IT NEWS FROM IPTS : INTI's Industry Collaborations Link Students to Latest Resources in ICT

IBM, Cisco and SAP are among INTI’s list of global IT partners providing students with cutting edge technological know-how and professional certification to ensure their high employability upon graduation.

In fulfilling its brand promise to bring industry into the classroom, INTI through synergistic alliances such as MyUniAlliance with SAP and Software Career Training (SCT) with IBM, have enabled its students to gain access to a wealth of resources, technologies, industry best practices and business solutions.

INTI was one of the first educational institutions in Malaysia to participate in MyUniAlliance, an initiative by Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) to upscale and hone the abilities of undergraduates in ICT. A special hosting service is available to INTI’s students to access SAP systems for hands-on learning under a free software license that will provide knowledge of integrated business processes and industry best practices.

“Graduates need to be knowledgeable about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems which integrate internal and external management information across an entire organization. We are very pleased to be in partnership with SAP, the world’s largest ERP solutions provider, to create educational opportunities and promote innovation among our students,” said Professor Walter Wong, Vice-Chancellor of INTI International University.

Professional certification provides INTI students with additional practical skills and knowledge that will give them a competitive edge over their peers. IBM’s SCT programme offers students a combination of technical knowledge, IBM leading technology, industry best practices and personal professional development in one integrated, career-enhancing learning experience. Graduates will acquire a high quality and recognised Malaysian qualification from INTI as well as an international IBM professional certification which gives them an immediate edge in job interviews and employment.

INTI has also worked alongside Cisco Networking Academy for many years. By incorporating the CCNA and CCNA wireless syllabus into its Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Network & Mobile Computing programme, INTI ensures that students develop the skills to design and manage medium-sized networks. The partnership also presents a pathway to professional certification in CCNP and CCIE.

The INTI curriculum emphasises on all-rounded development of a student’s cognitive and practical skills. Close collaboration with the industry ensures that the curriculum developed is relevant to the market’s needs, and more importantly, focuses on soft skills such as project management, team work, and proposals among others, which are essential skills when entering the work force.

Students of INTI benefit not only from the institution’s over 25 years of experience and strong track-record, but also gain from the global synergy and resources that Laureate International Universities provides. Laureate – the world’s largest private education network – has a presence in 29 countries, with more than 60 accredited universities and 130 campuses, serving more than 675,000 students globally.

KLIUC Improves Internet User Experiences with SANGFOR

Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC), the well-known Malaysia tertiary education institution, has improved the Internet accessing experiences for campus users by deploying SANGFOR's IAM solution. IAM's bandwidth management feature based on application guarantees smooth web accessing speed and provide an enjoyable Internet environment for students and staffs.

KLIUC which was established in 1998, is the focus of Kumpulan Ikram's tertiary education activities. Guided by motto of "For Knowledge, For Humanity", KLIUC aim to produce graduates with outstanding technological and management skills, possess high moral values to meet the challenges of Vision 2020 and the K-economy.

Enhanced with up-to-date academic facilities, highly qualified lecturers among whom are industry practitioners, KLIUC strives to ensure high quality education in areas of Engineering, Business and Information Technology. 3 years into the business of education, KLIUC is already recognized for its quality management system achieved through ISO 9001 :2000 certification in December 2000.

By deploying SANGFOR Internet Access Management solution, KLIUC is able to audit the the Internet flow situation through detailed reports. It is identified large amount of P2P download and on-line video stream occupying bandwidth and causing slow Internet accessing speed. Therefore, IAM performs the bandwidth limitation for P2P and on-line media, which make sure enough bandwidth for campus related applications.

UNITEN Grabs Eleven Medals at Malaysia Technology Expo 2010

Another round of applause for UNITEN when 11 out of 14 inventions presented in the recent Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2010) secured medals ranging from bronze to gold. UNITEN team, ten inventions from College of Engineering (COE) and four inventions from College of Information Technology (COIT) won three gold medals, three silver medals and five bronze medals. In addition, Dr. Rohayu Che Omar from COE won the Taiwan Invention Product Promotion Association or TIPPA Special Award for her invention entitled “INNOVATIVE MONITORING RATING SYSTEM (IMRS)”. UNITEN was also successful in winning the third prize for the Best Booth Design Award under the Shell Scheme Category. 

Prof. Mashkuri with the UNITEN team at MTE 2010

Prof. Mashkuri and Prof. Ramesh receiving the VIP’s at UNITEN booth after the opening ceremony at PWTC

Malaysia Technology Expo 2010 (MTE 2010), an annual event, jointly-organised by MARS (Malaysian Association of Research Scientists) and PROTEMP Exhibitions Sdn. Bhd., is the largest invention and innovation Expo in Malaysia. Listed as 'Malaysia's Largest Science & Technology Event' in the Malaysian Book of Records in the year 2001, the Malaysia Technology Expo has since grown from strength to strength with 10,500 visitors at MTE 2009. The theme of MTE 2010 "Driving Innovation towards Commercialization" is set to offer a wealth of new ideas, new solutions, and new opportunities in propelling innovation towards business, marketing and industrial growth in the country.

 
Dr. Rohayu in action during the judging

Prof. Hasan Akay (External Examiner for ME Dept., COE) and Prof. Ramesh celebrating UNITEN’s victory at the MTE 2010 award ceremony

MTE 2010 is fully supported by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) as one of their platform to facilitate enhancement in science and technology, R&D, business matching and partnering amongst the public and private sectors. In this year MTE, there were about 500 inventions being showcased from 90 organisations including universities, research institutions, young inventors, corporate sectors and individual as well as inventors from overseas i.e. Singapore, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Poland, Korea and Croatia.

Quality education for all at Unisel

UNIVERSITI Industri Selangor (Unisel) is the largest state-owned institution of higher learning and has successfully churned out many graduates to fill the employment needs of the state.

When Unisel started in 1999, it only had 200 students, compared to the 11,000-student annual intake in recent years.

With two campuses, one in Shah Alam and the other in Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor, Unisel has proven to be an institution able to provide quality education and training to students.

The university provides more than 80 courses in a wide range of fields including engineering, health care, business, communication and media, information technology, language study and biotechnology.

Unisel president and vice-chancellor Datuk Dr Rosti Saruwono said the university’s research and development programmes was currently focusing on biotechnology.

“We have sent a lecturer to Cambridge University in September to conduct further research in this field,” he said, adding that Unisel had collaborated with Cambridge and several other universities in England.

It is also hoping to have more twinning programmes with foreign universities.

Dr Rosti added the purpose for research and development programmes was to produce skilled and competent graduates able to compete in the rapidly changing global market.

He added that Unisel’s research programmes, especially that in biotechnology, was funded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Selangor government.

Asked if the university focused on any other courses, Dr Rosti said Unisel had introduced primary and pre-school education programmes.

Such courses are very popular among students, he added.

“It is very important to have the right teachers equipped with the right teaching methods to shape young minds,” he added.

Dr Rosti said Unisel designed relevant courses to fit current market needs.

“This way, the graduates will find themselves able to secure employment while industries will not be caught in the problem of being unable to find skilled workers.

“About 60% of the 3,000 graduates this year found employment before graduation day,” said Dr Rosti.

The university, he added, would be introducing a nursing programme in January 2011.

“There is a huge demand for nurses but there are not many institutions offering the course,” said Dr Rosti.

Unisel is also trying to intensify efforts to get more graduates to enrol in its post-graduate programmes.

Dr Rosti said 40 of the 400 lecturers in Unisel were PHD holders

UTAR and Hai-O agree on new technology exploration and student internships

Fri, 27 July 2012 10:49:37 PM

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and Hai-O Energy (M) Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Hai-O Enterprise Bhd., formalised their collaboration through two memoranda of understanding at a signing ceremony held at the Bankers' Club in Kuala Lumpur on 23 August 2010 and graced by Dr. Hou Kok Chung, Deputy Minister of Higher Education Malaysia .

The first MoU is for collaborative research into the theory and applications of an innovative heat transfer material proprietary to Hai-O Energy with the objective of expanding the usage of this new and high industrial technology which can help reduce energy consumption and conserve the environment. UTAR President Ir. Professor Dato' Dr. Chuah Hean Teik said that he was impressed by the technological breakthrough and the MoU provided a great opportunity for UTAR researchers to further develop the material with Hai-O Energy. He added that it was important for University researchers to do research for the public good.

Chairman of Hai-O Enterprise Bhd. Tan Sri Osman Cassim said, "It was the opening of a new milestone with the signing of the MoUs with UTAR." He said that by teaming up with UTAR researchers, Hai-O Energy could further develop its High Intensity Heat Transfer Technology to play a significant role in energy saving and heat recovery. He elaborated that the setting up of Hai-O Energy, a technology company with R & D capability, signified Hai-O's expansion and diversification into the field of science and technology.

On the collaboration, Chairman of Hai-O Energy Mr. Tan Kai Hee said that it would provide the opportunity to share knowledge and nurture development of energy-saving products for commercial use. He looked forward to the day when the products would be launched.

The second MoU is on the provision of internships to UTAR students and jobs to UTAR graduates in Hai-O Group. This understanding is a win-win arrangement for both partners as UTAR students and graduates will be provided with more internship and job opportunities while Hai-O Group can secure a ready source of qualified and well-trained employees.

Dr. Hou Kok Chung congratulated both UTAR and Hai-O Energy on the synergistic collaboration and said that the Ministry of Higher Education encouraged such academia-industry collaboration as it could contribute to the nation's progress and development.

The signing ceremony signified the beginning of a stronger relationship between the two partners. Also present at the ceremony were Hai-O Group directors and senior management staff and UTAR senior management staff.

During the question and answer session after the ceremony, Suvit Lee, the inventor of the innovative heat transfer technology and also technical director of Hai-O Energy, briefed those present on the theory and benefits of the technology.

 Exchanging of documents between Prof. Chuah and Tan Kai Hee. Looking on (left to right): Suvit Lee, Dr. Hou Kok Chung and Tan Sri Osman Cassim.

IT NEWS FROM IPTA : UiTM Machang : 6,000 Students Blame Telekom For Internet Breakdown

Machang, Thursday - 6,000 students of University Institute Technology Mara, UITM Machang are in a dilema because cable line to supply the internet to that area was stolen by the culprits.

This accident had occured many many times but nothing much done by Telekom of Malaysia

According to one of the student, who refused to be identified, the most Telekom could do is to install a new cable.

When the new cable was stolen, the student become the victim, they could not complete the assignment given by the lecturers.

"It will take 4 weeks, to resume back the internet services to that area," said one telekom officer.

In the mean time, students had to by broadband by their own pocket money.

Telekom State Manager when contacted, declined his name to be quoted, said that the management of UiTM never made officials complains upon the matter.