Open Source Software Initiative Seminar at Universiti Teknologi Petronas

July 17, 2006 Universiti Teknologi Petronas Open Source Systems Sdn Bhd (OSS), Founder Chairman & CEO,  Dr. Azman Firdaus Shafii, was invited to give a talk in a one-day seminar held at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Tronoh, Perak on 17th July 2006. The seminar entitled "Open Source Software Initiative" was attended by at least 50 participants, which include lecturers, postgraduates and undergraduates of UTP. Open Source Systems Sdn Bhd (OSS), Founder Chairman & CEO, Dr. Azman Firdaus Shafii, was invited to give a talk in a one-day seminar  held at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Tronoh, Perak on 17th July 2006. The seminar entitled "Open Source Software Initiative" was attended by at least 50 participants, which include lecturers, postgraduates and undergraduates of UTP. After an opening speech by Tuan Haji Muhamad Rosli (the Director of Policy and Planning Sector ICT of MAMPU) , Dr. Azman introduced himself, the company (OSS), the history of open source ideology, developing from old days to the current trend of open source application of open source and how open source software empowers today's complicated business requirement. The next presentation from Open Source System was from the Vice President (Business Development), Mr. Nicholas Low. In his presentation, he explained to the audience the uniqueness of this certification in terms of marketability values and how does these certifications make UTP undergraduates stands out from the others. Noticeably, the concept of having a well-known certification has attracted  most of the audience, especially the undergraduates. As it was an enjoyable and fruitful session, the one-day seminar ends up with a positive dialogue and a 'Q & A' session between the speakers and the audience. Last Update by HIMF