JOINT DEVElOPMENT INITIATIVE
Quantum Corporation (NYSE: QTM) has announced a joint development initiatives with four industry-leading Video Management System (VMS) providers targeted at bringing enhanced multi-tier storage solutions to security and surveillance customers worldwide.
Aimetis Corporation, On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), Qognify and Verint Systems Inc have joined the Quantum Advantage Program, and certified interoperability with Quantum offerings, including StorNext 5 data management and Quantum QXS hybrid storage.
Roundtable on Women Empowerment
The second Thinking Social roundtable for the year 2016-17 was organised under the aegis of Tata Social Enterprise Challenge (TSEC), by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) in association with the Tata group in Delhi. The theme of the roundtable was Sustainable Community through Women Empowerment.
The speakers for the day comprised of eminent entrepreneurs, investors, domain experts and policy-makers with experience in the development sector in India.
The question and answer round witnessed good participation from the audience.There were many significant issues discussed and addressed by the audience and the panelists.
SEMINAR ON MEDICAl STUDIES
Medical studies Europe held the educational seminar — Medicine from Europe to showcase university opportunities of studying medicine in Europe and for students seeking admission in medical courses and those who want to study abroad. In the seminar delegates discussed the opportunities of medical career in Europe, as well as details of universities who give better education at very economical price.
The seminar also witnessed some foreign delegates who have come from Europe to give information about medical education for graduation and post-graduate courses.
In the seminar Dheeraj Gupta, India head, Medical studies Europe said it is a fantastic opportunity for those who aspire to have medical career to discover more about the degree courses available, what it’s like to study and live in Europe.
Medical Studies Europe is an educational organization who help students to take admissions abroad from various countries.
FOUNDER’S DAY CElEBRATION AT RYAN
Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj recently celebrated Founder’s Day. A special assembly was organised to mark the occasion where the students redirected themselves to the vision of founder-chairman of the group Dr AF Pinto and MD, Grace Pinto.
On this day students distributed various food items to different orphanages in the city as part of project — Share and Care.
This gesture brought a smile on the faces of the under privileged children as they celebrated with the young Ryanites.
It also instilled among the Ryanites the value of generosity and compassion. The students were sensitised about the issues plaguing the Indian society leading to feeling of brotherhood.
ACCOlADES FOR INDIAN STUDENTS
Indian students who secured places at top British schools through a scholarship scheme run by Anglo Schools International Services (ASIS), the British educational services company, have topped UK A-level results.
The first batch of students taken into the UK schools three years back have all been awarded places at leading UK and US universities.
Several have won new scholarships having graduated from the British schools.
Students from King’s College Taunton exceeded all expectations. Advik Sanyal from Mumbai, who won the first 100 per cent scholarship awarded by ASIS, gained 2 A-plus and 2 A grades. ASIS offers a scholarship programme into UK schools every year. After entry exams taken between September and March,the winners and others seeking placement are admitted into top UK boarding schools. Around Rs9 crore is available annually in scholarships.
WORKSHOP ON lATERAl THINKING AT IIAD
The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) recently organized a workshop — lateral Thinking with Shalu Buchhar at their campus in New Delhi. It was an opportunity for the students to open their minds and discover new ways of problem solving.
During the workshop Buchhar explained the meaning of lateral thinking and how to deal with the problems in a creative manner. lateral thinking encourages having an open mind towards accepting all kinds of creative inputs or opinions. The primary motive of this workshop was to introduce students to lateral thinking and encourage them to use their imagination and solve problems with fresh perspectives.
During the workshop the students were made to do various exercises centered around lateral thinking and students enjoyed the workshop and they learn how to deal with the problems. The intention of this particular exercise was to tell the students to look beyond the boundary and explore the limitless opportunities and ideas.
The major learning outcome of this workshop was to develop in the students the skill of looking sideways, analysing a problem/challenge through multiple approaches and finding the optimal solution.