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National Conference For Information Assurance 2010 »

NUST AS IT IS! When it comes to education par excellence that is not only degree-awarding but also intellectually stimulating, it feels like National University for Sciences and Technology, NUST that...

The Business of IT: Campus Conversations Goes to Preston University »

July 22, 2010: One might not be what one appears to be. Of the many nouns this holds true for, Preston University is definitely one of them, as it was...

Campus Conversations: Bit by Bit, Frame by Frame at Iqra University »

And so the Campus Conversations team was over at Iqra University earlier today to interact with students from the Media Sciences Department with a dynamic panel that had the likes...

IBA Invent Comes to a Close: »

And so IBA Invent comes to a close in a packed closing ceremony and final event on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Avari Towers in Karachi. While we’re working...

Of Degrees and Salary-Scales: Campus Conversations at BIZTEK »

You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning...

Campus Conversations Heads to IoBM »

June 30, 2010, the Campus Conversations team head out to the Institute of Business Management with Sama Aman from TRG Tech, Asher Faisel Khan from CommTel Systems, Faisal Anwar from...

Magazine Lotus Knows Because It Makes An Effort – Cloud Computing Is It?

Lotus Knows Because It Makes An Effort – Cloud Computing Is It? »

Breaking Down The Buzz During the first session of the Lotus Knows You event in Karachi on May 27th, 2010 From consolidated to distributed to consolidated again? According to many of the panelists attending...

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Increasing visibility of an IBA MIS graduate

Increasing visibility of an IBA MIS graduate »

An unavoidable benefit of putting together a group of seasoned and reasoned CEOs in an academic setting is an unbiased evaluation of ‘the graduate’ that takes the institution’s name into the industry. With IBA, it...

May 5 2010 / 4 comments / Read More »
Going International?

Going International? »

Almost every organization, startup or otherwise, wants to go beyond the boundaries of their country and service newer markets. It may seem interesting and even look profitable at first but if unprepared, this grand decision...

April 7 2010 / No comment / Read More »
These Boots are Made for… Hiking?

These Boots are Made for… Hiking? »

The age old adage of trying to “put yourself in someone else’s shoes” to test the product, is a lot simpler to say than implement. Whether it’s the way our roads are planned for more...

April 7 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Blogs

A Moment of Silence »

A Moment of Silence

It’s times of crisis and unfortunate tragedies that raise a red flag in our lives to stop. Slow down the fast pace of life...

Jul 28 2010 / 1 comment / Read More »

Working with FESF to teach kids blogging »

Working with FESF to teach kids blogging

FESF stands for Family Education Services Foundation that has been managed by a dedicated group of foreigners living in Karachi for almost 20 years....

Jul 6 2010 / No comment / Read More »

A Place Called “Paksitan” »

A Place Called “Paksitan”

It’s been mistyped on websites, documents and brochures, and my heart stops each time I read it. There was almost a cardiac arrest incurred...

Jun 11 2010 / 1 comment / Read More »

Stories That Tell Pakistan »

Stories That Tell Pakistan

May and June seems to have push forward a change in perspective, moreso than most other months in the year have been able to...

Jun 6 2010 / 3 comments / Read More »

CIO Supports Coke Studio!

March 2010

Paypal Unwired @ Coffee Connexions »

Paypal Unwired @ Coffee Connexions

One of the most basic rules in journalism is along the following lines: ask the right questions and only then will you find the right answers. And it’s for locating these answers that we kicked off the CIO Coffee Connexions series in collaboration with TiE. So...

Apr 12 2010 / 4 comments / Read More »

Going International? »

Going International?

Almost every organization, startup or otherwise, wants to go beyond the boundaries of their country and service newer markets. It may seem interesting and even look profitable at first but if unprepared, this grand decision can quickly transform into a disaster. If the success of...

Apr 7 2010 / No comment / Read More »

These Boots are Made for… Hiking? »

These Boots are Made for… Hiking?

The age old adage of trying to “put yourself in someone else’s shoes” to test the product, is a lot simpler to say than implement. Whether it’s the way our roads are planned for more efficient traffic management or how the user interface on specific...

Apr 7 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Brand Protection on the Internet in Pakistan »

Brand Protection on the Internet in Pakistan

By Zahid Jamil What if: You were a customer of PIA and you went to the website www.pia.com.pk .  It had the PIA logo and trade name/marks.  It gave PIA Flight information.  It asked you to enter your personal information (maybe even passwords) and asked you to...

Apr 7 2010 / 4 comments / Read More »
Cover Story

National Strategy Workshop – Strengthening Women’s Strategic Use of ICT to Combat Violence against Women »

National Strategy Workshop – Strengthening Women’s Strategic Use of ICT to Combat Violence against WomenPASHA and Bytes For All organized a 2-day National Strategy Workshop on National Strategy Workshop – Strengthening Women’s Strategic Use of ICT to...

Feb 20 2010 / 2 comments / Read More »

Can Pakistan’s Fastest Go Viral? »

Can Pakistan’s Fastest Go Viral?Dawn writes, “Pakistan’s Naseem Akhtar created history on Monday by becoming the fastest woman of the region when she won the 100-meter sprint gold medal...

Feb 9 2010 / 6 comments / Read More »
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Event Updates The Business of IT: Campus Conversations Goes to Preston University

The Business of IT: Campus Conversations Goes to Preston University

July 22, 2010: One might not be what one appears to be. Of the many nouns this holds true for, Preston University is definitely one of them, as it was the tenth destination...

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Research Which Gadget Fills Your Pocket?

Which Gadget Fills Your Pocket?

With a plethora of smart handsets penetrating the market one after another, how does one decide which handset to hold onto and when is the time for a switch? For an executive on-the-go,...

Jul 28, 2010 / More »
Case Studies Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2008 Increases Efficiency at UBL!

Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2008 Increases Efficiency at UBL!

UBL Saves 27% on Software Maintenance with Microsoft VSTS’s Collaborative Tools Overview Established in 1959, UBL is one of the largest banks in Pakistan. With assets of more than Rs.550 billion, the institution...

May 3, 2010 / More »
Campus Conversations The Business of IT: Campus Conversations Goes to Preston University

The Business of IT: Campus Conversations Goes to Preston University

July 22, 2010: One might not be what one appears to be. Of the many nouns this holds true for, Preston University is definitely one of them, as it was the tenth destination...

Jul 23, 2010 / More »
Domestic News SAP Hosts a CIO Dinner Discussion to talk about the Future of Business in Pakistan

SAP Hosts a CIO Dinner Discussion to talk about the Future of Business in Pakistan

CIO Custom Solutions Group gathers senior Business Technology professionals to talk strategy! Lahore, Pakistan: June 25, 2010 – SAP hosted a CIO Executive Dinner Discussion hosted at the Royal Palm Country Club in Lahore...

Jun 28, 2010 / More »
International News In lawsuit, XPRT says it gave eBay the idea to buy PayPal

In lawsuit, XPRT says it gave eBay the idea to buy PayPal

The company is suing eBay for $3.8 billion for alleged patent infringement By Nancy Gohring IDG News Service (Seattle Bureau) SEATTLE (07/13/2010) – A company called XPRT Ventures has sued eBay for patent infringement, asking the...

Jul 29, 2010 / More »
Book Reviews Editor’s Pick: Reboot – Advice from a Failure

Editor’s Pick: Reboot – Advice from a Failure

We’re excited about the book section this month. Not only is there suddenly a lot more to read, but this month’s feature book is ‘Reboot’ by Jawwad Ahmed Farid. The CEO of Alchemy...

Mar 11, 2010 / More »
Discussion Forum How do CEOs Motivate Companies to Survive the Economic Crisis?

How do CEOs Motivate Companies to Survive the Economic Crisis?

Pakistan seems to have its own set of challenges. Not directly financial in nature, companies struggle to operate through lack of consistent utilities – no electricity and what seems to be a crumbling...

Dec 3, 2009 / More »
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