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Seven local instts to launch Cisco networking solutions

STAR BUSINESS REPORT
Cisco Systems, a US-based IT firm and networking solution provider, yesterday announced an education programme in seven institutions in the country.
These institutions will offer Cisco's global networking programme to 350 students annually. At present, Cisco has over 10,000 such educational institutes and 2,90,000 students all over the world, said Manoj Chugh, president Cisco Systems (India & SAARC), at a press briefing in the city.
Chugh also explained details of the course. Vice President, Cisco Systems (India & SAARC) Sudhir Narang was present at the press conference.
The institutions which will offer the Cisco course are Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Chittagong, Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Dhaka, Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Rajshahi, Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT),
Khulna, BRAC University and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST).
Speaking at the press briefing, Chugh said Cisco is introducing the courses here in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Asia Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
He said the 280 hours programme will be based on the principles and practice of designing, building and maintaining networks.
He said Cisco will provide necessary training equipment and curriculum for this programme. "Thirty thousands US dollars will be given to each institution for conducting the course," said Manoj.
According to experts, there will be a shortage of around 1.4 billion networking professionals in the year 2003, Manoj said. "To cope up with the shortages Cisco is offering the programme."
He said institutions can offer the course as part of their regular graduation programme and interested
students from different disciplines can enrol for the course. Certificates will be given to the students after successful completion of the course.
Manoj said a person will be certified as a Cisco professional if he comes out successful in an online examination.
Cisco is organising a two-day seminar beginning today. The seminar will showcase state-of-the-art-networking solutions.
According to Manoj, the event is the first of its kind in Bangladesh where Cisco experts will demonstrate solutions and conduct sessions in contemporary technologies such as Wireless, IP Telephony and Security.
Manoj said the focus of the seminar will be on discussing and demonstrating the latest in networking technologies and solutions from Cisco on converged IP Networks, Wireless Networking and Network Security. The seminar will also feature a special session on creating communication solutions for banking and finance companies.