SUN Microsystems Malaysia Sdn Bhd and University Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjung Malim, Perak recently launched the Thin Client Centre at the university’s main library, to meet the needs of a new digital generation.
The centre will provide the students with three education essentials — access, communication and collaboration — to address the growing demand for better eco-solution awareness, as UPSI works towards achieving a greener environment.
The partnership is to also educate the university community on the ecological impact of today’s technologies and how they can be part of the eco-responsibility initiative to reduce energy costs and IT environmental impact,” said Prof Mustamam Abd Karim, the university’s deputy vice-chancellor (research & innovation).
“Our partnership with Sun is in line with our efforts to work towards k-Perak, an IT initiative by the Perak state government to develop ICT and enable Perak achieve ‘knowledge state’ status by 2010.”
He added that UPSI was keen on the technology because of its environmental benefits and efficiencies.
“The centre will provide one-stop support and integration services for the university and its students.
“There is also a services kiosk where students can get access to more efficient printing resources for class and project submission and documentation,” said Prof Mustamaman.
The centre, besides having a centralised data and applications system, also has greater security as virus attacks are eliminated.
The centre’s servers consume less power which makes this a “green” solution, said Sun’s managing director C.P. Loo.
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