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Welcome to the second IT International Bulletin of 2011. In this issue, we look at some interesting activities over the past 6 months and the forthcoming events in 2012 at the IT Faculty.

As I am sure you are aware, Thailand faced one of the most serious situations in recent history. Thailand had to overcome many problems from flooded homes to closed industries, it was certainly a testing time for not only the government but also the population as a whole. Many areas in Thailand were affected, however everything is recovering slowly as the water recedes. Fortunately, KMUTNB and the surrounding areas did not suffer too much from this crisis. Thus, our semester still started in November as usual.

The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) shall be the goal of the regional economic integration by 2015. The Faculty of Information Technology, KMUTNB has realized this particular challenge. Thus, our international programs continually focus on the demands with the aim of supporting this rapidly growing industry. Now is the perfect time to fully apply our cooperation with partnering universities aboard, this will enable us to enrich our academic education and in turn provide an opportunity to show the world what we have achieved. The In-house voice column therefore presents views from our staff and students.

Congratulations to the overseas students from Asia and also Thai students who were granted the 2011 scholarship. Again, the Faculty is still delighted and to support the IT scholarships of 2012.

Our conferences, IC2IT and NCCIT are coming back on May 9th-10th 2012. Presentations from our international partnering universities such as Edith Cowan University, Australia, Fern University in Hagan, Germany and OSU from USA will be a very interesting highlight. Moreover, this year Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam (HNUE) and National Taiwan University (NTU) will be joining us to continue their cooperative of education with KMUTNB. The conferences are now indexed by IEEE Thailand Section.

Finally, more details about our new Networking laboratory for those students who are studying network program are also mentioned as well.

Keep in touch with the IT International Bulletin .

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New Labs at the Faculty of Information Technology

In October 2011, the Faculty of Information Technology had completed the refurbishment and the setup of a new computing laboratory. The new lab is known as the Data Communication and Network lab. It contains five sets of state-of-the-art Cisco network equipment, with the sixth coming in the second semester of the 2011/12 academic year. The lab will benefit both students and staff in that students can get hands-on experience with real equipment and staff can use it to further their researches.

Later this year, the Faculty of Information Technology will be acquiring new Apple computers as well as iPads for students and staff to experience alternative technologies. Furthermore, the Department of Information Technology Management will also be having their own lab with brand new computers.

FEaturEAN ASEAN ECONOMIC

COMMUNITY (AEC) 2015

ASEAN COMMUNITY

At the 12th ASEAN Summit in January 2007, ASEAN Leaders affirmed their strong commitment to accelerate the establishment of an ASEAN Community by 2015 as envisioned in the ASEAN

Vision 2020 and the ASEAN Concord II, and signed the Cebu Declaration on the Acceleration of the Establishment of an ASEAN Community by 2015. The ASEAN Community is comprisedof three pillars, namely the ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC), ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)and ASEAN Socio-CulturalCommunity (ASCC). Each pillar has its own Blueprint, with the initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI)Strategic Framework and IAI Work Plan Phase II (2009-2015). They form the roadmap for and ASEANCommunity 2009-2015.

The ASEAN Charter serves as a firm foundation in achieving the ASEAN Community by providing legal status and institutional framework for ASEAN. It also codifies ASEAN norms, rules and values; sets clear targets for ASEAN and presents accountability and compliance. With the entry into force of the ASEAN Charter, ASEAN will henceforth operate under a new legal framework and establish a number of new organs to boost its community-buildingprocess.

In effect, the ASEAN Charter has become a legally binding agreement among the 10 ASEAN Member States; Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.

ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)

The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) shall be the goal of regional economic integration by 2015. AEC envisages the following key characteristics: (a) a single market and production base, (b) a highly

competitive economic region, (c) a region of equitable economic development, and (d) a region fully integrated into the global economy.

The AEC areas of cooperation include human resources development and capacity building; recognition of professional qualifications; closer consultation on macroeconomic and financial policies; trade financing measures; enhanced infrastructure

and communications connectivity; development of electronic transactions through e-ASEAN; integrating

industries across the region to promote regional sourcing; and enhancing private sector involvement

for the building of the AEC. In short, the AEC will transform ASEAN into a region with

free movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labour,

and free flow of capital [1].

Single market and production base

According to an ASEAN single market and production base, therer are five core elements: (1) free flow of goods; (2) free flow of services; (3) free flow of investment;

(4) free flow of capital; and (5) free flow of

skilled labour. In addition, the single market and

production base also include two important components,

namely, the priority integration sectors, and food, agriculture and forestry.

What about IT education strategies?

There are some strategies we can implement according to the AEC 2015:

• Education curriculum adaptation with AEC supported• Bilingual program• Learning a third language• Training center for network & communication• Establish a certification center

Moreover, the benefits of building a AEC will increaseregional economic prosperity and stability, as well as reducing the development gaps among member states.

References1. Asean Economic Community Blueprint - www.asean.org2. Moving forward with the AEC Insight, Economic Intelligence Center, SCB.

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. in-housE VoicEs

Let’s Hear Our People’s Voices: A View on AEC

“We will have higher competition on both job market education markets. Thailand has to adapt to the new face of country development to compete in a regional scale.”

Mr. Gary Tony Sherriff(IT Faculty International Student Coordinator)

“Thai students are not fluent in English language, I think we have to practice and prepare to communicate in English so we will have more opportunity.”

Mr. Chaiyaporn Rongthong

(IT Faculty staff)

“It will be an opportunity for Thai people to learn different cultures and langauges, but it will be hyper competitive in a labour market and we have to be well-prepared for this.”

Mr. Padipat Pookdum(Computer specialist)

“Being a Vietnamese and my country, one of those countries to be a part of AEC, I feel like this is a great chance for students in this region to learn and exchange ideas towards academic issues.”

Miss Thanh Hoang (I-MIS Student International Program)

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01. MIS Student Orientation on 19 October 2011

02. Worship to Rama 4 statue on 18 Octoner 2011

03. ABAP programming training on 9, 16-17, 23-24 October 2011

04. Lisrel workshop training on 10-14 October 2011

05. Staff from Suan Sunundha Rajabhat University visitied the Faculty of Information Technology, KMUTNB on 7 September 2011

06. Lecturers and students from Benjamanusorn School visited the Faculty of Information Technology, KMUTNB on 19 August 2011

07. Evaluation Commitee visited the faculty on 27- 28 Oct. 2011

08. A group of lecturers from Bangkok Suvanabhumi College visited the Faculty of Information Technology, KMUTNB on 25 July 2011

09. A group photo of IT Faculty staff members on 12 June 2011

10. Java programming language training on 20-22 and 27-29 May

11. Data Encoding Training on 21 May 2011

12. Paying respect to IT Faculty lecturers on 18

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ICT for Disaster Management in Bangladesh

By Risul Islam Rasel IMIT-Student, From Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change because of its disadvantageous geographic location. Being the largest delta in the world located at the unique juxtaposition of the composite,

sprawling, interlinked Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghan (GMB) river systems, the second largest river system in the world that drains an area of 1,086,000 square kilometers from China, Nepal, India and Bangladesh, the country is endowed with rich biological diversity, hosting a rich variety of species superbly evolved to populate the ecosystems.

However, The human and natural resources are well protected from natural disasters and climatic changes through a comprehensive and pro-active effort of national and international stakeholders.

SITUATION MANAGEMENT CENTRE AT DISASTER MANAGEMENT BUREAU

The Disaster Management Information Centre (DMIC) operates 24/7 during emergency periods with capability to monitor report and coordinate on emerging events like Cyclone, Flood and Tsunami etc. The DMIC sub centers at all 64 district headquarters, 235 high-risk upazilas have necessary ICT equipment to establish telecommunication linkages for communication and reporting. The centre is capable of producing daily situation reports, containing updated information on early warning, rainfall and river situation, flood forecast information with 72 hours lead time, 24 hours weather forecast, agro metrological forecast, data on district level damage and loss and emergency response by the government. CELL BROADCASTING BASED DISASTER WARNING DISSEMINATION Disaster Management Bureau started disseminating early warning messages through Cell Broadcasting for cyclone and flood hazards. It covers the districts of Cox‘s Bazar and Sirajgonj. With this technology, it is possible to send early warning messages to millions of subscribers. Currently Grameenphone and Teletalk subscribers will get this facility free of charge.

WEB BASED CYCLONE SHELTER INFORM ATION

Cyclone Shelter Management Information System (CYSMIS) provides detailed information on a specific cyclone shelter. The system is used by disaster managers as well as the community for planning and safety purposes. An online database has been prepared based on CDMP-I study on Cyclone Shelter Information for Management of Tsunami and

Cyclone Preparedness. The database is user friendly and could be accessed via: http://www.cdmp.org.bd/csdb/

COMPUTER BASED MODELLING FOR RIVER-BANK EROSION UNDP supported Comprehensive Disaster Management Program of Ministry of Food and Disaster along with Centre for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) has already developed and piloted a computer based simulation model that predicted 49 locations along the Jamuna, the Ganges and the Padma rivers as erosion vulnerable. Initial results show that the model can predict with 70% accuracy.

IMPROVING REMOTE SENSING AND WEATHER FORECAST

Install a geostationary satellite: Given the increasing frequency of climatic events, there is an immediate need to install a geostationary satellite. Bangladesh may also consider the option of placing a polar satellite in the lower orbit as a joint venture project with another country or company.

EARLY WARNING AND DISASTER RECOVERY

ICT tools like mobile phone, VHV/UHF radio, Broadcast Radio, are common place in Bangladesh.

1. Extend Cell Broadcasting service.

2. Leverage Community Radio.

3. Install satellite radio based local network.

PREPAREDNESS AND AWARENESS

1. Media for disaster awareness

2. Media for environmental awareness.

3. Access to critical data over internet.

PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY

Agencies of Ministry of Food and Disaster Management as well as Ministry of Environment and Forest clearly need to take the lead in implementing strategic priorities indicated in this section. However, as indicated, a broad based partnership needs to be forged with several other government and non-government agencies Reference: 1. http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/ICT_for_Disaster_Management/ICT_for_Disaster_Prevention,_Mitigation_and_Preparedness.

2. www.digitalbangladesh.gov.bd/documents.

3. http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/publications/v.php?id=14338.

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THE FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KMUTNB AND HNUE by Dinh Pham Cao

I-MIS Student from Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Ha Noi National University of Education (HNUE) is a key and leading University in the teachers’ education system in Vietnam. It is one of the major centers for teacher training and scientific research,

and has trained many talented people, including many of the country’s outstanding scientists [1].

A major priority of the Hanoi National University of Education is to develop international links. The university is involved in the establishment of bilateral cooperative relationships. It engages in this effort to strengthen the ties of understanding and friendship

HNUE dedicates itself to the establishment of bilateral and multilateral cooperative relations in the era of globalization. The university maintains flourishing contacts with over 100 institutions in 33 countries throughout Asia and Oceania, Europe and North America [2]. It is proud to mention the friendly relationship between HNUE and Faculty Information Technology – King Mongkut’s University Technology North Bangkok (FIT – KMUTNB).

Figure 1: Lecturers in IT faculty KMUTNB and 2 Vietnamese students (Mr. Pham Xuan Hung – third from right and Mr. Dang Xuan Tho – first from right) Faculty of Information Technology of KMUTNB has brought opportunities to develop and improve the quality of cadres, educational managers, lecturers and students of HNUE. In addition, KMUTNB and HNUE have been cooperating with each other to train Masters and Doctors of Information Technology, contributing to the country a talented, dynamic and creative generation.

The mission of HNUE is similar to KMUTNB. It is to

train high quality human resources in its undergraduate and graduate education programs; to nurture and promote talents for national education system and community; to conduct research on pure services on education and science and technology contributing to the country’s industrialization modernization and international integration [3].

Several cadres and students of FIT - HNUE have received full scholarships from FIT – KMUTNB to have apprenticeships to study master’s and doctoral programs such as: Mr. Duong Van Hieu, Ms. Kieu Phuong Thuy, Mr. Dang Xuan Tho, Mr. Pham Xuan Hung.

It is our honor to have chances to exchange and work with top professors and doctors of KMUTNB such as: Prof. Dr. Monchai Tiantong, Prof. Dr. Supot Nitsuwat, Prof. Dr. Phayung Meesad, Prof. Dr. Unger Herwig, Prof. Reuven Aviv, Prof. Dr. Somchai Prakancharoen, Dr. Nattavee Utakrit and several other lecturers. They always have interesting lectures with deep and wide knowledge of major. Moreover, they motivate international students to conduct scientific researches and find the happiness of life.

Figure 2: Mr. Duong Van Hieu (third from right) on the farewell with Lecturers and Staffs

KMUTNB organizes an International Conference on computing and information technology [4] every year. This is the place where scientists from different institutes of Information technology all over the world gather together to make a forum to share, exchange knowledge and improve training and educational skills. A great number of Vietnamese students graduated from KMUTNB said that this was really a good environment,

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THREE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYKING MONGKUT’S UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY NORTH BANGKOK (KMUTNB) offering the following international programs

- Ph.D. in IT- Master Degree in IT- Master Degree in MIS

Also six scholarships will be granted per year (from year 2011 to 2015)Which include support allowances.

Further information can be obtained fromwww.it.kmutnb.ac.th Tel: +6629132500 ext 2702Email : praweenam@kmutnb.ac.th/praweenam@hotmail.com

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EditorDr. Nattavee Utakrit

Bulletin PublishersDr. Sirapat BoonkrongDr. Maleerat SodanilMs. Rungkan SuklimMr. Gary Tony SherriffMr.Tamrerk Nasomyont

T he IT department receives a phone call asking for help.

Technician: Hello, I.T department.User: Hello, I have a problem with my pc.Technician: Ok, what’s wrong?User: I keep getting pop-ups asking for my credit card details.Technician: Hmm, can you right click on the Desktop.User: Sure.

Technician: Can you see the menu?User: No!Technician: Hmm, can you right click on the Desktop again. See it now?User: No!Technician: That’s funny? Can you tell me what you have done?User: You told me to write click, so I wrote “click” on my desk.

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References

[1] http://hnue.edu.vn/HoptacQuocte/Gioithieuchung.aspx[2] http://hnue.edu.vn/HoptacQuocte/Cacdoitac/tabid/198/ctl/Detail/mid/1202/ID/808/Default.aspx[3] http://www.hnue.edu.vn/eng/AboutHNUE.aspx[4] http://www.ic2it.org/

a good chance to develop and improve their own ability. KMUTNB helps them become young scientists on the way to approach human knowledge. There is one typical person that this article wants to mention who is Mr. Duong Van Hieu. He used to be one of the best students of FIT – KMUTNB and now he is a Vice Dean of FIT Tien Giang University, a very famous university in Vietnam. He can not hide his pride and deep gratitude whenever talking about the period of time studying and working with Professors and Lecturers here.