CNS: e-learning is crucial to development of UAE education sector

The conference, organized by the Higher Colleges of Technology, will run from February 19th to February 21st 2005 at the Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi. The forum will highlight the growing impact of electronic technology on education.

"CNS considers e-learning as a vital step in the development of the UAE's education system - the modern business environment demands computer literate graduates and e-learning is one way of making students confident of using various IT-based tools and applications," said Tony Alam, Managing Director of CNS.

A major supporter for the event, CNS will be showcasing some its innovative technological solutions that are vital to creating an effective and efficient process of e-learning, such as reliable and scalable network infrastructure, solid security and user authentication solutions, content management and digital archiving and many other state-of-the-art technology applications and solutions.

The forum will concentrate on the effectiveness of e-learning in the education system, e-learning for disabled people, responsible development of e-learning, and the importance of e-learning in governments and globalization.

"CNS salutes HCT in taking these pioneering steps in the development of value added education standards and increasing e-learning awareness across the UAE and the region. In support of this exceptional vision of creating an advanced learning environment, CNS is always committed and dedicated to offer the UAE education sector the latest in global IT innovations." concluded Mr Alam.