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SEGi introduces new global learning platform for adults
As employers begin placing a greater emphasis on professional competencies and skilled labour, many adults have started going back to school. Their goals vary from career advancement for the employed to stable income opportunities for the unemployed. Even in the free market system, homemakers, freelancers, contract workers and part-timers are looking to climb up the gig economy value chain. Regardless of their backgrounds, those who choose to continue studies have one thing in common — they are all looking forward to redefining their future.
This led SEGi University and Colleges to innovate a new offering known as SEGiRISE. Aimed at providing equal learning opportunities to all, SEGiRISE is a flexi-learning programme under the SEGi Global Ecosystem that offers adult learners an opportunity to reinvent their future through well-established upskilling courses.
Regardless of their professional or academic backgrounds, learners from all over the world can now sign up for study programmes ranging from foundation to postgraduate to achieve specific life goals or raise their quality of life.
SEGiRISE offers flexibility for all types of learners with varying needs through blended learning, online and conventional study modes. In its humble beginnings as a conventional institution in 1977, SEGi was one of the top go-to institutions for business professionals and was named as a Centre of Excellence for Business and Accounting.
SEGi is also one of the pioneers in online and blended learning and was authorised to run full-fledged online study programmes since 2013 by the Ministry of Higher Education. This increased the take-up of SEGi’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) programmes among working professionals. It also increased the standard of research-based education on the postgraduate front and contributed to the nation’s research and development (R&D) growth.
The advantages of SEGiRISE is increased flexibility in study modes and payments. Online learning enables them to catch up with lessons through recorded lecture series and log on to their student account to keep track of their progress, assignments, class schedules, payments and interactions with peers and lecturers through SEGi’s online learning management system (LMS), Blackboard and learning platform Panopto.
Adult learners can also set up their learning space at home and attend virtual classrooms carried out via platforms such as Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet and this not only promotes a balanced, conducive and organised learning from home but also allows for better time management and work-study-life balance.
SEGi University and Colleges also offer short courses at an affordable rate for beginners, intermediate and advanced level learners. There are also credit-bearing short courses that can be used to pursue other accredited study programmes via credit transfer. From pop-up courses to online workshops, there’s something for everyone including courses that are relevant to today’s industries. All courses are also taught by credible industry professionals and add values to one’s professional qualification.
Previously, the institution also took a bold step in positioning itself as the foremost institution Towards IR4.0 (Industrial Revolution 4.0 or Industry 4.0) in its effort to future-proof its graduates.
Industry 4.0 has a big impact on the economy and community as studies show that emerging technologies can change 28 million jobs in ASEAN alone. As the job market changes, the human capital requirement changes with it. The new industry requires a more innovative and skills-driven workforce with adequate digital and data literacy.
To create an innovative workforce, SEGi identified Four Transformation Strategies and Four Transformation Drivers that will position the institution as a leading research and innovation-driven institution. At the same time, it also aims to become a primary source for industry-relevant talents and innovative research and developments (R&Ds).
SEGi took a calculated view of the new market and set a strategic direction to achieve its goal of becoming a leading IR4.0 institution by introducing the 4R Approach — Reimagine, Recognise, Redefine, Revolutionise.
To increase employability and marketability of graduates through the creation of new jobs and enterprises, SEGi’s Global Ecosystem including its students and staff must be able to Reimagine possibilities that can meet tomorrow’s needs.
At the same time, the institution with assistance from its industry partners must also Recognise the right potentials by providing avenues to unleash the true nature of graduates and their ability to make a significant impact on the community.
Along with that, SEGi needs to imbibe the idea of change in the hearts of students by Redefining their futures. They must be able to understand that transformation is a core part of every business and be able to adapt accordingly so that they can create a sustainable future for themselves.
With this understanding, it will be easier for SEGi to Revolutionise the market by introducing innovative programmes that are in tandem with the market’s growth and direction.
These strategies will not just align SEGi with the industry but it also helps in producing holistic and well-balanced graduates with the right skills and competencies for the current and future markets.
SEGi also marked four routes that can take the institution to the top. These are Smart Partnerships, Curricula Enhancement, State-of-the-Art Facilities and New and Innovative Programmes.
While industry collaboration adds credibility, the inclusion of IR4.0 elements in its curricula and skills development programmes helps SEGi to introduce new and innovative study programmes that are in line with the global trends. Facilities at SEGi are also being upgraded in phases to expose students to IR4.0 features like smart manufacturing, simulation, smart classrooms, artificial intelligence and others. These strategies are also expected to contribute towards making Malaysia a favourable destination for high-impact R&D and high-value investments.
Reveals necessity in every industry
NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Released today, The State of Public Web Data Report 2024, details a comprehensive analysis on how organizations leverage public web data to drive innovation, enhance customer experience, and develop AI models.
Bright Data commissioned an independent third-party to carry out the first survey of this kind which details the emergence of public web data as the most valued data type. Nearly every organization surveyed uses and benefits from public web data through quicker decision-making, boosting revenue, and meeting customer needs.
The need for public web data in AI is clear in all industries, with more than half of respondents using public web data to build AI models for customer service or to meet internal needs such as fraud detection and risk assessment.
Although necessary to build AI machines, 72% of respondents are worried that public web data will no longer be accessible in the next 5 years. The lack of a legal framework to protect this data emerged as a top concern.
Other key insights from the report:
89% of respondents recognize public web data is crucial or very important to the global economy.82% of respondents say public web data is critical to the future of their organization.79% of respondents agree that large organizations and or big tech hide too much of their public web data.88% of respondents believe public web data is critical for the development of AI models.”Our findings reveal a clear consensus among industry leaders: leveraging public web data is key to unlocking growth and fostering innovation,” said Or Lenchner, CEO of Bright Data. “Public web data is not a ‘like to have,’ it’s a ‘must have’ to conduct business and maintain a competitive market. We understand from our own experience with 20,000 customers that once a business realizes the potential of public web data they will look to discover new ways to leverage this tool to lead against the competition.”
About Bright Data: Bright Data is the #1 web data platform. Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, non-profits, and small businesses rely on Bright Data’s solutions to collect public web data in the most efficient, reliable, and flexible way to make faster, more informed business-critical decisions.
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ITU Standardization Sector (ITU-T) Recommendation X.1281 – APIs for interoperability of identity management systems
BRUSSELS, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) announced today that its OSIA specification, is recognized as international standard by the International Telecommunication Union’s Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T). This milestone establishes OSIA as official ITU standard (ITU-T Recommendation) for the global infrastructure of information and communication technologies (ICT).
The specification that is now an ITU-T Recommendation is: ITU-T X.1281 – APIs for interoperability of identity management systems.
ITU-T is the standardization arm of ITU, the United Nations specialized agency for ICT. The Secure Identity Alliance specifications were approved as official ITU-T Recommendations by ITU members including 193 countries and the world’s front-running ICT companies on 1st March 2024. The new ITU-T Recommendation is under the responsibility of ITU’s standardization expert group for security, ITU-T Study Group 17.
“We are very proud that the OSIA specification is recognized as an international standard by ITU-T. This milestone demonstrates the maturity of OSIA and its potential to foster interoperability and promote fairness in the identity management systems market,” said Debora Comparin, Chair of the OSIA Initiative.
Prof. Heung Youl Youm, Chairman of ITU-T Study Group 17, said, “The recognition of the OSIA specification as an official ITU-T Recommendation underscores its critical contribution to the advancement of global ICT infrastructure. We are thrilled about the ongoing collaboration between ITU-T SG17 and the SIA, aimed at developing standards for secure identity management.”
“As Editor of the OSIA standard in the ITU-T Study Group 17 Q10, I am pleased to have contributed to this successful recommendation by the ITU,” said Abbie Barbir, Rapporteur for ITU-T’s working group on ‘Identity management and telebiometrics architecture and mechanisms’ (Q10/17). “The collaboration with the SIA continues on OSIA and other structuring initiatives and standards development.”
Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, CEO, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigeria & Chair of the OSIA Advisory Committee, said, “As the Chair of the OSIA Advisory Committee, comprised exclusively of government representatives, we take great pride in our five years of collaboration guiding the working group in the development of the OSIA specification. OSIA establishes equal marketplace conditions, fosters collaboration, and ensures product compatibility post-mergers and acquisitions. The OSIA standardized interfaces drive innovation, enabling new local market models and reducing fraud within multiple ID systems. Additionally, OSIA addresses integrator/vendor lock-in, allowing governments to maintain control over their identity systems and pursue national development agendas seamlessly.”
“The Secure Identity Alliance has always supported standards and its members have contributed to thousands of standards globally, which are now used in the ICT market. Standards are key to unlock the full power of Identity to enable people, economy and society to thrive,” concluded Didier Trutt, Chairman of the SIA.
X.1281 is at publication stage and can be accessed here: https://www.itu.int/ITU-T/workprog/wp_item.aspx?isn=18778
OSIA v6.1.0. twin specification can be accessed here: https://osia.readthedocs.io/en/v6.1.0/index.html
OSIA qualification programme can be accessed here: https://globalplatform.org/osia-qualification-program/
For more information on the Secure Identity Alliance and the OSIA Initiative, visit http://www.secureidentityalliance.org and www.osia.io
For more information on ITU-T SG 17 visit https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/studygroups/2022-2024/17/Pages/default.aspx.
About the Secure Identity Alliance:
Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) is a global non-profit association that serves as the voice for public and private actors and organizations active in the secure identity ecosystem and adjacent industries. SIA’s mission is to unlock the full power of identity so that people, economy, and society thrive. The association supports the development of the activities of its members across four broad pillars: Identity for Good, Outreach, Open Standards Development and Industry Services and Solutions. www.secureidentityalliance.org
About OSIA:
A digital public good, OSIA is an open standard set of interfaces (APIs) that enables seamless connectivity between building blocks of the identity management ecosystem – independent of technology, solution architecture or vendor. More information at www.osia.io
Follow the Secure Identity Alliance at on X @secureidentity1 and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/secure-identity-alliance/
About ITU-T SG 17
The ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) is one of the three Sectors (branches) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It is responsible for coordinating standards for telecommunications and Information Communication Technology such as X.509 for cybersecurity, Y.3172 and Y.3173 for machine learning, and H.264/MPEG-4 AVC for video compression, between its Member States, Private Sector Members, and Academia Members.
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STOCKHOLM, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SciBase Holding AB (“SciBase”) (STO: SCIB), a leading developer of augmented intelligence-based solutions for skin disorders will participate at the Redeye Medtech event.
On April 24 at CET 9.50 CEO Pia Renaudin will present the latest developments in SciBase at Redeye. The presentation is live broadcasted and can be followed at https://www.redeye.se/events/974326/redeye-theme-medtech-2 where the replay and the presentations will be available afterwards.
For additional information, please contact:Pia Renaudin, VD, tel. +46732069802, e-mail: [email protected]
Certified Advisor (CA):Vator SecuritiesTel: +46 8 580 065 99Email: [email protected]
About SciBase:
SciBase is a global medical technology company, specializing in early detection and prevention in dermatology. SciBase develops and commercializes Nevisense, a unique point-of-care platform that combines AI (artificial intelligence) and advanced EIS technology to elevate diagnostic accuracy, ensuring proactive skin health management.
Our commitment is to minimize patient suffering, allowing clinicians to improve and save lives through timely detection and intervention and reduce healthcare costs.
Built on more than 20 years of research at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, SciBase is a leader in dermatological advancements.
The company has been on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market exchange since June 2, 2015. Learn more at www.scibase.com. All press releases and financial reports can be found here: http://investors.scibase.se/en/pressreleases
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