are capable of providing
enhanced services for audio, video and data . The complete saturation of the current
Internet network indicates that satellite communications could play a vital role in
Internet and multimedia services.
Outside the Internet, wide area multimedia communication is generally
based on telecommunication networks. Analogue telephone systems play only a minor role in
multimedia communications owing to their limited bandwidth. The broad band ISDN (B-ISDN)
based on ATM technology is expected to provide higher data rates with guaranteed
throughput and low loss. In ATM, quality of service (QoS) is
conceptually negotiated between the calling party, network and the called party. Since ATM
will have its role as the backbone network for multimedia communications, its integration
with Internet is needed. It is hoped that successful integration of ATM into the Internet
world will take place in the near future and necessary standards will evolve . The current
planning in Brunei is directed towards harnessing these latest technologies for its
multimedia applications.
Conclusions
It is clear that Brunei Darussalam is gearing towards full-scale
implementation of multimedia services in the country. It will help Brunei to join the
international community and share the global benefits of the advances in technology in the
next millennium.
With the implementation of the above schemes, it is hoped that the
country, though small in size and population, will become competent both locally
and internationally and will be able to face challenges that lie ahead in the years to
come.
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IEE VISITS FACTORIES
The IEE technical visits to PKS Sdn Bhd and Lim Kim Hai Industry
(B) Sdn Bhd was attended by thirteen members. The visit was organised on 26th
Septenber 1998.
The members first visited Lim Kim Hai Industry (B) Sdn Bhd. Lim Kim Hai
Industry (B) Sdn Bhd is an electrical cable manufacturing company. It manufactures XLPE,
PVC non armoured and armoured cables. A tour of the facility was conducted by the factory
and sales manager who explained the operations of the factory.
The second part of the technical visit was to PKS Sdn Bhd. It is an electrical
switchboard manufacturing company. Its products range from LV Main Switchboard and
Airconditioning Switchboard to LV Distribution Feeder Pillar. PKS Sdn Bhd is also an ISO
9001 accredited company and ASTA-certified up to 2500 A. The tour of the facility began
with a brief talk on the company’s history by the factory manager who then guided the
visitors through the various operations of the factory. The tour was well enjoyed by the
visitors who ended the day with light refreshments. The visit is the second to PKS Sdn Bhd
by the IEE Brunei Darussalam Centre, the first having been in 1996 |
IEE
Mission Statements
- To promote the advancement of electrical and manufacturing engineering and to facilitate
the exchange of information and ideas.
- To provide a broad range of services to members, to assist in developing their careers
by improving their capabilities as engineers and to play their full part in contributing
to society.
- To raise the standing and visibility of the Profession and to maintain a high standard
of professional conduct.
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