Brunei Solution Developments Centre (BSDC)
Brunei Solution Developments Centre (BSDC) is a software development
facility funded by EGNC and managed by Microsoft with the following
objectives:
- To provide
a facility to develop Made in Brunei Software solutions
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To assist with the skills development of the local IT ecosystem
Aimed at accelerating the growth and increasing the quality of Brunei's
domestic ICT industry, BSDC will provide collaborative training and
knowledge transfer programs to local IT graduates and service providers.
BSDC will impart knowledge based on practical projects in applications
development, formal certification programs and industry immersion
programs.
Key features of the BSDC include:
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A core team of Microsoft staff to run the center with a transition
phase to transfer management know-how to local partners.
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A physical facility located at KHub Kg Anggrek Desa set up with IT
equipment, tools, facilities and processes required for software
solution development and support. The facility has been in operation
since April 2014.
- The
Capability and Mentorship Program (CAMP) which offers paid
internships to recent IT graduated to work on real world software
development projects and receive training and certification
opportunities
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Involvement of Brunei-based IT partners through an accreditation
process which will enable them to take on paid projects, the Academy
training program and ongoing support
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BSDC Academy offers regular training and certification in technical
and non-technical aspects of solution development to CAMP interns,
IT partners and other interested parties
