of AI in research, opening up the doors to more intelligent, more efficient scholarly processes, and solidifying India's research establishments' global presence.