Tunku Abdul Rahman College And Microsoft Launch TARC Imagine Day 2007
Empowering students to imagine a better world through innovation and technology.
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Ministry of Education and Microsoft launch Generasi-M
The Ministry of Education and Microsoft Corp. today announced their joint collaboration to deploy 'Generasi-M', a student-focused program that is designed to address the needs of Malaysian students and provide a platform for them to play a bigger role in enhancing the learning environment in schools.
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UNDP and Microsoft Malaysia: Empowering rural women entrepreneurs through digital literacy
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Microsoft Malaysia have formally announced their collaborative partnership with a quality initiative aimed at equipping rural women entrepreneurs with relevant 21st century information, communication and technology (ICT) skills to further enhance their business opportunities and increase their competitive advantage.
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.NET IN DEMAND: The Search Continues for Skilled .NET Developers in Malaysia
IDC research estimates that overall IT spending in Malaysia for 2007 will hit RM16.7 billion with a growth forecast of 9.1% between now till 2011, reflecting the growth potential of the local IT industry. As this number continues to escalate, independent studies also point towards the increasing demand for developers, especially those proficient on the .NET platform.
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MICROSOFT HARDWARE CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH LAUNCH OF STATE-OF-THE-ART ENTERTAINMENT AND HARDWARE DEVICES
What began in 1982 with a Microsoft® Mouse designed to easily navigate Microsoft Corp.’s first version of its Word has grown to an extensive lineup of innovative, indispensable products for today’s computer-centered lifestyle.
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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA (IIUM) AND MICROSOFT MALAYSIA INK 3K PROGRAM MOU TO DRIVE EDUCATION EXCELLENCE
Microsoft Malaysia and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) today signed a Memorandum-of-Understanding (MoU) on the 3K Program (Komunikasi, Kolaborasi dan Kebudayaan), marking the first roll-out of the program since its introduction in September this year. The MoU is aimed at creating a new world of education excellence for the institution via the deployment of Microsoft’s Unified Communication (UC) offerings - namely Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Office Communications Server 2007.
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MICROSOFT'S UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS TO MARK THE NEXT WAVE OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE
Microsoft today unveiled the company’s vision, technology roadmap and partner framework for Unified Communications to a collection of Malaysia’s leading business leaders and IT decision makers.
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NEW OFFFICE SYSTEM PRODUCTS TO DELIVER UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS TO ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS
Microsoft Malaysia today held a media preview session showcasing the power and promise of its unified communications set of technologies geared to revolutionize the way enterprises communicate.
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LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS KEY TO SUCCESS IN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (BI) SPACE, SAYS MICROSOFT
The decision-making process is critical to organisations seeking to improve competitiveness and profitability. But with recurring types of problems, this process can often lead to automation, which can be detrimental when it involves processes that touch on suspicious transactions, setting prices, recommending products and services, extending credit or monitoring product quality.
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WOMEN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE: MICROSOFT'S FIRST EVER WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY SESSION
In conjunction with its premier and largest annual technology conference, Tech.Ed SEA 2007, Microsoft hosted its first ever "Women in Technology" session for delegates attending the conference.
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"HEROES HAPPEN HERE": MICROSOFT HONOURS IT PROFESSIONALS AT GeekOut2 PARTY
In conjunction with its premier and largest annual technology conference, Tech.Ed SEA 2007, Microsoft took time out to honor the heroes that work tirelessly to make technology available and accessible – the IT professionals and developers that make things happen in their respective organizations.
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MICROSOFT'S FACULTY SUMMIT 2007 WELCOMES THE REGION'S HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTIES
In conjunction with its annual Tech•Ed SEA conference, Microsoft also opened the doors of its first regional higher education conference, the Faculty Summit 2007. The conference gathered some 350 faculty members, IT faculty professionals and academicians from tertiary institutions throughout the region for an intense two-day learning summit, setting the stage for greater developments in the teaching and learning arena.
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Maybank In Tie-up With Microsoft for Enterprise-Wide Desktop Solution
Maybank and Microsoft Malaysia today signed an Enterprise Subscription Agreement that will further enhance cost efficiency in the adoption of a common software toolset for Maybank’s desktop applications as well as promote greater communication among employees and customers.
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BE PREPARED TO MAKE YOUR MARK: SEE YOU AT THE MICROSOFT TECH•ED SEA 2007!
The excitement mounts as Microsoft’s premier and largest annual conference Tech•Ed Southeast Asia 2007, hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, draws nearer to its opening day. The conference is making its final call to technopreneurs, IT administrators, software developers, and software architects throughout the region to converge at what is set to be the biggest Tech•Ed SEA ever held.
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"GET IT!" CAMPAIGN TO FURTHER CATALYSE NATIONAL DIGITAL INCLUSION EFFORTS
The government’s vision of accelerating PC penetration to 40 percent by 2010, as outlined in the 9th Malaysia plan, will now receive a major boost with the launch of the “Get IT!” campaign - an industry-wide effort driven by Courts Mammoth Berhad, FTEC Resources Berhad, Intel Malaysia and Microsoft Malaysia.
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FACES OF WINDOWS SERVER 2008 – BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR IT PROFESSIONALS AND DEVELOPERS
At a media briefing held today, Microsoft unveiled a key IT professional and developer momentum tool behind the release and deployment of Windows Server 2008, namely Faces of Windows Server 2008.
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MICROSOFT LAUNCHES PROGRAMME ENCOURAGING HOME-GROWN OEMs TO THINK "BEYOND THE BOX"
Microsoft Malaysia today announced the launch of “Beyond the Box” Services (a Microsoft OEM initiative), the latest in the company’s stream of efforts to grow the Malaysian ICT industry, enabling them to engage better with their small and medium enterprise (SME) customers.
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Get set for Microsoft Tech•Ed SEA 2007 this September
Microsoft’s premier and largest annual conference Tech•Ed Southeast Asia 2007 will be returning to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this September, and will once again be the learning and training centre for some 2,000 technopreneurs, IT administrators, software developers, and software architects from throughout the region.
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Microsoft applauds MDTCA's Sikap Tulen Campaign in step towards a Piracy-Free Malaysia
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs’ (MDTCA) recent launch of its latest anti-piracy effort, Sikap Tulen – a campaign aimed at educating Malaysians on the benefits of using original or licensed software, and the importance of intellectual property – has earned the praise and support of Microsoft Malaysia.
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IFCA Software for property companies: Malaysia’s First One-Stop Business Web Portal to revolutionize collaboration within the property industry
IFCA MSC Bhd, a leading Malaysian independent software vendor (ISV) today announced the launch of IFCA Software for Property Companies, Malaysia's first fully integrated portal-based business management solution built on the .NET platform, aimed at empowering property-based companies connect and collaborate with their entire supply chain and customers via a single web interface.
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Microsoft to release Anti-piracy update for Windows Vista
Microsoft today confirmed it will address a number of recognized software “cracks” to the Windows Vista activation process by distributing an anti-piracy update in the coming months.
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 aimed at creating more dynamic I.T. Infrastructures
Microsoft Malaysia today announced their new platform release, namely Windows Server 2008, formerly code-named Windows Server “Longhorn”. Windows Server 2008 is the next-generation of the Windows Server operating system, aimed at helping IT professionals achieves more control, greater flexibility and increased protection.
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Microsoft Reinforce Alliance with Malaysian Government with ICT Vendor Development Program
Microsoft Malaysia and strategic partner Prestariang Systems signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Finance to commence the Vendor Development Programme, a key value-add component under the Government Cooperation Agreement recently agreed to by the Ministry.
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HDC join forces with Microsoft to develop Malaysian Halal Hub Open XML System for Global Halal Industry
Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), the company established to direct and co-ordinate the development of halal industry, today signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft Malaysia to develop the Malaysian Halal Hub Open XML System for the international halal market.
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Industry Collaborations: Strategy to spur local software economy
“Collaboration is the key to developing the local software economy. These smart partnerships are the easiest tool in bridging the lack of expertise amongst parties involved as between government and industry, both bring different know-how to the table,” said YB Dato’ Kong Cho Ha Deputy Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation, this morning at the pre-event session of Regional IASA IT Architect Symposium 2007.
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Searching to Aid UN Refugee Agency's Ninemillion.org
Microsoft announced its continued collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a United Nations agency mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Ninemillion.org, which uses the slogan “Nine million faces. Nine million names. Nine million stories,” was launched by the UNHCR, Microsoft, Nike Inc. and other corporate partners as part of their expanded Internet-based campaign to help the estimated 9 million refugee children and youth around the world.
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MyBiz Solutions awarded for Red Book drive
At a seminar attended by top chief executive officers and chief procurement officers of government linked companies, MyBiz Solutions Sdn Bhd was awarded “Best eProcurement Solution” Provider by Microsoft (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd following its efforts to help GLCs implement eProcurement solutions in accordance with the Red Book transformation programme.
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Shifting consumer media habits drive Malaysian advertisers online
According to Microsoft, the explosive growth of online advertising offers Malaysian businesses new opportunities to cut through the clutter and reach consumers in more targeted and interactive ways. Already, savvy Malaysian businesses, such as Maybank Berhad, are tapping into the potential of digital marketing to strengthen their brand presence, connect with their customers and drive sales.
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SME urged to adopt IT to boost competitiveness
Developing a strong and dynamic SME sector is a key national agenda towards achieving sustainable and balanced economic growth. To realise their full potential, SMEs need to enhance their competitiveness, drive innovation and capitalise on opportunities through the adoption of IT.
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Microsoft Malaysia Hosts Second Unlimited Potential Day To Increase Digital Literacy Amongst NGOs
Following the success of its inaugural conference last year, Microsoft Malaysia once again hosted its Unlimited Potential (UP) Day for local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) today.
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Microsoft places business security as its Forefront priority
Managing business information security can be a daunting task, especially with the rapid rise of new emerging threats and the disparity of today’s security market. In the coming years, the biggest challenges in managing business security will be reactive, maintenance-focused activities, such as keeping up-to-date with security solutions, keeping up-to-date with new threats and keeping costs down.
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MSC Malaysia Software Initiative Sets Sights on World-class Industry Collaboration
MDeC today announced the launch of the MSC Malaysia Software Initiative, a quality initiative aimed at equipping Malaysian ISVs with industry-class capabilities, thereby contributing to the growth of the Malaysian software industry, increasing business opportunities for Malaysian developers, and enhancing quality initiatives by local companies.
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Nortel teams up with Microsoft to Help Underprivileged Malaysian Children Develop Computer Skills
Four children’s homes in Kuala Lumpur have been given laptops by Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT] loaded with Microsoft software to help the young people in their care begin acquiring the computer literacy skills required by businesses today.
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Microsoft Contributes Half a Million in Cash and Software to Empower Malaysian women
Microsoft Malaysia today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting communities underserved by technology in Malaysia by awarding approximately half a million in cash and software donations through its Unlimited Potential (UP) grants initiative to three non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
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Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 are now available to Consumers in Malaysia
Thousands of consumers in Malaysia are expected to throng Low Yat Plaza today to be among the first in the nation to purchase copies of Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007, and to witness the launch of the two most significant products in Microsoft’s history. The two-day celebration of the launch that will end tomorrow will feature fun and exciting activities such as The Amazing Vista Walk Hunt, Evolutionary Pearl Discovery Showcase, live performance by hip hop and rap group K Town Clan, dance workshop, Vista Fugitive, Fear Factor, and Tip of the Hour.
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Vista Now On Full View to Corporate Malaysia
Corporate Malaysia today received its first full view of the highly-anticipated trio of Microsoft products that will enable businesses to thrive in a world of instant communication, expanding information and constant change.
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AirAsia flies higher with Windows Vista
AirAsia today announced the availability of its new AirAsia Vista Gadget that will allow customers to instantly manage and access live travel information and web-based services directly from their Windows Vista desktop computers.
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