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Embedded Systems Development For National Economic Prosperity

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Oghogho Ikponmwosa
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Editor’s Note: This is an abstract of the paper presented by the author during Fasmicro Embedded MASTERs this week.

 

This paper presents massive investments in human capacity building to enhance the development of the Nigerian indigenous embedded systems technology as a key factor towards achieving Vision20:2020. The goals and objectives of Vision20:2020 as well as necessary steps or actions that have been identified as vital to the achievement of the vision are briefly discussed. Investment in technology driven Agriculture as well as Hi-tech manufacturing industries to boost the Nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) and gross national income (GNI) stands out among the vital steps identified.

 

Developed and emerging economies in the world were investigated to ascertain the key factor responsible for their growth and development. The research findings show that no nation can develop beyond her technology or experience economic boom on borrowed technology without investing in developing it indigenously.

 

Engaging in human capacity building through establishment and funding of research and training centers on embedded systems design and development will provide the platform for indigenous solutions in the form of equipments, machines, tools, products, etc ranging from very simple to complex systems to be developed so as to meet the growing needs of our agricultural, manufacturing and other industrial sectors.

 

An embedded system is a micro-processor based system that is built to control a function or range of functions and is not designed to be used by the user in the same way that a personal computer (PC) is. Embedded digital technology is present in many equipments and systems, and is used to increase functionality, as well as to improve operation at low cost.

 

They are now found in almost all technical devices, from simple everyday home appliances, to facilities and facility management such as heating, air conditioning, elevators and escalators, in agricultural equipments and in production units from robotics to production automation and control systems, etc.

 

With appropriate Government policies and the will to stick to the implementation plans, in place, sustenance of achieved development and economic growth resulting from development of embedded system technologies will be guaranteed.

 

Soon we will have Nigerian made digital watches, mp3 players, phones, traffic lights, cable modems, calculators, technology driven farm tools, manufacturing and processing equipments, cars, medical equipments, etc designed, developed and produced by Nigerians for Nigerians and for other countries of the world. This will strengthen and grow our economy by boosting our GDP and GNI at an accelerated pace and vision20:2020 will then be achieved.

Submarine Networks World Africa Is Here – J’Burg, South Africa. 25-28 July 2011

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Tekedia Editors
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Submarine Networks World Africa is the place where cable operators, owners; telcos and investors showcase best practice, discuss solutions for growth, and forge long-lasting business relationships. Submarine Networks World Africa 2011 explores new markets, new ideas and generate new opportunities for business!

 

Submarine Networks World Africa 2011 is where cable operators and owners, telecos, ISPS, policy makers, and investors come together to develop a sustainable & cost-effective solutions for Africa’s telecoms sector. It showcases the latest technology and hottest solutions for the fibre optic market in Africa. And in scope, content and experience Submarine Networks World Africa is the only event of its kind in Africa!

 

Pre-Conference Programme: Monday, 25 July 2011

08.30

Registration and refreshments

09.00

How FttX can support profitable new Cloud based business and consumer applications

• Constructing a viable business case with the use of variousbroadband technologies and commercial objectives

10.30

Morning refreshments and networking

11.00

What services do customers want and what will they pay for?

• Shaping up the consumption model and moving up the mediabusiness value chain
• Opportunities for carriers and broadcasters

12.00

Architecting your FTTx network to fulfil the demand for flexible, low cost bandwidth services

• Examining various network elements in composite FTtx networks

12.30

Networking lunch

13.30

Accelerate speeds on existing last mile copper to provide high bandwidth video and cloud applications

• New technologies to enhance existing copper for fixed line operators

14.30

Assessing the ROI of new applications: IPTV and Unified Communications

• Understand IPTV and Unified Comms as productivity and entertainment services
• Adopting innovative business models in B2B, B2C and OTT scenarios to boost revenue streams

14.30

End of workshop

15.00

Afternoon refreshments and networking

15.30

Key questions answered

• How will the online video and Cloud Computing market develop and  service providers? service profitably

Ivy Technique Of Modern Investing – Look Beyond The Rating Agencies

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We wrote “The Illusion of Global Investment Risk” and want to expand that thinking further. So, what is the science behind modern investing?

 

The amazing thing here is that many investors are missing acres of diamond in the emerging market and some developing economies because of perception which has nothing to do with realities in these economies. Rating agencies have an inertia to overcome that perception and rate the bonds of these economies properly. It is the advanced world that is sucking the juice out of the global economy; the emerging and developing economies did not cause the Great Recession and the European debt meltdown.

 

For today’s blog, I have this simple Ivy technique for modern investing.

 

  • Look for markets where the credit quality is good. If it is not good, let it be improving. Brazil is a prime example. I have blogged about this nation that continues to win after wins.

 

  • Look for markets where the government bonds are attractive. This means you must look beyond the rating agencies that will give South African and Greek bonds the same scale, months ago anyway, though the latter is broke

 

  • Look for countries with manageable debt-levels and where the interest rate is  declining or staying stable in long term. Sovereign debt crises will remain a major part of the global challenges in coming years and will be problematic than corporate debts. Nations with manageable sovereign debt is a good place to invest. They will remain stable and economically positioned to pass through the next level of economic crises. Brazil, Indonesia and India are good candidates here.

 

  • Look for sovereign debt profile. Along with the PIIGS, Japan and US, there are debt worries here. US can be excluded since they control the dollar and can always get away easily from any currency problem. Big cap US firms will remain attractive since they can easily survive the economic crises that will happen if any of the PIIGS default. It could be time to put money on big cap equities in the US. Japan is looking increasingly not good. South Korea is taking a good shine in Asia now.

 

  • Bet on currency movement. Nations like China, Norway and Australia are expected to have their interest rates to rise. This means that one can make money on currency movements. I expect the value of these currencies to appreciate over the next 6 months and beyond. Especially China, it looks very certain that yuan will appreciate. Indian rupee looks good also. Notice that you must look at the health of the economy. In all these nations, they seem healthy. China and Australia were just scratched through the recession. Norway is solid and India has that brutal pragmatism in the economy.

 

  • Be careful in euro-zone; in currency union, what matters is the weakest link.

 

Author: Ndubuisi Ekekwe

Fasmicro Embedded MASTERs Concludes Today – The Keynote By Landmark University Don Was Well Received

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Tekedia Editors
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It has been a very busy week in our Owerri Design and Training Center. The Fasmicro Embedded MASTERs is ending today. The keynote delivered yesterday was well received. It came out as planned. A very insightful, data based examination of what will help Nigeria make the Vision 2020 a success. Thank you Mr. Mr. Oghogho Ikponmwosa for that delivery.

 

Now, we have the Apps Invent 2011 next month. Register today and get one Ovim Tablet.

 

Fasmicro as advertised.

Fasmicro is excited to announce an Embedded Systems MASTERs Workshop in Owerri: July 18 -22. Some universities are coming with their professors to present papers. We have confirmed the former HOD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Igbinedion University  and now of Landmark University, Mr. Oghogho ikponmwosa will present  papers titled:

 

Embedded Systems Design and Development and Achieving Vision 20/20/20
Achieving Electronic breakthrough in Nigeria using Embedded system design and development
We will announcing delegates and experts that will attend this workshop. The Fasmicro MASTERs is our preeminent workshop.

 

 

 

Embedded Systems -FPGA, Microcontroller

July 18-22

 

Venue: Fasmicro Head Office, Okigwe Rd, Owerri, Imo State

 

Time: 9am -5pm

 

 

Cost:  N79,900 per module per corporate participant.

 

Summary

The workshop is a hands-on embedded systems program designed to impact practical experiences on building with microprocessors and FPGA. Real-life examples on Microchip PIC, Parallax SX and FPGA chips will be taught.

 

 

The goal is that after this workshop, participants can develop real life-applications or where applicable, introduce relevant courses in their tertiary institutions.

 

 

Facilities

Fasmicro will provide the programming modules,microprocessors, required CAD tools, FPGA boards, computers, and course materials. All materials are retained by Fasmicro. If you need copies, please visit our store.

 

 

Audience

This workshop is open to the public. We welcome schools planning to develop mobility computing and microelectronics courses in their programs as well as corporate clients that want to train their staff.  For hobbyists and students, there is no better opportunity to pick skills that matter. Register Today!

 

 

Registration

Payment details are here.

Modules 1 and 2 Outlines

project outlines


 

Facilitators: External and in-house team

 

Cancellation Policy: 100% refund 4 weeks to start; 50% three weeks to start; no refund after three weeks.

 

Contact: Send comments, questions, etc to info@fasmicro.com

Some Reasons Why Africa Needs Microelectronics Training Centers

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Tekedia Editors
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Tekedia thinks every African nation needs a microelectronics training and research institute (MTRI). Below are some of the reasons, culled from a proposal developed by Fasmicro, our parent company to some selected governments:

  • Utilizing international and local collaborative networks to develop a microelectronics training and research institute that will offer world-class training and research opportunities to spectra of African university community and the SMEs.  MTRI will provide platforms to help SME to adopt and diffuse the emerging technologies in Africa through consultation, training and infrastructure support. Our proposal is designed to be multi-mode with educational and research components. We envision bringing products to the market within 5th year of operation to sustain organic growth after any grant fund has been exhausted. This is a requirement for any African school, ability to survive post-grant graduation.
  • Entrepreneurship will form a key component of our graduates’ education. Our qualified graduates, with their new ideas and innovations fostered in the university research environment will form the foundation for new startup companies and stimulate further research and development in Africa’s private sector. MTRI will work hard to see that we help establish many start-up firms via our graduates. Taking our products to the market is one element of this proposal and that will influence our training philosophy.
  • MTRI will provide the tools, technologies and services that make microelectronics research and development possible in select universities across Africa and this will improve our knowledge base in this area.  This proposal will create value for both the participating institutions and Africa.
  • Faculty members and graduate students will depend on MTRI’s services to design, manufacture and test microsystems concepts for future applications in industrial sectors for products and services in microelectronics, MEMS, optoelectronics/photonics, microfluidics and embedded software.
  • MTRI will enable many researchers who would not normally be able to participate in the microsystems research area if the infrastructure does not exist. MTRI is structured for quality, relevance, and practical impacts in Africa’s academic and industrial spheres.
  • Providing researchers with access to technical support, targeted training and networking opportunities to accelerate research efforts while decreasing time to graduation
  • Availability of world-class training facility and environment will undoubtedly enrich the quality of training, learning and research. This proposal is designed to have immediate impacts and mature to sole sustainability within two years of any grant period. The program managers are composed of practicing experts who have the capacity to ensure fast start-up and implementation.
  • The proposal is designed to have optimal balance between curricula reform, staff development and upgrades in facilities with positive impacts on the quality of S&T (science and technology) teaching and learning, the quality of S&T research, the relevance of the trainings and research to the labor market and enrollment of more female students in S&T based programs.
  • We will utilize video teleconferencing to enable us tap a large pool of our alumni and other experts across the globe in our programs. They will lead labs and lectures at their foreign locations in real time through this technology.

 

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