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IIT Bombay, Microsoft at loggerheads over standardsEmbers from the fiery debate over the International Organisation for Standardisation’s (ISO) acceptance of Microsoft’s Office Open XML (OOXML) file format as an international standard refuse to die out in India. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, has taken strong objection to the fact that despite a “No” to OOXML by a majority of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) members, the software giant “continued to make representations to the top Indian leadership (read Ministry of Consumer Affairs), pressuring them to change the Indian vote". The BIS represented India as a participating member of the ISO. Its LITD 15 committee — of which IIT-Bombay was a part — was responsible for examining OOXML and deciding on a “No” regarding India’s position at the ISO. India’s negative vote could make it difficult for Microsoft to get government business since governments worldwide, including India, are wary of holding digital data in proprietary formats. Deepak B Phatak, who represented IIT-Bombay along with three other professors, has written an open letter to all BIS members, expressing unhappiness over Microsoft’s “accusation” that his institution and the National Informatics Centre (NIC), among others, have an “ODF alliance” bias (ODF stands for Open Document Format). The OOXML format is backed by Apple, Novell, and closer home by Wipro, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Nasscom. ODF, the other format, is supported by IBM, Sun Microsystems, Red Hat, Google, and in India, by the Department of Information Technology (DIT), National Informatics Centre (NIC), CDAC, IIT-Bombay and IIM-Ahmedabad. States such as Delhi, Kerala and others from the North-East are heavy adopters of ODF file formats which are open and free (excluding maintenance and support). More : business-standard.com
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In another setback to software giant Microsoft, it will have to wait for "several months" before the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) can take a final decision on whether its Office Open XML (OOXML) file format will be an international standard or not. ISO, which was expected to take this decision shortly, had given participating countries two months' to appeal against its February decision to make OOXML an international standard. In response, four national standards body members — Brazil, India, South Africa and Venezuela — did so. "…the appeals are currently being considered by the ISO secretary-general and the
Left, UPA at Loggerheads Over FDI in Higher Education The Left and the UPA are getting ready for a confrontation over foreign direct investment in higher education. The Left will oppose any move to allow foreign universities on Indian soil while the bill has the Prime Ministers personal interest, reports CNBC-TV18. Harvard, India or MIT, India - thats the dream the government is selling as it mulls over a bill that will allow foreign direct investment in higher education. But after a delegation from the Students Federation of India accompanied by CPM MP Sitaram Yechury met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday
New Horizons India honoured New Horizons India has been inducted into the distinguished club of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners. Microsoft Gold Certification is the highest level that a Microsoft solution partner can reach, representing the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies. On receiving the Certification, Ajay Kumar Sharma, President and CEO, New Horizons India, said, We are sure that this recognition will enhance our commitment to retain the status of best training partner of Microsoft worldwide.
Training: Learning from Afar -- at Your Own Pace A new Microsoft program takes the long road to distance learning by stretching class schedules from five days to five weeks. In November, Microsoft launched its Microsoft Official Distance Learning initiative (MODL), a blended learning program that uses Microsoft Office Live Meeting to conduct Microsoft Certified Trainer-led classes, which students reinforce with self-paced homework assignments and scenario exercises. More : rcpmag.com
Microsoft Fellowship For each academic year, Microsoft Research India will award five PhD fellowship awards, maximum of one per institution. Each award will amount to $25000 to be disbursed over a period of four years (that is, the equivalent of approximately $5000 per year for tuitions, books, stipends, and/or any other expenses, plus the equivalent of an additional $5000 for travel to conferences and seminars during the term of the fellowship). In addition, the fellow will have the option of a three to six month internship at Microsoft Research India; the terms of which will be decided at the discretion of
Microsoft Offers Scholarship Opportunity to Students Interested in free tuition? Let Microsoft pay for your education! Pennsylvania College of Technology bachelor-degree students in computer science and related disciplines are invited to apply for the Microsoft Scholarship Program. Applications, which must be submitted in the format specified below, need to be postmarked by Jan. 15. Questions regarding this scholarship opportunity can be directed to the Career Services Office by e-mail or by visiting CC, Room 204. More : pct.edu
Applied Materials, Inc., a provider of nanomanufacturing technology solutions, has opened Nanomanufacturing lab at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. The company has contributed equipment worth $7.5 million to the Centre of Excellence in Nanoelectronics at IIT Bombay. The centre will serve as a research and educational platform and for faculty, students and researchers in India to work on breakthrough ideas to invent and innovate technologies that will have an impact on solving current as well as future problems of semiconductor technology. IIT Bombay has decided to name the laboratory as Applied Materials Nanomanufacturing Laboratory Source : efytimes.com
Microsoft Launches Distance Learning Initiative Microsoft launched on Nov. 14 its Microsoft Official Distance Learning initiative (MODL), a blended learning program that uses Microsoft Office Live Meeting to conduct MCT-led classes, which students then reinforce with self-paced homework assignments and scenario exercises. According to MODL Innovations Product Manager Wendy Johnson, MODL is a more productive and convenient alternative to previous learning program models, which typically cram lessons into a mere five days, and require students to leave their offices for the classroom. By contrast, Johnson said, each MODL class is spread over a five-week period, with ample time between classes to review
Source The Hindu Date 2006-08-09 Information Microsoft Research India has announced its Ph.D. Fellowships in India. Instituted by Microsoft Researchs External Research and Programmes Group, the Ph.D. Fellowships are aimed at encouraging students to take up research as a career, a key qualification for which is a doctoral degree. Each awardee will receive approximately $5,000 (U.S.) per year over four years, and also $5,000 for attending seminars and conferences during the term of the fellowship. The fellows will also have the option of a three to six-month internship at Microsoft Research India. There is plenty of world-class research
Source The Hindu Date 2006-08-09 Information Microsoft Research India has announced its Ph.D. Fellowships in India. Instituted by Microsoft Researchs External Research and Programmes Group, the Ph.D. Fellowships are aimed at encouraging students to take up research as a career, a key qualification for which is a doctoral degree. Each awardee will receive approximately $5,000 (U.S.) per year over four years, and also $5,000 for attending seminars and conferences during the term of the fellowship. The fellows will also have the option of a three to six-month internship at Microsoft Research India. There is plenty of world-class research
Microsoft to roll out IPR scholarship Microsoft Corporation India has rolled out of its intellectual property scholarship programme, which was announced in September 05. The company offered this programme to students of Hyderabad-based National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University. It will extend the programme to 10 other law schools at an investment of $100,000 over the next two years. Going forward, the it will cover 25 law colleges and schools. The aim is to build capacity & a pool of IP lawyers in India. More : economictimes.indiatimes.com
The war between Microsoft and Google has reached a new high with the decision of the former to start online book search. The decision came after Google launched an online book search in eight European countries. Microsoft has named the new service as MSN Book Search. The company sources said that the service will go online from early next year. Earlier the company gave its final consent to join the Open Content Alliance (OCA) group. The group is working to digitalise the contents of millions of books and put them on the internet. This content can be accessed by anyone.
Microsoft announces Ph.D awards Microsoft Research India (MRI) has announced its Ph.D. fellowship programme awards for 2007. The fellowship programme aims to encourage students to take up doctoral education in computer science and help the growth of the research community in India. The fellowships, instituted by Microsoft Researchs External Research & Programmes group, are awarded to students after a rigorous selection process that includes nomination by their faculty and selection by a panel of leading researchers. Through the programme, MRI offers the recipients funding of US $20,000 over four years and a travel allowance of US $5,000 to attend international conferences
Teacher Standards According to the Times Education Supplement, UK, newly published professional standards for teachers, will help determine teachers' progress up the pay scale. Graham Holley, chief executive of the Training and Development Agency for Schools, said that the standards would help teachers make the most of their abilities and schools make the most of their staff.
Indian Institute Of Technology Bombay Powai, Mumbai 400 076. Advt. No. B-39/06-07 Piping Engineering Cell and Continuing Education and Quality lmprovement Programmes announce 41st Certificate Course on PIPING ENGINEERING December 6-19, 2006 for Wiecrmnical/Chemical Engg. Graduates Register before : November 22, 2006 Fees: Rs. 30000/- per participant for more information and online registration, Prof. A.S. Moharir (Course Co-ordinator) Piping Engineering Cell, CAD Centre, Chemical Engineering Department, IIT Bombay; Powai, Mumbai - 400 076.
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