Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) has formed a task force to look into pressing ICT issues such as the slow national rollout of broadband, according to reports from The Star Online. Known officially as The Task Force on the ICT industry, it comprises representatives from Pikom, the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), the International Trade and Industry Ministry, the Information, Communications, Culture and Arts Ministry, applied research body … [Read more...] about Malaysia forms task force for ICT industry
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Cisco Systems to launch ‘Cultivated Innovation Model’ in China
Beijing - US network equipment maker Cisco Systems said it will allocate $1 billion to support its newly unveiled ‘Cultivated Innovation Model' to boost local innovation in China, as part of its $16 billion investment commitment in the country, according to reports from China Daily. The new model is aimed at boosting local innovation through capital, technology, process expertise, incubation resources and leadership investments, says the report. According to Cisco, the model will help it … [Read more...] about Cisco Systems to launch ‘Cultivated Innovation Model’ in China
Korea’s ETRI to set up IPTV R&D centre in Germany
Korea - South Korean's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Darmstadt University of Technology to set up an R&D centre for IPTV and next-generation networking technologies in the German state of Hesse. According to a ETRI spokesperson, the new R&D centre could be a springboard into the rest of Europe, with ETRI and the Darmstadt University of Technology planning to research so-called green ICT, ICT convergence and … [Read more...] about Korea’s ETRI to set up IPTV R&D centre in Germany
All set for Indonesia Broadcasting Summit 2009
Jakarta - The inaugural Indonesia Broadcasting Summit, taking place at the Dharmawangsa in Jakarta on May 4, will unite key media owners and investors from home and abroad in Indonesia for the first time. The Summit is organized by leading research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) and supported by the Ministry of Communication Information Technology and Komisi Penyiaran Indonesia. "Indonesia has emerged as one of the fastest growing media markets in Asia Pacific and most of the value is presently … [Read more...] about All set for Indonesia Broadcasting Summit 2009
StarHub appoints David Storrie as CEO of Nucleus Connect
Singapore - StarHub announced the appointment of David Storrie as CEO of Nucleus Connect with effect from 1 May 2009. As CEO, Storrie will lead Nucleus Connect to create a vibrant Retail Service Provider (RSP) environment offering comprehensive and flexible services that will help all RSPs select and deliver broadband connectivity services to their target markets quickly and seamlessly. A telecommunications veteran with more than 30 years of working experience, Storrie joined StarHub in April … [Read more...] about StarHub appoints David Storrie as CEO of Nucleus Connect
Call for single ICT Ministry in Malaysia goes unheard
Petaling Jaya - The Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry Malaysia (Pikom) is disappointed that its call for a single Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Ministry has not been heeded. Pikom chairman David Wong said the organisation now has to ferry between two ministries - the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, and the newly formed Information, Communications, Culture and Arts Ministry. He said having a single ministry for ICT matters would have sped up … [Read more...] about Call for single ICT Ministry in Malaysia goes unheard