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Information Information TechnologyTechnology

BACKGROUND

What is IT?Why IT?Nepal’s Presence in ITIT and EducationIT Education in NepalIT WorkforcePixel MagazineUsefulness and ProgramsConclusion

What is IT?

Information Technology is a general term that describes any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and/or circulate information.

Information Technology (IT) helps to develop every aspect of human life like communication, education, research, national defense, global security, entertainment, and manufacturing.

What is IT?

Information Technology revolution is going on...

Why IT??

To compete in global scenario.

Tool for improving governance.

Transform resource-based economies to knowledge- based economies.

Reap the benefits from the ongoing IT revolution.

To promote e-commerce, e-education, e-health.

ADD MANY MORE!!!!!!!!

Nepal’s Presence in Nepal’s Presence in ITIT

Nepal’s Presence in IT

Genesis of IT:

1968: Computer Introduction in the country for Census IBM1401

1974: National Computer Center Established

1985: Personal Computers available in Nepal paying Nepalese Currency

1990: Liberalization on imports of equipment

1996: Ministry of Science & Technology Formed

1998: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has been established

Nepal’s Presence in IT

Genesis of IT:

2000: First IT Policy Announced2001: National Information Technology Center (NICT) formed as ICT implementation body.2003: High Level Commission for Information Technology (HLCIT) established2004: Electronics Transaction Act officially declared.2005: Revised IT Policy, Nepali Unicode, Localization of Microsoft window, office XP and Launch of NepaLinux.2006: First IT park started to function . 2008: ADSL Technology introduced.

Nepal’s Presence in IT

Some Facts:

The Internet was first introduced into Nepal in 1993 in a venture of the erstwhile Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (RONAST) and Mercantile Office Systems (MOS).

The highly trained personnel in the public and private sectors have been organizing themselves into a IT profession, the most notable effort being the 1992, establishment of a Computer Associations of Nepal (CAN) and the 1997, establishment of the Internet Users Group.

IT and EducationIT and Education

IT and EducationIT and Education

Information Technology (IT) education is a study of technology, which provides an opportunity for people to learn about the processes and knowledge related to technology.

Study of Information technology provides not only specialized IT skills, but also builds the

Professionalism within a person.

IT Education in NepalIT Education in Nepal

In education system IT is in initial stage. Though IT education in Nepal is no more newly born child.

In secondary level school curriculum, computer education is included as an optional subject.

The access of E-mail and Internet facilities are provided to the students in some of the schools.

Most of the public schools of the country are not equipped by IT facilities and do not have the easy access to it.

IT Education in NepalIT Education in Nepal

Couple of universities have come out broadly with their own programs in IT or through their affiliated colleges mostly providing theoretical knowledge of IT.

Many private and multinational ICT training institutions like CPN, NIIT, New Horizon, Aptech, etc are providing Professional courses and Microsoft, oracle, Cisco, and RHCE certification courses, etc. are provided by various ICT institutions.

But our present IT literacy rate is below 5%.

IT Education in NepalIT Education in Nepal

Present yearly intake of various universities (along with their affiliated colleges), in different IT program in Nepal

UniversitiesUniversities Intake per yearIntake per year

Tribhuvan University 860

Kathmandu University 110

Purbanchal University 940

Pokhara University 1212

IT Education in NepalIT Education in Nepal

The various IT courses offered by the above universities in Nepal are:

Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA)

Bachelor in Computer and Information Systems (BCIS)

Bachelor in Information Technology (BIT)

Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology (BEIT)

Bachelor in Information Management (BIM)

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer (BE Computer)

Bachelor in Computer Science (B Sc. Computer)

And few masters programs of the above courses

Distribution IT workforce by IT Qualification

IT Education in NepalIT Education in Nepal

Computer Engineering, 14%

Computer Science, 11%

Without IT qualification general qualification with

training, 56%

Electronics, 9%

Information Technology, 10%

Computer Science Computer EngineeringInformation Technology ElectronicsWithout IT qualification general qualification with training

IT WorkforceIT Workforce

Categories of total ICT workforce

ICT Workforce in NepalICT Workforce in Nepal

IT Marketers2%

Network Engineers1%

Computer and Electronic Engineer

2%

Web Developers, Graphics Designers

2%

Database Administertors2%

Programmers2%

IT Director,Managers17%

Operators29%

Developers and System Analysts

1%

IT Technicians14%

ICT lectures, Trainers, Instructors

28%

MIS Experts0.32%

IT Director,Managers Programmers

Database Administertors Web Developers, Graphics Designers

Computer and Electronic Engineer Operators

IT Marketers Network Engineers

ICT lectures, Trainers, Instructors MIS Experts

IT Technicians Developers and System Analysts

PIXEL MagazinePIXEL Magazine

PIXEL Magazine – Intro.PIXEL Magazine – Intro.

IT is the key factor of development in today's world. Today computer technology is considered as the swift, efficient, reliable and cost-effective tool that should be pursued by everyone in the world.

Thinking the same thing in the mind, IWT (iWorld Technologies) with its young and enthusiastic team members have put in hands one step ahead to serve the globe of Information Technology with the very launch of PIXEL a bi-monthly magazine.

PIXEL Magazine – Intro.PIXEL Magazine – Intro.

PIXEL is aimed at students who are building block of the country. The magazine’s target is to reach almost across the country and in international markets as well. It is distributed with paid subscriptions all over Nepal.

Magazines articles are for students, IT professionals, teachers and all other readers. It is the only IT magazine or media dedicated exclusively to these lucrative market sector.

PIXEL is written and edited by an experienced team of journalists, academics and IT professionals.

PIXEL Magazine – Intro.PIXEL Magazine – Intro.

Our Mission

To be a trustworthy partner for flattering the knowledge of Information Technology within each individuals by defining and delivering their values. Magazine is positioned as a lively and practical source of information for the people who devotedly takes interest in the field of Information Technology.

It delivers news and analytical articles about Information Technology.

Our Vision

To be the prime IT magazine known for its Excellency in the country.

PIXEL Magazine – Intro.PIXEL Magazine – Intro.

PIXEL Magazine – Intro.PIXEL Magazine – Intro.

Our Objectives To scatter the information about the technological

development. To provide contemporary knowledge of IT from the

early childhood. To introduce the IT in the global context. To show the modern policies and practices in the field

of technology. To be the primary source of news and information

about computerizing. To position magazine as a lively and practical source of

information that delivers news and analytical articles

for each reader.

Students Direct Participation and Programs

PIXEL Magazine – Intro.PIXEL Magazine – Intro.

Different problems related to IT sector and the scarcity of the parallel magazines for the solution of those problems especially for the school going students is the main cause for the circulation of the very magazine.

Being an IT organization, we will exert all our strength for deeds. We do hope that this kind of magazine will bear out to be creditable for the solution of these kinds of problems.

Social Issues

Economic Issues

Political Issues

Cultural Issues

IT Issues & ChallengesIT Issues & Challenges

PIXEL OnlinePIXEL Online

www.pixelmag.com.npwww.pixelmag.com.np

ConclusionConclusion

What to do?

What can we do?

What do we need?

Thank youThank you

PIXEL TeamPIXEL Team