Asiah Abu Samah
ASIA PACIFIC that the network is always a safe place to be .” Over 13,000 devices are connected to the university ’ s wifi service daily and so Abu Samah points out how PTM has chosen Ruckus as a key network partner because the technology they offered “ fit PTM ’ s continuous aim towards improved user experience .” She added : “ Ruckus enables stronger and wider coverage , as well as a reduced rate of interference and an ability to cater for more concurrent users .”
From academic records to tuition payments , tuition enrolment to housing information , data is present throughout the whole student lifecycle and , at the University of Malaya , this information can be traced through the Student Management System . Developed over two decades ago , Abu Samah highlights that this platform is slowly becoming outdated and is no longer aligned with the university ’ s forwardthinking ethos . As such , PTM has embarked on a major project known as PrInTis to transform this system root-and-branch .
“ The student information system has been in operation since 1996 ,” she notes . “ The old system was built in a very customised manner and the process is no longer efficient . Therefore , we are working to streamline and simplify the process so it will support our movement
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Asiah Abu Samah
Asiah Abu Samah has 25 years ’ experience in leading creative and innovative IT teams , covering areas such as application development , ICT security , data centre management , network services and staff development . In doing so , she has successfully contributed to the University of Malaya ’ s continuous digital transformation . Asiah is adept in establishing IT-related operations and collaborative efforts across different functions , interest groups and focus areas .
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