1. Systems Hardware
Business challenge
By giving students access to the latest big data solutions, TAR UC saw an opportunity to harness their talent to support Malaysian economic growth, while setting them up for success post-graduation.
Transformation
Working with IBM, TAR UC deployed IBM® Power Systems™ servers to support a new Big Data Analytics Lab, where students can take part in initiatives aimed at boosting SMEs’ businesses and R&D activities.
“Local business people are very excited by these IBM-backed projects. With this kind of technology at their disposal, and the help of our highly-talented students, they can create and capitalize on all sorts of new business opportunities.”
—Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Swee Chin, Vice-President for Academic and Research, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) Uniting students and small businesses with data initiatives to improve academic and commercial outcomes
Solution components
IBM® Power® Systems S812LC
IBM Power Systems S822LC
IBM Lab Services for Power Systems
Hortonworks Data Platform
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Business benefits:
Attracts
new applicants and research investments to the university
Distinguishes
students in crowded job markets by equipping them with in-demand skills
Contributes
to the Malaysian economy by helping small businesses flourish
Client Name
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC)
Company Background
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) is a non-profit, private university college in Malaysia, named after the country's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman. The school was founded in 1969 by the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), becoming a university college in TAR UC operates five branches across Malaysia, with a student population of over 27,000, including students from Indonesia, Taiwan, Maldives, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Bangladesh, South Korea, Singapore, the United States and Papua New Guinea.
Business challenge
By giving students access to the latest big data solutions, TAR UC saw an opportunity to harness their talent to support Malaysian economic growth, while setting them up for success post-graduation.
The benefit
Attracts new applicants and research investments to the university. Distinguishes students in crowded job markets by equipping them with in-demand skills. Contributes to the Malaysian economy by helping small businesses flourish.
Pull Quote
“Local business people are very excited by these IBM-backed projects. With this kind of technology at their disposal, and the help of our highly-talented students, they can create and capitalize on all sorts of new business opportunities.”
— Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Swee Chin, Vice-President for Academic and Research, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Solution components
IBM® Power® Systems S812LC
IBM Power Systems S822LC
IBM Lab Services for Power Systems
Hortonworks Data Platform
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Case study Link
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) is a non-profit, private university college in Malaysia, named after the country's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman. The school was founded in 1969 by the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), becoming a university college in TAR UC operates five branches across Malaysia, with a student population of over 27,000, including students from Indonesia, Taiwan, Maldives, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Bangladesh, South Korea, Singapore, the United States and Papua New Guinea.
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