Bandar Seri Begawan – Network Integrity Assurance Technologies (NiAT) Sdn Bhd & Universiti Teknologi Brunei has mutually signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for technology and information sharing in regards to Geographical Information System using NiAT’s very own OBSERVE GIS platform.
At the virtual event, signing on behalf of UTB was Yang Mulia Professor Dr. Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman, Vice-Chancellor, and representing NiAT was Yang Mulia Mr Lim Ming Soon, Chief Executive Officer of NiAT.
The ceremony began with welcoming remarks by Yang Mulia Siti Nur Aazzah binti Pehin Dato Haji Abdul Aziz, Deputy CEO of NiAT. “I hope that this MOU will also foster mutual understanding and further cooperation, resulting in more exciting and mutually beneficial outcomes for both UTB and NiAT. We firmly believe that this will be full of promise, and we are eager to see it succeed and grow." said the Deputy CEO. She also added that UTB and NiAT will officially initiate joint research initiatives, set up platforms for student and academic exchanges, conduct knowledge sharing sessions for both industrial and academic purposes.
It was then followed by remarks from Yang Mulia Dr Mohammad Saiful bin Haji Omar, Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Services) from UTB. In his remarks, Dr Mohammad Saiful said “The collaboration between UTB and NiAT is in line with UTB’s vision to become a global university that impacts society which also supports the nation’s drive to realise Brunei’s Vision 2035. UTB is deeply committed towards achieving its 5-year strategic plan that focuses on 4 areas; Quality Education, Independent learners, Translational Research and Quadruple Helix Engagement. The collaboration and cooperation with local industries, such as NiAT, can contribute to solving local and global challenges.”
Under this MoU, UTB through the School of Computing and Informatics and NiAT will focus on research, education, and training programmes which include student internship, practitioner/academic exchange, joint research/conferences/seminars and others. The school and research centres at UTB have already identified a few projects under the umbrella of this MOU.
With this collaboration, we can only expect further development in the GIS technology industry in line with His Majesty’s vision of a smarter and connected nation driving towards Brunei’s vision 2035.
