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

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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.

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. 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. Congratulations to all winners and our appreciations to all for the support rendered in making this event a success for UNITEN NEWS FROM : UNITEN

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

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

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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 by INTI’s IT partners can be a passport to employment anywhere in the world.

 

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


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The First 4G Outlet Launched in UTM

Yasmin demonstrates the use of 4G broadband to Dr Zaini after the launching of  the YES Campus Store at Arked Meranti.

Skudai, March 11 – “YES Campus Store”, the first 4G outlet at an institution of higher learning in the country is launched at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia today.

The UTM Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang said, the initiative to open the said outlet enables the UTM community to get the 4G mobile internet services at an affordable rate.

 The package, Education Partner Program Campus Citizen Plan, facilitates the UTM community to use the 4G network which has been customised with a special package.

The Yes 4G mobile phone is also launched today exclusively for the UTM community.

The YES Campus Store was launched by Dr. Zaini.  Also present was the Executive Director of YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (YTL Comms), Yasmin Mahmood.

Although more than 80 percent of the student residential colleges have been provided with internet coverage through the installation of almost 1,000 wireless hot spots, the 4G broad band services will extend the students’ accessibility to the online learning materials and services.

The facilities enable more than 20 thousand students to utilise the advanced communication and information technology as part of their learning process. The initiative is in tandem with UTM teaching and learning policy which emphasizes the use of e-learning while focusing on the development of soft skills among students.

The expansion of the broad band and internet accessibility will give great impact to the students of UTM as it enables them to obtain the information required particularly in research and development speedily and promptly. Such facilities are most appropriate as many of the learning references and materials are made available through the internet.

In addition the technopreneur program will get the advantage of the services provided by YTL Comms through high speed internet

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MDeC, University of Malaya, Cisco to create ICT specialists for Malaysian SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 AUGUST 2009 – Two young Malaysia-based entrepreneurs have won awards for the design and build of their multi-touch screen called Smart Surface.

Smart Surface’s co-founders, Faysal Abdulaziz (managing director) and Homam Alghorani (executive director) said the product was envisioned during their student days at APIIT (Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology), where they became interested in multi-touch technology and related natural computer interfacing.

The first prototype was designed and built at the beginning of 2009 when, in February, an entrepreneur offered the two aforementioned developers to co-form a company and fund their research, said Abdulaziz.

“Smart Surface is completely designed and built in Malaysia,” said Abdulaziz, who added that the product was launched commercially in May 2009, during the 20th ITEX09 [International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition] exhibition held in Kuala Lumpur.

During ITEX09, which was organised by MINDS (Malaysian, Invention & Design Society) and the ministry of science, technology and innovation, the product won two awards for Best Invention – Corporate Category, and the ITEX Gold Medal Award.

Pioneering use of the LCD screen

The company focuses on research and development of in-house multi-touch hardware and software solutions, said Abdulaziz.  “As far as we know, another Malaysian provider of a similar product, Kreateevee, uses rear projection technology for display with diffused infra-red (IR) illumination for movement detection.”

“We do use this technology in some of our early models, but we also are the pioneers in exploring the use of the LCD screen for display technology, instead of rear-projection, as well as LASER [light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation] detection technology, instead of IR illumination,” he said. “Therefore, Smart Surface is the only company that has a full range of multi-touch and surface computer application technologies [rear-projection, LCD display, LASER recognition technology, tabletop and vertical walls].”

“Smart Surface has already been in commercial use by many companies,” he added. “That means we are technologically ahead in term of solving the many problems associated with any commercial use of the product. For example, for rear-projection technology, we achieved a tabletop display size ratio to the external dimensions of the top of the table of almost 1:1.”

Future plans

“It is noteworthy that some of our clients, such as British American Tobacco and Cool Merchant Connections had already approached other local companies that offered multi-touch technology,” he added. “However, they opted to use Smart Surface products after they compared all technological aspects.”

Regarding future developments, he said: “We have already spoken with APIIT for cooperation through internships for students who will learn firsthand about our multi-touch technology and its applications. This will enrich the academic field of multi-touch research in Malaysia.”

“We also have ongoing discussions with the Centre for Research & Innovation Management at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, for possible cooperation on developing suitable applications for them,” said Abdulaziz.

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PeopleSpace Technology and Universiti Sains Malaysia Redefine the University Journey

New engagement portal for alumni will extend the USM learning journey throughout graduates' life and career.
30 Jan 2012


Kuala Lumpur | Malaysian HR, management and advisory consultancy PeopleSpace is proud to announce a new partnership with Persatuan Alumni Universiti Sains Malaysia (PAUSM) to create the USM Alumni Gateway, an online portal that will enable Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students to continue their lifelong education after graduation.


The USM Alumni Gateway will provide a suite of online learning, engagement and peer networking tools that will empower every graduate to reach their full potential throughout their career and life journey. The Gateway will focus on developing key life skills like leadership, entrepreneurialism, self-awareness and lifelong learning. It will also create new networking opportunities and allow alumni to engage their peers, the business world and the wider community in a revolutionary way.


By inspiring and encouraging the whole alumni community to make a positive contribution throughout their lives, the Gateway will help to fulfil USM’s mission of “Transforming higher education for a sustainable tomorrow”. PAUSM President Dato’ Syed Jamal says, “The Alumni Gateway is a significant step in delivering continuous alumni contribution in the making of academically qualified and world-ready graduates."Luc Andria, CEO of PeopleSpace Technology said that PeopleSpace believe great things can be achieved when individuals are empowered with the tools to excel in their life journey.


“The Gateway, based on PeopleSpace’s leading Community Campus solution, brings together the whole USM community, creating a vibrant network of empowered University alumni, students and staff. As a result, we’re expecting to see USM graduates make their mark on the world as never before.”


The USM Alumni Gateway will launch in Q1 2012

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