Sun Wah Linux and Jiangsu Province Software Industry Co. Ltd. to launch China's third Linux Supporting Center
Jul 16th, 04:25 UTC
Sun Wah Linux and Jiangsu Province Software Industry Co. Ltd. last week signed a collaboration agreement on setting up China's third Linux supporting center.
Hong Kong July 14, 2004 -Sun Wah Linux and Jiangsu Province Software Industry Co. Ltd. last week signed a collaboration agreement on setting up China's third Linux supporting center.
The center, which is located in the Jiangsu Software Park, China, consists of eight departments: International Cooperation, Training and Education, Technology Application, Technology Application, Software Outsourcing and Exporting, Career, Commerce Nurturing, Linux Investment and Linux National Standard Research.
The signing ceremony was held at the Jiangsu Software Park. The management team of both sides attended the ceremony. During the ceremony, both sides had exchanged ideas on infrastructure, management and direction of the running of the center.
Lacking of Linux professionals in China becomes an obstacle to the growing Chinese Linux industry. At the beginning of the establishment, the Linux supporting center will focus on Linux education and professional training - recruitment of students specializes in Embedded Linux software will be launched in the mid of August.
The Jiangsu Linux Center is the combined efforts of Sun Wah Linux, Jiangsu Province Software Industry Co. Ltd, Jiangsu Provincial Government, Jiangsu Science and Technology Department, Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation and Information Industry Department. The Chinese government seizes every opportunity to develop her domestic software industry. As Linux is a low-cost and patent-free operating system, Linux is the choice for developing the Chinese domestic software industry. With collaboration among the Chinese government, Linux community and Linux companies, various Linux resources in China can be utilized more efficiently.
About Sun Wah Linux Limited
Sun Wah Linux Limited is the Linux technology arm of Sun Wah Hi-Tech Group. Sun Wah Linux is an independent open-source software developer and solutions provider for Linux-based systems. By establishing a solid foundation for Linux development in Asia, Sun Wah Linux provides customized solutions; training and education; seamless integration; and development tools which accelerate the acceptance of open-source software development and deployment in the region. The Company aims to be the leading open-source solutions provider in Asia.
For more information , please visit : www.sw-linux.com
(Submitted by Sharon Chan of Sun Wah Linux)
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