THE strategic partnership between Multimedia University (MMU) and local technology firm ACO Tech Sdn Bhd has resulted in the work of the varsity’s students being adopted by Malaysian car manufacturer Proton.
ACO Tech worked with final year students from the Faculty of Creative Multimedia on the design theme for its operating system (OS) dubbed ATLAS OS.
As a result of the collaboration, four wallpapers were picked by ACO Tech and incorporated into its latest ATLAS OS, which has been used in the latest Proton cars, namely, the X50 and 2022 versions of the Iriz and Persona models, MMU said in a press release.
The collaboration was initiated via the Industry Handshake Program (IHP), where industry ideas and problems were brought into classrooms as assignments or projects to allow industrial-level exposure to MMU students.
On Oct 18, MMU and the firm inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in strengthening the learning experience for students and enhancing the development of technology among lecturers.
MMU president Prof Datuk Dr Mazliham Mohd Su’ud said the collaboration is in line with the varsity’s goals.
“When MMU was established as the first private university in Malaysia, helping the nation and local companies improve and move up the value chain was among our main objectives.
“Today, as we celebrate our 25th year in education, we are seeing the realization of these goals,” he said.
Through the MoU, MMU and ACO Tech also explored areas of cooperation related to student development such as knowledge sharing, internship and upskilling opportunities, and industry support for student projects. ACO Tech chief executive officer Li Pu said the partnership came at a strategic time given the rapid growth of the Internet of things sector that was accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“The value of young talent should not be underestimated in technology-driven industries.
“Together with MMU, we hope to provide students with a platform where they can effectively apply their knowledge and demonstrate their skills while paving a path for their future,” he added.
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