GEMS acquires latest IT tools from Fujitsu Siemens Computers to upgrade its teaching systems

The move is meant to enhance the use of IT at the classroom level by providing students with the best of breed products available in the local market.

GEMS, which manages a growing network of international schools in the region and in the UK, is engaged in further enhancing its teaching and learning environments, using IT, that allows students access to some of the most advanced PCs and laptops available.

"The latest deal with FSC to supply and install some of its sophisticated PCs, laptops, Tablet PCs and PDA's represents yet another progressive step towards the development of wireless technology in our schools. This will help our students to meet the challenges of the future," said Sidney D'Rosario, Assistant Vice President - ICT, for GEMS.

"The IT revolution is driving educational institutions to replace their traditional methods of blackboard-based teaching with IT-based tools that offer more versatility, effectiveness and convenience to both students and teachers," said Colin Britto, Sales Manager Large Enterprises, Gulf Region, Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "Our worldwide experience in creating customised solutions for various sectors, including educational institutions, puts FSC in a position to provide business value with IT by supplying the latest computers to GEMS. We are positive the new PCs, laptops and PDAs will power GEMS to transfer the benefits of IT to the student community, whilst giving the students a hands-on experience with products that are at the cutting edge of technology."

The products supplied by FSC to GEMS include Lifebook C1020, the Stylistic ST4120 Tablet PC, the Pocket Loox 600 GB personal digital assistant (PDA) and the Primergy TX200 Xeon Servers.

The Lifebook notebooks, the all-purpose laptops designed for consumer and professional use, are being used by students and senior teachers at Jumeirah Primary School, Jumeirah College, The Millennium School and The Cambridge High School.

The Stylistic Tablet PCs, that combine the convenience of a clipboard with a full-featured PC with wireless LAN, are being used for the purpose of teaching at the Jumeirah Primary School, Dubai.

The Pocket Loox PDAs, powered by Microsoft Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC, are deployed at the Modern High School, Dubai.

The Primergy Servers are being used as Application, Internet and Database Servers at Dubai American Academy, Our Own English High School, The Westminster School and The Winchester School.