INTI International University & Colleges recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dell Technologies to strengthen the long-standing relationship between both parties.
INTI and Dell’s collaborations on various initiatives began 15 years ago and has benefitted students, lecturers and the institution as a whole. Through the years, INTI has witnessed Dell’s participation in numerous activities including employer projects, webinars and talks about cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and cloud computing besides talent acquisition efforts.
Chong Kok Wai, Chief Executive Officer of INTI International University & Colleges said he looks forward to the strategic partnership for the benefit of INTI students and future graduates.
Chong Kok Wai, Chief Executive Officer of INTI International University & Colleges addressing guests at the Memorandum of Understanding signing between INTI International University & Colleges and Dell Technologies.
“This partnership will further strengthen our relationship with Dell Technologies. Dell is one of our earliest industry partners, lending continuous support and expertise in various activities and programmes since 2008. I’m delighted that INTI has a long track record with Dell and I would like to applaud the Career Services team for their hard work and commitment in facilitating these initiatives,” expressed Kok Wai.
He also recognised that in a rapidly evolving employment landscape, graduates are expected to equip themselves with the skills needed for future employers.
“At INTI, our goal is to produce highly employable graduates who are work ready. We look beyond providing our graduates with just a degree but also aim to prepare them to contribute to wider societies. We do this through extensive collaborations with employers. INTI has embarked on a journey with over 450 industry partners; each navigating our students through their respective expertise,” Kok Wai said about the collaborations INTI has taken on throughout the years.
Pang Yee Beng, Managing Director of Dell Malaysia, believes the IT boom and digital economy will be the future moving forward.
He also shared that Dell has been instrumental in helping INTI better align its curriculum with the demands and requirements of the computing and Information Technology (IT) industry. Representatives from Dell have always provided insights during sharing sessions, webinars, fields trips, employer projects, and more.
“This memorandum will not only benefit our young graduates but it also provides an incentive for Dell employees, spouses, and children as they will be entitled to special corporate discounts for any of INTI’s working adult programmes,” he added.
Meanwhile, Pang Yee Beng, Managing Director of Dell Malaysia, said Dell works closely with partner with institutions on improving student outcomes, modernizing campus IT environments, and supporting new, innovative faculty research and better operational efficiency.
Guests at the Memorandum of Understanding signing between INTI International University & Colleges and Dell Technologies pose for a group photograph at the end of the virtual event.
“People and companies have changed and transformed but the good news is this collaboration has taken the test of time and the changes of the people and leaders. This means that there are immense values seen by the communities, students, lecturers and our employees. We continue to draw fresh ideas and new blood into the organisation through collaborations with INTI. We hope we continue to be the choice for INTI to develop and train young talents relevant to the economy,” he said.
Yee Beng acknowledged that to foster student success, institutions seek fresh learning approaches that reinvigorate classrooms through innovative and immersive teaching methodologies that increase collaboration and student engagement.
“The IT boom and digital economy is here to stay. Everyone is using technology to differentiate themselves and the business. Students are picking tech-savvy colleges and workplaces that can advance their learning, while offering them a compelling degree track,” added Yee Beng.
The IT infrastructure has changed drastically. It’s no longer just about managing hardware or software — IT systems must deliver the technology and services that enable agility, efficiency and learning innovation to support student outcomes, improve decision making across the organization and transform IT to provide more efficient services. Hence, with partnerships like these, INTI and Dell will continue to be a deciding factors for graduates moving forward.