VIT Deploys Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi in its Campus

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March 23, 2012

Ruckus Wireless has deployed Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi at VIT Vellore and VIT Chennai to support a campus-wide Wi-Fi network, delivering a high-speed Wi-Fi network to over 20,000 students. The campus-wide consists of over 200 Ruckus ZoneFlex 7962 dual-band 11n Access Points, covering new student hostel facilities.

Mohan Kumar C M, Head of IT Infrastructure, VIT University, Chennai said “Today, technology has permeated every sphere of life. Universities across the globe are using it to invigorate their academic and administrative processes. Proliferations of mobile devices such as smart phones, tablets have made our university become a more open learning environment. The problem is that universities create one of the worst environments for Wi-Fi given all the various devices, obstructions, delay-sensitive applications and RF interferences found here. We were looking for a Wi-Fi system that would work well in interference prone and environment where full of obstructions. For students today, Wi-Fi is now not just a matter of convenience or a privilege; it is an expectation. Mobility is the need of the hour. Campus Wi-Fi networks help the students and faculty members to access to e-learning materials anytime anywhere.” Kumar added.

There were major challenges in university’s existing wireless infrastructure. The legacy Wi-Fi network could not cater to the huge data demand and user density at the campus. Students and faculty staff had to deal with network availability very often. Also, it would often lead to loss of connectivity as a result of choking of bandwidth. The entire connectivity infrastructure was unreliable which led to a large number of complaints.

“Wi-Fi is now considered as a strategic imperative in education, enabling a ubiquitous, always-on learning environment connecting to the world. Today mobile devices have risen to become the most popular way to stay online, encouraging higher education to create a more open and efficient environment to students. Wi-Fi is widely used as an aid to enable e-learning, increase operational efficiency and gain timely information access. Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi provides the reliability needed for the new type of applications demanded by the education industry. Ruckus was honored to be the provider of VIT’s WLAN network. Ruckus patented adaptive antenna and ChannelFly technologies enabled large deployments in high RF interference environment to continually maintain a stable and consistent Wi-Fi networks without a lot of un-necessary add-on equipment. Therefore Ruckus is able to deploy high-performance Wi-Fi at a more affordable price than our competitors.” said Manjit Singh, Managing Director for India, Ruckus Wireless.

VIT looked at several popular Wi-Fi solutions in the market, but could not zero in on the brand with the right balance of performance and cost. The new requirement for campus Wi-Fi should be able to be deployed campus-wide at an affordable price. Only Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi gave the highest performance in terms of coverage, performance, manageability, and scalability at the cost VIT can deploy today, and continue to expand in the future.

VIT started the deployment in November 2011 and the entire deployment, including the cabling throughout the campus was completed within 1 month. Ruckus SmartMesh enabled VIT to outfit the ZoneFlex system where cabling was not in place. By backhauling the Wi-Fi traffic through the 5G Hz mesh links, VIT was able to bring Wi-Fi wherever they wanted, even without Ethernet cabling in place.

“We proposed Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi because they delivered a robust performance that meets testing parameters of VIT. Even though there were a large number of APs installed, the configuration was easy and the installation hardly lasted a few hours. Ruckus Wi-Fi technology delivered much better coverage, interference mitigation and deployment flexibility that we couldn’t find in any other supplier.” said Murali Rajesh, General Manager, Seamless Communication (P) Limited.

Andhra Pradesh Tops the List of Closing B-Schools

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March 23, 2012

Around 130 management institutes or 4 percent of all B-schools in India are expected to be closed this year, twice as many as last year. The reasons behind the closure are said to be faculty shortage, lack of students, substandard curriculum and poor infrastructure reported the Financial Express

List of states whose business schools have applied for closure have Andhra Pradesh on top with 36 such institutes, followed by Rajasthan with 25 and Uttar Pradesh with 18. Total seat capacity of all these institutes is almost 10,000. Recently, the Mumbai Business School wound up after three years of operation due to lack of students. It provided a one-year full-time programme in management, similar to the one offered by the Hyderabad-based Indian School of Business.

Last year, 40 B-schools requested closure according to the All-India India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), which prescribes norms for faculty and approval for establishment of new institutes.

India has nearly 4,000 B-schools with a capacity of 3.5 lakh seats. Every year, around 60-70 institutes get added to the list. The council is still processing the applications of institutes and closure can happen once the respective state government and affiliating.

IGNOU, NHRC to train cops on Human Rights

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March 23, 2012

The Indira Gandhi National Open University’s (IGNOU’s) School of Law (SOL) in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) organized third three-day Training of Trainers programme (TOT) on Human Rights for police personnel at the IUC Lab, IGNOU, main campus, in the capital.

The three-day training programme was attended by 26 police officials from all over the country. The main objective of this workshop was to sensitize the police functionaries on Human Right principles and values.

Jaideep Singh Kochher, Joint Secretary, NHRC, in his welcome address expressed the need to share these training sessions in their respective states in order to facilitate learning. He also mentioned that apart from attending to the complaints of the public, NHRC also has an important role of creating awareness about human rights.
Talking about the online delivery of this programme, Prof. Uma Kanjilal, IGNOU, mentioned that this is an online training programme which can be accessed easily by any police personnel from anywhere. The training manual (print/online) has been developed by IGNOU and NHRC. The online units are made interactive and are designed using multimedia approach, with the technical support of E-gyankosh.

She also apprised the trainers about three platforms through which they would be trained. There will be animated characters based delivery of the programme, web conferences and usage of software called ‘Moodle’. She further explained them about the modes of delivery which depends upon the kind of infrastructure available to the cops in their respective states.

Mamta Singh, DIG, NHRC in her remarks mentioned that the objective of the programme is to reverse the image of cops from violators to defenders by involving major strength of police and providing them the podium.

Prof K. Elumalai, Director, SOL, IGNOU, in his introductory address mentioned that the training programme will cover aspects like protection of human rights, police and human rights, NHRC and its complaint management system, custodial justice, human rights best practices and Convention Against Torture (CAT).

The participants in addition will be exposed to extensive hands on practice with computer. The expected outcome of this programme is to bridge the gap between police and the common people, sensitize police officials towards the human rights issues, create a force of self regulated and informed police officials and to find out the practical difficulties faced by police officials in implementing law keeping with human rights issues at the fore.

Domus Academy and NABA to Offer Scholarships to Indian Designers and Students

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March 23, 2012

Domus Academy and NABA are extending international scholarships to graduate and post-graduate design students from around the world and are inviting Indian designers and students to submit applications. NABA is offering five scholarships worth US$ 60,000 exclusively for talented Indian students to pursue undergraduate studies in art and design starting October 2012. The Milan-based institutes offer courses across various areas of art and design including visual arts, graphic, fashion, business, accessories, interior, architectural, car, multi-media, interaction, film and new media, and photography.
The international scholarship competition will grant 33 winners the opportunity to follow post-graduate studies in Domus Academy beginning September 2012. The scholarships are worth over Rupees Two Crore (US $400,000). Indians who are interested in submitting applications for the scholarships must fulfill, among others, the admissions requirements for each university.
Marc Ledermann, CEO for Domus Academy and NABA, currently traveling on behalf of the institutions in India said, “We are committed to offering Indian students the best international design education and are looking forward to have them participate in this competition. We want them to come to Italy and enrich the student experience in our campuses and bring back their knowledge and expertise to India and be able to anticipate the needs and trends of a society that is culturally, economically, and socially evolving.”
Graduates from NABA and Domus Academy are currently working with some of the most influential brands and design studios in the world. For example, Domus Academy alumni Siddharth Rane of Bagalore is a creative designer at General Motors, and Pratik Chaudhri of New Delhi is the creative director strategy and design at Ergo Agency, a branding and design agency.
Domus Academy and NABA are based in Milan, the second largest city in Italy and home of prominent names and brands from the fashion and design industry, including Armani, Prada, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, and Versace,. Design giants like Cappellini, Alessi, Kartell, Artemide, Luceplan, and Driade are based in the Milano area.
Domus Academy is launching two new Master programs in September 2012: Marketing of Luxury Goods and Visual Brand Design. “We aim to provide hands-on knowledge and training to our students. Taking advantage of being at the heart of the design industry in Milan we make sure that our students stay abreast of current trends and news in the global design world. The new courses demonstrate our commitment to creating exciting career opportunities for students in the fields of design,” added Ledermann.

CL Educate Ties up with NEC to Provide Free MBA Entrance Coaching

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March 23, 2012

CL Educate has signed an MoU with the North Eastern Council (NEC) to provide MBA entrance preparation in the North Eastern Region. The joint initiative aims to encourage economic and social development of the North Eastern Region by providing impetus to the growth of the youth.

As a part of this programme CL Educate will prepare 200 students for MBA entrance examinations (CAT/MAT) in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Sikkim and Agartala. The candidates will be chosen on merit basis and will be coached and mentored by CL Educate, free of cost, for 6 months in a 7 hr, 6 days intensive coaching program. The first batch of the programme is scheduled to start from April 2012.

Expressing his delight, Sanjeev Srivastava, Director, Emerging Business Group, CL Educate, said, “There is a huge base of untapped talent in the North Eastern States. Given the right opportunity and mentoring, these students have the potential of reaching the highest echelons of success. With our expertise in the field of test preparation and experience in mentoring the youth we aim to help the students of these states reach their goals thought this programme.”
CL Educate’s test prep vertical has been training and mentoring students for the last 15 years and is known best for their aptitude testing/training programs. CL has a substantial presence in the North East already with its learning centres at Guwahti, Silchar, Jorhat, Agartala and Imphal.

eMaharashtra 2012 :: April 27, 2012 :: Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Nariman Point, Mumbai

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March 22, 2012

We put the spotlight on Maharashtra and its initiatives and efforts in bringing about a digitally inclusive society, of ICTs playing the harbinger of a silent revolution in obscure towns and villages, of acknowledging the efforts and addressing the challenges, and of bringing all stakeholders with common concerns into one platform, the eMaharashtra platform.

Technology has for long remained the driving force in the urban areas of India. However, the digital divide has been a persistent problem that not only exists between countries, but also within a country. Lack of adequate awareness and limited knowledge has resulted in the creation of pockets of ICT knowledge hubs, restricted to the urban metros.

Our endeavors have consistently been focused on making ICTs more valuable and have delved deeper into finding out ways and means on how ICTs can have an enriching and socially relevant role in society.eMaharashtra attempts to go local through the Regional Summits. Our mandate is to solidify the national efforts of entrenching the constructive use of ICTs across domains.

eMaharashtra Summit shall aim at active knowledge sharing, showcasing of existing e-government initiatives such as e-Education, eGovernance and Municipal IT and many more, in the state, deliberate on the way forward, and seek to provide a platform to exchange ideas and promote capacity building.

eWorld Forum :: June 15 – 16, 2012, Le Meridien, New Delhi

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March 22, 2012

eWorld Forum is a premier global conference organised annually. The Forum was launched by Shree Kapil Sibal, Union Minister of Human Resource Development and Communications and IT, Government of India in 2011. Organised by the Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies (CSDMS) and Elets Technomedia Private Limited, the first edition of the Forum received outstanding supported by the Departments of IT, Telecom and Science and Technology of the Government of India, who joined as Co-organisers. The National e-Governance Division, National Spatial Data Infrastructure, Unique Identity Authority of India and the Indira Gandhi National Open University also supported the Forum as co-organisers.

The 2012 edition of this global annual e-Governance Forum would build upon the success of the 2011 edition and carry forward the dialogue initiated in 2011. Focussing on issues on continued as well as emerging importance, the Forum would engage leaders and opinion makers from across the government-industry-academia and civil society landscape.

Concurrently with the thematic Conference Sessions, the Forum would also recognise excellence in adopting technology to governance through the eWorld Forum Awards 2012. In addition, a large expo would showcase the very latest in the technology-governance interplay, as leading vendors and solution providers would join user departments in presenting concrete proof of how vision melds into reality, with the support of technology and helps attain good governance.

For networking and collaboration, the Forum offers a platform matched by few others. World leaders, CEOs. CTOs, CIOs, policy makers, analysts, academicians and researchers of the highest calibre would converge over two days, potentially forging networks and alliances that could go a long way in furthering the cause of e-Governance.

Major Highlights

Witness innovative ICT solutions on governance from India and abroad
Thematic conference sessions focussing on issues of continued as well as emerging importance
Access to eWorld exhibition which will showcase cutting edge developments in ICT
Highlight barriers of ICT integration in India and other countries, and identify gaps in current research
Provide platforms for important deliberations in ICT policymaking
Sharing best practices and knowledge
Networking opportunity with policymakers from different countries

digitalLEARNING Campus ICT Readiness Survey 2012

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March 20, 2012

digitalLEARNING CAMPUS ICT READINESS SURVEY 2012 aims at mapping & ranking the ICT readiness of educational institutions of various genres imparting techno-managerial education spread all across the country.

The findings of this survey would be released in the World Education Summit – 2012 (www.worldeducationsummit.net) to be held on 23rd-24th July this year at Le Meridien New Delhi.

digitalLEARNING Campus ICT Readiness Survey evaluates an institution under the following Campus ICT Readiness Framework

which comprises of ICT Institutionalization at the applicant campus – vision, policies, practices, management structure etc.; ICT Investment made; ICT Infrastructure in place; ICT Interventions – applications, solutions, usage of ICT in teaching, learning and administration and ICT Innovations.

Eligibility:

Institutions of various genre imparting technical or management education across India are eligible to participate in this first ever national Campus ICT Readiness survey
Applicant Institutes must be recognized by a statutory body like AICTE, UGC etc. established by Government of India or State Government

Benefits:

Every qualified survey application would get a FREE Print & e-copy of the Campus ICT Readiness Survey
Every qualified survey application would find due mention in the Campus ICT Readiness Report – 2012 which would be released during the World Education Summit on July 23-24. 2012 at New Delhi
Every qualified survey application would entitle the institution a special discount of 50% on digitalLEARNING magazine’s bi-annual subscription.
Every qualified survey application would entitle the institution a special academic discount of 25% on the delegate fee in the World Education Summit – 2012

General Guidelines:

All information will be verified through actual documents including brochures and annual reports of the institute
All application will be scrutinized by an expert panel. In case the panel demands, additional information would have to be produced by the institute to verify facts
All information will be cross checked and will have to be sent through a higher authority of the Institute
Email IDs and contact details of senior functionaries of the Institute will have to be provided in order to cross check information
If any information is found to be incorrect or misrepresented at any stage of the survey or evaluation, the entry will be disqualified immediately

You may take the print-out of the pdf version of this survey form to get the various documents assimilated and collected from various departments and use it as a check list. For getting the pdf version of the form click here

Edutor Technologies Raises 2Cr from Hyderabad Angels

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March 20, 2012

Edutor Technologies an innovative technology company serving the global education market has raised 2Cr from Hyderabad Angels, a network of Angel investors focused on early stage businesses. The strategic investment was led by Sashi Reddi, a serial entrepreneur with Rs One crore and other reputed personalities from industry and education field.

Edutor Technologies develops and markets highly interactive learning platforms for touch devices like Tablets PCs or iPads. Their solutions, for K12 students, are designed to help improve their learning outcomes while aiding Educational Institutes in improving productivity and efficiency.

Ram Gollamudi– CEO, Edutor Technologies, said, “We believe in the power of personal learning and are constantly focused on developing products that deliver engaging and effective learning experiences. This strategic investment will further boost our efforts in delivering more innovations in the learning and education space.”

Sashi Reddi, founder of SRI Capital Fund and the lead investor from Hyderabad Angels Network who invested in the city based start up, said, “Edutor Technologies is a technology start-up with a vision to create products for Indian Education Market. Use of Edutor products will enable children to improve their understanding, increasing their learning, boosting their confidence and help them perform better. The Indian Education Market is expected to touch 50 billion USD by 2015 and thus we see a huge market opportunity for Edutor Technologies in this space.”

CBSE Schools in Chandigarh to Introduce Mass Media Course

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March 19, 2012

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to start mass media as one of elective subjects in Class XI and XII, in the new academic session in Chandigarh.

The course has already been introduced in Delhi and Mumbai last year. The syllabus for the subject will remain the same for students in Chandigarh schools. It is currently available on CBSE’s website.

As per the Board’s framework, the students will primarily be trained in creative writing and basic communication skills. In addition, the students will also be encouraged to bring out newsletters.

The syllabus for Class XI will constitute basics of communication, print media and advertising. Introducing the course, the schools will be expected to invite professional from the industries and from media education field should to interact with teachers as well as students.

The Board has directed all the 61 CBSE-affiliated senior secondary schools in the city to register for introducing the course in Class XI from this year.

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