MSDN Malaysia blog : .NET

New IT Heroes in Malaysia

malaysia — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:13:00 GMT

Microsoft Malaysia just recently announces some acknowledgements to a group of special “heroes”. They are the people who made a lot of contribution in terms of sharing their technical knowledge to everyone in the community. Most likely you will see them volunteering as a speaker, forming user groups and contributing in forums.

What does it take to become an "IT Hero"?

Willingness to share their knowledge
A passion for technology
A big heart
Lots and lots of sacrifice

Let’s congratulate these special people for their contribution and sacrifice they made to benefit the community. Check out who they are here.

VideoBlog.NET - Blog about all things .NET and win a Trip for 2 to Bali!

malaysia — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:16:00 GMT

So you’ve been talking and hearing about the super duper cool Start.NET program that Microsoft Malaysia is currently running…. but have you been getting the anticipated attention from your friends and colleagues?

How?

Read on for more details.

Who are we looking for?

Anyone who share the passion and excitement on .NET, and do it in the most creative and interesting ways. Someone who can create a sparkle of getting to know more about .NET!

What do you need to do?

· Create a VideoBlog about .NET (between 30 – 60 seconds). You may obtain the facts and information from: http://www.microsoft.com/malaysia/press/archive2007/linkpage4361.mspx

· The ending frame of your VideoBlog must include the URL: www.startdotnet.info

· Upload the video on your blog or online

· Email your Name, Company, Telephone number and Email Address, together with your VideoBlog URL to blogdotnet@crystaledge.net

But… what do I VideoBlog about?

VideoBlog the coolest, slickest, cutest, or most elegant styles you have to drive the excitement of getting to know .NET. VideoBlog about what you LIKE, who do you WANT to see, what technology in .NET that you LOVE about … Seriously, just blog about ANYTHING that’s related to .NET!

What are the rules on blogging?

· You must be located in Malaysia

· You cannot post vulgarities, defamation notes, pornography or anything illegal

· You cannot defame anyone in any ways

Violation in any of the rules will result in disqualification without notice. (Be responsible for your video)

Detailed terms & conditions will be available on the official www.startdotnet.info website by next week

How is the VideoBlog measured?

· .NET and the url www.startdotnet.info must be highlighted in your VideoBlog

· Creativity of the VideoBlog

What will the winners get?

Grand Prize :

1 x 3-day-2-night trip to Bali for 2 persons (flight & accommodation provided) and 1 x Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1

(worth RM4,000)

Second Prize :

1 x Visual Studio 2008 Full Pack

(worth RM2,000)

Third Prize :

1 x Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1

(worth RM1,000)

Every participant will receive a token of appreciation from Microsoft

Start the VideoBlog NOW! This contest ends on 31 May 2008.

Here's a sample VideoBlog for your reference. Start exercising your brain juice now! :)

Start.NET today!

malaysia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:15:00 GMT

http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/12/28/52FE-underreported-java_1.html

http://weblog.infoworld.com/techwatch/archives/014981.html

well, we have no comment but, Start.NET today!

The Search Continues for Skilled .NET Developers in Malaysia

malaysia — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:17:00 GMT

Improved foreign investments, the advent of technology as an avenue for enhanced competitive advantage and the national vision to develop the local software economy means increased IT spending and demand for human resources with relevant skill sets pertaining to the industry. In short, as IT spending intensifies, so does the demand for developers and programmers to fill the strengthening IT job market.

Demand for .NET Developers
IDC research estimates that overall IT spending in Malaysia for 2007 will hit RM16.7 billion with a growth forecast of 9.1% between now till 2011, reflecting the growth potential of the local IT industry. As this number continues to escalate, independent studies also point towards the increasing demand for developers, especially those proficient on the .NET platform.

Start on .Net
Speaking on bridging the gap, Tyson added, “We recognize that .NET has become increasingly popular and its adoption rate is moving faster than the market currently produces skilled .NET developers. As a result, we’ve worked to provide easy and very affordable access to .NET skills training, the most recent being the START.NET Program Workshops."

read full article here