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ICT initiatives explored by Abu Dhabi Media Company

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Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) was visited by a team from Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC) to explore the recent ICT initiatives implemented by ADEC. Briefing was provided to the team members on Identity Management (IDM) that was launched by ADEC, comprising of a system that is to enable staff and teachers to use various innovative applications such as ADEC's Active Directory, ERP system and e-mail service. The visiting team was briefed on the ADEC Web Portal based on MS SharePoint 2007 technology. With enormous capacity for storing information, data and documents, the portal protects information security and privacy and supports business and users by providing services that can improve work efficiency.

ICT resource DVDs to teachers in Kerala

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A Kerala initiative, IT@School project, to impart IT education in schools has developed a Resource DVD to distribute among high school teachers in order to provide for complete Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enabled educational system. It was reported that the Resource DVD, which is supposed to be first of its kind in the country, comprises of various tools, software and features which were in line with the new ICT syllabus.

Developed on a free software, the resource DVD, reportedly can be used in any computer or Laptop, would be distributed to 60,000 high school teachers in the state. It was also mentioned by IT@School Project Executive Director K Anvar Sadath, that the teachers had also been given direction to use this technology while teaching their subjects also, thereby enabling the new ICT STD e textbook to be a reference book for teachers in this regard. Additionally, the DVDs are to include the PDF versions of various textbooks, latest versions of free application softwares.


IGNOU with NIIT Launches MBA Program for Professionals

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IGNOU- world's largest Open University and NIIT- leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia's largest IT trainer, today launched industry-linked Partnership Programs for enhancing employability of the youth. The Partnership Programs were unveiled by Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor, IGNOU and Rajendra S Pawar, Chairman, NIIT. Also present on the occasion were Shashi Bhushan, Reader, SOCIS, IGNOU; Dr Neeta Kapai, Head, Campus Placement Cell, IGNOU and Mr. G. Raghavan, President-Global Individual Learning Business, NIIT.

 

Under this significant partnership IGNOU and NIIT will offer cutting edge Executive MBA Program and BSc (IT) for International Markets. Also on offer are a bouquet of Finishing School Programs in BPO training, IT skills and professional skills, designed to make students job ready for the emerging knowledge economy. The Executive Management Program from IGNOU and NIIT is specially designed and customized for working professionals to equip them with contemporary business management skills and prepare them for career advancement opportunities.

 

Speaking on the launch of the Partnership Program Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor, IGNOU, remarked, 'I am pleased to launch the executive MBA Program for working professionals in India and BSc (IT) for International markets, in partnership with NIIT. This is in continuation to IGNOU- NIIT collaboration, wherein we had recently announced Finishing School Programs for enhancing employability.'

 

According to Employment Trends Survey 2010 by Ma Foi, the organized sector in India is set to create close to a million new jobs in the year 2010 -2011. Demand for job-ready, employable talent will come from varied sectors such as BFSI; IT & ITeS; Education, Training & Consultancy; Healthcare; Hospitality & Travel; Real Estate & Construction. In IT & ITeS sector alone, as per the latest industry figures announced by NASSCOM, an additional 1,50,000 jobs are expected to be created in FY 10-11. Soft skills have become imperative today, to enhance competitive edge in these fields. The Finishing school programs will assist students in developing necessary skill sets to avail this opportunity.

 

Rajendra S Pawar, Chairman, NIIT said, 'The executive MBA program will set a new precedent in providing inclusive management education for working professionals.' Students' opting for IGNOU-NIIT programs will get placement support from NIIT. IGNOU will approve admission, design curriculum, consolidate results and award degrees, while NIIT will design and develop the programs in consultation with IGNOU, market the programs and carry out the education delivery as well. The programs will be delivered at NIIT premises through qualified instructors. IGNOU and NIIT entered into Global Partnership in Education earlier this year to collaborate in various domains like Information Technology, Management, both for its India and outside India operations.

IGNOU and Ministry fo Rural Development partner for emplyment programme

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The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has partnered with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), identifying it as one of the nodal agencies for monitoring of five pan-India projects for placement linked skill development programmes under the Swarnjayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna (SGSY). IGNOU is to provide training in the area of Telecommunications, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Security. Two project implementing agencies are involved in implementing the project across India.

Under this scheme around 45000 rural BPO youths will be trained and at least 75% will be employed suitably in the relevant sector. The programme is being carried out in 20 states, namely, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Orissa, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and West Bengal.

Brilliant Australian ICT researcher to get over 2m dollars, each

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Australia's two leading ICT researchers are to receive more than AUS$2 million each in funding from the Federal Government as part of the Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme. Overall15 researchers across a broad range of fields, including work being done with the Square Kilometre Array, will share in AUS$35.5 million being handed out by the Government.

This programme had its kick-off last year and this would be the second batch of researchers who will receive the financial backing. The Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme, which is administered by the Australian Research Council, will put up $239 million over five years, for a total of 75 grants to researchers.

Wipro, Cisco and Lavasa partner to create First Sustainable, Intelligent and Connected City in India

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An agreement was recently signed between Lavasa Corp. Ltd, Cisco and Wipro to participate in MyCity Technologies Ltd, India's first complete e-city. In order to create a next-generation intelligent sustainable community, the collaboration was sought. This was based on a shared vision of sustainable urbanization, the Cisco(R) Smart+Connected Communities initiative, and Wipro's ICT solutions and services.

As part of the deal Cisco will partner with Wipro for the supply of ICT products and architecture and will propose the technology vision, products, services and solutions based on its Smart+Connected Communities initiative and service-delivery platform to help make Lavasa City a smart and sustainable city of the future. Wipro is to provide its support through its expertise in areas like city management services, e-governance, ICT infrastructure and value-added services, including proposing and implementing intelligent solutions for the home and digital lifestyles. Wipro will also design the detailed infrastructure for telecom services for governance, as well as solutions for the residents of Lavasa City and their visitors. The companies are to, additionally, developa broad ecosystem of strategic design, development and technology partners to foster network-enabled city-scale innovation.

Technoparks Business Incubation Centre launches elearning network

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Kerala-based Technopark Technology Business Incubation Centre (TTBIC) to deliver high quality multi-sensory learning experience for budding entrepreneurs and incubates has launched an e-learning network: http://www.ttbi.smartguruji.com. The e-learning portal was launched by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri V S Achuthanandan. The objective of this unique initiative is to enhance entrepreneurial talents in much easier and professional way to all the incubated companies operating from various locations in the country. Technopark-TBI has launched this initiative through its training wing National Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (NCIIE). NCIIE has tied up with SmartGuruji Learning Systems to facilitate the e-learning platform. Smartguruji is a holistic platform which provides state-of-the-art learning environment leveraging the advances in technology without losing the advantages of traditional methods of teaching to impart high-quality learning experience. Smartguruji offers the complete talent lifecycle ecosystem of assessment, skill enhancement and industry partnership for talent absorption.

‘This new initiative is another first from Technopark-TBI adding one more feather in our cap. We hope this will encourage more and more budding entrepreneurs to start their own enterprise rather than looking for jobs elsewhere. Such a culture will bring a good and healthy change in our society too.’ said Technopark CEO & Chairman, T-TBI, Mervin Alexander IPoS. Courses in Entrepreneurship Development and Software Engineering have been launched through the e-learning system. The various courses to be conducted through this platform are: certified online course in entrepreneurship; crash course in entrepreneurship development and business plan preparation; software engineering course certified by Technopark Software Engineering Competency Centre (TSECC) and a management course for entrepreneurs and incubatees in association with National Institute of Personal Management trust, Trivandrum. The interctive course content provided through a user friendly interface will explain all the vivid verticals of entrepreneurship in simple terms with elaborate examples.

The faculty comprises of entrepreneurship gurus and highly qualified experts from the industry. Students will now be able to gain maximum from the live training provided and access the vast repository of knowledge along with high professional mentoring in just a single click. ‘The combined intellectual manpower of Technopark

$116M in cash for fellow educational technology by Blackboard, Washington

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Blackboard Inc. on July 7, 2010 mentioned that it is to buy fellow educational technology companies Elluminate Inc. and Wimba Inc. for $116 million in cash. It was reported that acquisitions will be used by Blackboard to form an education platform called Blackboard Collaborate. Elluminate is based in Calgary, Alberta, while Wimba is based in New York. Blackboard expects the deal will close in August.

Everonn to have 300 schools in India

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Everonn Education has planned and decided to setup around 300 schools across India over a period of five years. These schools will come under the umbrella of KenBridge Schools, a chain of K-12 district level CBSE schools through its wholly owned subsidiary Everonn School. In the first phase, KenBridge Schools will commence operations at Amravati, Anantnag, Bhubaneshwar, Raipur, Motihari, Mayiladuthurai, Tuticorin, Ramanathapuram, Jaipur and Khammam. These schools will be ready for the 2011 intake. The objective of the schools would reportedly be academics, sports and co-curricular activities, with only about 1500 students in each school.

Adobe Youth Voices celebrates creativity with India’s Gen Next

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Adobe Youth Voices, the signature philanthropic initiative by Adobe Foundation, today announced the completion of its fourth successful year of celebrating young talent and creativity. The program brings together children of ages 13-18 and engages them in a variety of activities where they learn to use some of the most breathtaking technologies available today. A partnership between Adobe Foundation and American India Foundation, the program encourages children to explore novel ways of expressing their ideas and take proactive action in their communities.

The program is part of the Adobe Foundation’s global initiative, currently being run in 45 countries around the world. In India, it currently brings together more than 1000 children from 31 participating schools and non-profit organisations in the National Capital Region and Bangalore. American India Foundation has been Adobe Youth Voice’s partner since 2007 in India.

During the event, Adobe and the American India Foundation screened the documentaries and photo essays created by the participants from different parts of Delhi NCR addressing socio-economic, environment and other community issues. A certificate of participation was awarded to each student at the function.  ‘When given the opportunities, it’s inspiring to see how these young people put their energies and considerable creativity towards making a difference to the world they live in.

The Adobe Youth Voices program in India has been influential in creating a myriad of possibilities in an often inaccessible area for underprivileged youth. An increased sense of confidence pushes them to go ahead and achieve their dreams, despite their current circumstances,’ said Naresh Gupta, managing director, Adobe India, and senior vice president, Print and Publishing Solutions Business Unit. ‘It is encouraging to see the efforts put in by AIF and the school teachers under the Adobe Youth Voices program to empower young people with critical skills to become active and engaged members of their communities.’

Engaging young people in exciting and meaningful new ways, Adobe Youth Voices provides an opportunity for middle and high school youth to communicate their concerns, aspirations, and vision. The program provides youth with a forum to share their vision and voice on community issues through media like documentary films, photo essays and other artwork prepared using state-of-the-art technologies and flagship Adobe software. Adobe Youth Voices equips students with critical knowledge and skill set required to compete today. The program enables them to think analytically, communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

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