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OpenArc offers ‘job oriented’ degree programme for school leavers

If one did not get the expected results in the Advanced Level examination there is no reason for one to fret. Now, with or without good results in the Advanced Level examination, one can become an ICT professional. The University of Colombo School of Computing, has now introduced a new gateway to enter the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) external degree programme. The Foundation of Information Technology (FIT) programme allows one to gain the required equivalent qualification to enter the BIT programme.

FIT consists of three core modules, Mathematics, English and ICT Applications. Upon successful completion of the above core modules, students may gain entry to the BIT. Core topics covered at the FIT level will be a definite benefit for students sitting for the BIT first semester examinations.

Passing the milestone of 20 years in ICT education, OpenArc School of Business and Technology (OSBT), a pioneer in BIT education, has proven time and time again why they are the student’s No. 1 choice. With proven records of having best results in BIT for many consecutive years and having produced some of the county’s leading ICT professionals, OpenArc is clearly one’s choice for starting the BIT journey.

OpenArc always believes that mere lecturing will not be sufficient for students to prepare for examinations.

That is why, together with OpenArc Systems Management (Pvt.) Ltd (OSM) they are the only institute that provides their students industrial exposure and real world case studies, joined with guest lectures from industry experts, combined with soft skill, personality and etiquette development programmes to help their students prepare for not just the examinations, but also to face the ICT industry and become a true professional.

OSBT has now started intakes for the FIT programme commencing on January 15. This customized weekend batch allows not only school leavers, but also presently employed professionals, prepare to embark on the BIT path. Additional details can be obtained by e-mailing [email protected] or just visit www.openarc.edu.lk.

HNB Yauwanabhimana empowering Sri Lankan youth

Participants at the workshop

The first HNB youth empowerment programme in Colombo, was launched recently under the umbrella of HNB Yauwanabhimana. HNB Yauwanabhimana, with the slogan “empowering the youth of Sri Lanka”, Youth Empowerment Programme was launched at HNB Towers. This programme sees the participation and collaboration of many blue chip corporates in the country such as CIC, Dialog, DIMO, Hayleys, Holcim and leading educational institutions such as the British Council, the Colombo University and the World University Services Canada. These corporations and institutions have joined with HNB in this endeavour to make youth more employable individuals expanding their horizons towards endless potential and opportunities that rest beyond formal education mediums. Employability and dignity of labour are key objectives of this programme that sees the inclusion of young people between the ages of 18-30 years.

The first youth empowerment programme in Colombo saw over 140 young girls and boys attending from Colombo and suburban areas with varying backgrounds, educational levels and ethnicities.

The programme was enriched by the corporate partners giving introductions to the services they offer, what possibilities are there for youth in respective fields of corporate business, construction, telecommunication, agriculture, motor mechanism, English language skills development the ways in which they can help youth in terms of knowledge sharing, technical knowhow and assistance, commercial arrangements, industry best practice and emphasizing on becoming an employable youth than focusing solely on paper based qualifications.

The programme gave a chance for youth to have one to one contact with the top personnel of the top management and directors of the corporate partners.

Mobitel launches video surveillance technology

The National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel, in partnership with TeleEye, a leading world-class supplier of remote visual CCTV management systems based in Hong Kong, introduced the world’s most advanced ‘real-time’ video surveillance technology in Sri Lanka, complete with SMAC-M multi streaming.

In line with this partnership, Mobitel together with TeleEye Lanka (Pvt) Ltd , a subsidiary of Safrex International (Pvt) Ltd, will be offering a fully-fledged Remote Video Surveillance Solution which will enable individuals or companies to remotely monitor assets in real time from anywhere in the world. Customers utilizing the surveillance solution will be offered a host of advanced features comprising password security with 100% privacy, SMS and e-mail notifications, integrated alarm system, real-time live viewing and scheduled or motion detection recording options. What sets this surveillance solution apart from the rest is that it offers the world’s most advanced SMAC-M technology for multi - streaming, enabling crystal clear quality viewing.

Be it the monitoring of the office premises and its operations, or one’s residence, the surveillance solution package enables customers to gain visual access to the location that is under close monitoring via the advanced technical equipment provided by TeleEye.

Customers can as a result monitor their property on their smartphones via an App (Application) or the Internet as all leading smartphone operating systems are compatible with this application, which can be downloaded and installed once the service has been activated.

Mobitel, Senior General Manager Corporate Planning and Marketing Janaka Jayalath said, “Being a telecommunications provider that has always strived to be at the forefront of technological advancement, we are proud to be in this significant alliance with TeleEye, giving our country the opportunity to be exposed to surveillance solutions that is backed by the world’s most advanced technology. As an organization that truly cares, our customers’ peace of mind is of paramount importance to us.

TeleEye, Director - Technical Kuma Gunarathna said, “As a leading world-class supplier of remote visual CCTV management systems it gives us great pleasure to partner with Sri Lanka’s leading mobile service provider Mobitel.

Our technology and expertise coupled with that of Mobitel’s will only ensure a secure and most advanced surveillance solution to customers who have placed their trust in us. We are honoured to be the first supplier to bring technology of this calibre to Sri Lanka, a country that is fast progressing towards technological development.

As a result we strongly believe that Mobitel is the ideal telecommunications provider to partner with, as they too are working towards fostering this development.”

Designed to suit individual requirements, Mobitel has customized three packages, namely the Economy, Executive and Exclusive packages giving customers a selection to choose from.

Additionally a high speed HSDPA/HSUPA Mobitel dongle with a free broadband connection will also be offered with each package. Customers can get further details on these packages from www.mobitel.lk