ICT Grads
Engineering software talent gap an issue in SEA: Altair exec
Although companies in Asia understand the capability of product design and development, and engineering software, not many of them are adopting it because of a talent gap, said a senior official from Altair Engineering Inc.
UTM and UPM bag top prizes in MSC startup gig
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) bagged top prizes at the 10th MSC Malaysia – Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) – MSC Malaysia Startup Challenge 2013/14 awards.
AIMS and INTI to collaborate on industry-relevant curricula
The AIMS Group and INTI International University & Colleges have announced a joint partnership under the ‘INTI Corporate Partner’ initiative to provide the latter’s students with more industry-specific programmes.
GSMA-MMU grad programme on communications policy and regulation
The GSMA and the Multimedia University of Malaysia (MMU) have agreed to collaborate to develop a Master’s course in Converged Telecommunications Policy and Regulation.
Kids learning to code
As students grew up with computers as an integral part of their lives, it is unsurprising to see a growing interest in programming. Coupled with the wealth of information and the availability of tools on the Internet, learning programming has never been easier than it is today, writes Dr Shawn Tan.
Slower hiring, but IT pros and engineers needed: JobStreet
According to the recent JobStreet.com Job Outlook Report on Malaysia, hiring is expected to slow down for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2013, although IT professionals and a variety of engineers are still in demand.
Microsoft Virtual Academy: Free online training for IT pros and developers
Microsoft Malaysia has launched the Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA), in collaboration with its partners and national ICT custodian the Multimedia Development Corporation, which will offer online Microsoft training.
Malaysia, Spain first partners in Cisco’s Global STEM alliance
Cisco has announced a global commitment to educate and empower current and future generations of Internet of Things entrepreneurs, scientists and innovators through its Global STEM Alliance, with Malaysia and Spain as its first partners.
How to learn programming: Small groups
Although the stereotypical computer programmer is often depicted as a loner working from a dark basement or kitchen table, programming is actually a social activity, writes Dr Shawn Tan.
