WEEK IN BRIEF -27 Sep - 2 Oct,2010

Week in Brief @IPSR

It’s a Hat trick!!! IPSR – The Best in Asia Pacific!!

It was a moment of pleasure, prestige and pride for IPSR. We were awarded the Red Hat Asia-Pacific International Award 2010 for the Best Training Partner in the Asia Pacific region. We have been retaining this award for the three consecutive years, since 2008.Yes, it’s a hat trick!!!

The award was received by our CEO and MD, Dr. Mendus Jacob, from Mr. Ian Gray- Vice President, Red Hat Services and Mr. Kenny Khow, Senior Director for Services, at the Red Hat Asia-Pacific Partners Conference held at Hotel Conrad, Bali, Indonesia. This vibrant function was attended by delegates from different parts of the Asia Pacific region like New Zealand, Australia, Greater China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Philippines, and Taiwan.

At this moment of happiness and honor, we congratulate the Linux Training Division of IPSR. It is your hard work and dedication which brought this outstanding honor to IPSR family. Thanks to all our students and well-wishers too.

Another Feather in the cap!!!

IPSR Career Centre added one more feather to it’s cap by making the job fair at Palakkad a grant success. Over five companies such as HCL, Sutherland Global Services, Coolminds Technologies, NR Services, First Source participated in the fair, organized on last Saturday, 25th September at MHR Educational Institute, Tharekkad, Palakkadu. Around 300 candidates participated in this job fair from which around 100 candidates were short listed. About 15 candidates got their offer letter on the spot itself.

The Career Centre team is gearing up for more and more job fairs. Keep up the good work.

Adieu!!!

Mr. Bijumon. R, Manager- Marketing of our Web Marketing Division is signing off from IPSR after a long valuable service of six years, on 30th September. He will be joining with the company NEXT Education by 4th October. Mr. Bijumon is one of the talented and energetic employees of IPSR. He was the Award winner for excellence for two successive years namely 2005-06 and 2006-07. He also won the Outstanding Sales Performance award for the year 2007-08.

The whole of IPSR family wishes him the very best for a bright future.

Gandhi Jayanthi – A Time to Remember the Good Old Values.


“My life is my message” - Mahatma Gandhi.

On October 2nd world celebrates 'Gandhi Jayanti', the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi – the father of our Nation, the greatest of our leaders, who single-handedly stood up against the mighty British Empire, without any arms, and brought India her independence. The name of Bapu, as we fondly know him, transcends the bounds of race, religion and states, and has emerged as the prophetic voice of the 21st century. Gandhiji is remembered not only for his perseverance and dedication in finding peaceful solutions to violence, but also for his efforts to advance the cause of social and economic justice. His philosophies of Satyagraha and non violence are held in high esteem by the world communities, which lead the United Nations to adopting Gandhiji's birthday as the 'International Day of Non-Violence.

'We all bow our heads in respect to our beloved Bapu'!

"Generations to come, it may be, will scarce believe that such one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth".- Albert Einstein

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"Hear your heart. Heart your health". - Faith Seehill






Happiness resides only in a healthy body. Often our changing lifestyles, irregular diets and chain-smoking have made heart diseases knock at our doors. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research the executives working in IT sector and other financial sectors have more chances of cardiac diseases and stroke. At this juncture the theme of this year’s world Heart Day, which is being observed on 26th September, becomes relevant for us - “Workplaces Wellness: Take responsibility for your own heart health“. It's fairly easy to achieve good health, but it involves certain changes in your life style. Remember, to “work with the heart“, you need a “healthy heart“.

Some simple steps towards a better heart;

• Consume more fruits and vegetables
• Exercise regularly ; obesity is the leading factor for the development of heart disease.
• Quit smoking and alcohol consumption , they are the biggest cardiac poisons.
• Reduce salt consumption ; salt accounts for a 20 percent reduction in heart disease.
• “A healthy lifestyle is also based on healthy food”, include more vegetables, cereals in your food.

WEEK IN BRIEF-20-25 September,2010

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"Water continually dropping will wear hard rocks hollow."- Plutarch

Lucius Mestrius Plutarch - the famous historian, biographer and essayist in ancient Greece, conveys the value of perseverance through these words. Perseverance is the ability to pursue our dream, regardless of the obstacles on the way to achieve it. It is the key to success; after thousands of efforts to make the electric bulb Thomas Edison said, “I haven’t failed, I’ve identified 10,000 ways that it doesn’t work.” People like Helen Keller, Abraham Lincoln and an endless list of other great achievers found that success inevitably arrives for everyone who perseveres. Patience and perseverance have a magical effect; before that difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. Remember, people do not succeed because they are destined to; it is because they are determined to.

Week in Brief @IPSR

Welcome back!!

Dr.Mendus Jacob, our MD & CEO has returned after his week long trip to Indonesia. There has been an international achievement for IPSR.The Official announcement of the same will be held next week. Watch out for the next edition of WEEK IN BRIEF to find out what’s in store and also for more snaps of his Indonesia trip.


New faces on the block:

We have a new face in the Kottayam branch. Some of the senior staff of ipsr might already know her. She is Mrs.Alleykutty Mathew, who was a former employee of IPSR from 1999 to 2003.She is now back in ipsr in the Administration department. We welcome you to ipsr.

A ‘punch’ to late coming:


Mr.Majesh.S of the Software Training division has conquered the Punching system and proved that punctuality is not a difficult thing. He has so far recorded a total of only 19 late minutes in his punching log from January 2010 till date! This is even lesser than the monthly permissible limit of 30 late minutes. Keep up the good work Mr.Majesh! May all follow your lead.

New Blooms in Vibrant IPSR!

We are happy to let you all know that “WEEK IN BRIEF” series has so far posted 10 editions in Vibrant IPSR.Hope it has given you a good reading and kept you up-to-date about the news and events, big and small, in IPSR.Do let us know about your thoughts and suggestions on this series. It is your valuable suggestions and contributions that make Vibrant IPSR fulfill its purpose-to serve as a platform to express YOUR thoughts and ideas as an IPSRian.

Now coming to the interesting part. We would like to start some new series of posts in Vibrant IPSR.You too can be a part of it! Have you got any interesting stories from your professional life that you would like to share with us?? Can you recollect any scintillating experiences you had as a token of appreciation of your good work from a client or from a student?? If so, you can share it with us. We will check them out and post it in Vibrant IPSR.All you have to do is draft your story / experience and send it to nisha.a.e@ipsrsolutions.com. We will take up the rest from there.

Vibrant IPSR is waiting for your posts! Make one today.

WEEK IN BRIEF-13-18 September,2010

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“Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day." - Anonymous





Life is a journey, a wandering through difficulties, hardships, hopes, dreams and what not be there! Some days in your life may be purely yours that you like to remember for ever and some days on the other hand you may want to forget forever. But keeping the bitter experience together with sparkling hopes of tomorrow makes us move forward in life and the success lies there. So, a positive attitude towards life can change the whole thing. When you start looking into the bright side of life even a bad day can offer you something good. Positive attitude and a desire to grow in life definitely brings you happiness, enthusiasm, potential energy to deal with events and problems that you want to meet everyday in your life.

Week in Brief @IPSR

Ranjan on Cloud Nine!

Mr. Ranjan Das A.P - Jr. System Administrator at Edappally branch got a chance to attend the inaugural function of the National Conference on Free Software and Education conducted at the Tagore Centennary Hall, in the NIT Calicut Campus. Mr. Richard Stallman, the founder of the GNU project and the Free Software Movement was the Chief Guest of the Inaugural ceremony. Ranjan being a fan of Mr. Richard Mathew Stallman, made good use of this rare opportunity to get an autograph on his laptop from Mr.Stallman, who is also known as ‘RMS’.It was a dream come true moment for Ranjan.The interesting fact is that the laptop Ranjan holds was previously owned by Mr.Rejy.M.Cyriac (former Director-Technical Services), IPSR- who is yet another idol of Ranjan. It was Ranjan's biggest dream to possess the laptop of Mr.Rejy.M.Cyriac ever since he attended a class by Mr.Rejy. The wish came true when Mr.Rejy gave off his laptop to Ranjan before he left for Red Hat, Pune. It seems that Ranjan always wished Mr.Rejy.M.Cyriac to be known as ‘RMC’ just like the great ‘RMS’. So, an autograph from the great ‘RMS’ on the laptop from the brilliant ‘RMC’!! Ranjan is super excited about the whole thing and said that this is a wonderful occasion for him to show his respect and gratitude to his mentor ‘RMC’.

Bon Voyage!



Dr. Mendus Jacob, MD & CEO of IPSR Solutions ltd. left for Bali, Indonesia to take part in the Red Hat Asia Pacific Training Partners Meet. We wish him a happy journey.




Happy Married Life!

Ms. Sheena K G – Training Administration Department, Kottayam branch- got married on last Sunday 12th September, 2010. We wish Ms.Sheena K G and Mr. Gopinath endless joy and happiness all through.


“Kathirippu” - Georgy's album in the pipeline.


Mr. Georgy Varghese –Senior HR Executive, IPSR Career Centre- is planning to launch his dream music video album “ Kathirippu” by the end of October. The album comprises around ten melodious tracks which will be sung by renowned young playback singers like Vineeth Srinivasan, Jyotsna, Franco, Manjari, Rimy Tommy and Vidhu Pradhap. We wish Georgy all the very best!

IPSR is eagerly awaiting the release of your dream venture.

Check out the making of " Kathirippu" in YouTube!

Software Freedom Day - 18th September

The world of open source celebrates this year's Software Freedom Day on Saturday 18th September, 2010. The SFD is aimed to increase the awareness about Free Software, its merits and to empower the public to freely connect, create and share in a digital world that is participatory and transparent and sustainable. Software Freedom Day was established and observed on 28th August, 2004. Software Freedom International - a non-profit organization -coordinates Software Freedom Day at global level. Apart from it a number of volunteer teams around the world also organize local SFD in their own communities. The celebration reminds us the growing relevance of Open Source in the world of Information Technology. At this moment let's remember the real geniuses behind it and be proud to take part in such a great movement.

Happy Software Freedom Day!

WEEK IN BRIEF-06-11september,2010

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"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm" -Ralph W Emerson




Paulo Coelho in his novel The Alchemist says that there is a universal language that every one in the world can understand – a language of enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is an energy that doesn’t allow any obstacle to hinder our progress. It is a passion to face the challenges in life and to make the most out of it. Behind every great achievement in the world there is a lot of hard work and a passion to accomplish a great dream. When we live with enthusiasm, our purpose of life becomes clear, we came to know what we want and we go after it. Enthusiasm brings a charm to our life that makes each day a new beginning, the ordinary attractive and the obstacles fascinating.

Week in Brief @IPSR

A hearty Welcome!

Let’s welcome the new members of IPSR family.

Ms. Viji.V has joined as a Consultant in the JAVA training division of IPSR Kottayam branch. She holds masters in MCA with 1 year experience of working in Sun Infosys and System Domain.
Mr.Arun.K.V has joined IPSR Edappally branch as Software Engineer. He was formerly working with ADII Research and Applications Pvt.Lt, Orissa and Accenture India BPO.
Mr.Vishnu.P has joined IPSR Kottayam branch as a Technical Support executive in Hardware division. He has almost 4years experience in various fields including Service Engineering.

Beyond the boundaries

Boundaries become insignificant in search of the best. That’s why Mr. Muhamad Alim Murad and Mr. Zulkarnain Kaealwala came all the way to IPSR Edappally branch to receive the best RHCE training in Asia Pacific. Mr. Muhammed Alim Murad, a WHO delegate from Maldives and Mr. Zulkarnain Kaealwala from USA are the two new foreign students of RHCE Boot Camp, ipsr Solutions ltd.

Eid Mubarak!!!











"Ramadan is a month
Whose beginning is mercy,
Whose middle is forgiveness,
And whose end is
Freedom from the fire"
- The Prophet

The holy month of Ramadan brings the message of peace, cordiality, sacrifice and brotherhood. IPSR wishes all its members and the entire world a very happy and peaceful Eid.

A Secret Sauce to making Irresistible Email Subject Lines

Each day how many mails come into your inbox! How many times you delete mails just looking at the subject line! This is same with everyone, even with the person to whom you send emails. If your email subject line is capable enough to grab the attention of your receiver, higher the chances to read the content of the mail. For that your subject line should incorporate the following four fundamental elements :

• Useful: Your message should be valuable to the reader
• Ultra-specific: message should be clearly conveyed and should be brief.
• Unique: The promised message should be remarkable and compelling.
• Urgent: your subject line should convey the urgency of the mail.

More details on creating a great Email Subject line is available in this Copy blogger article. Check this out!

WEEK IN BRIEF- 30 August- 4 September, 2010

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All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney






Walt Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon and philanthropist. Disney, one of the most influential personalities in the world of entertainment believed that all our dreams can come true if we have the courage to follow them. Anyone can dream great things, but chasing those dreams is the big challenge. So step out of the comfort zones. Get rid of the fear of defeat. Because you are the only key to make your dreams come true .Remember, Walt Disney built his mighty realm with a little “Mickey Mouse” and a dream!

This week @ IPSR:

Transmeet

Transmeet – the recreational get together of staff of IPSR Kottayam branch was held on 28th August, 2010. The major highlights of the event were the introduction of new faces of IPSR family. The event concluded with a high tea.

International Clients for Web division

The web division of IPSR solutions Kottayam launched new web sites for 2 international clients. The New Indian School which is a senior secondary school based in Bahrain and Tropical School program, an international institute for scientific and academic collaboration based in New Jersey, USA are the new international clients of Web division.

Wish you a HAPPY MARRIED LIFE!

Ms. Parvathy G who was our former Coordinator of IPSR South branch got married on last Sunday 29th August, 2010. We wish Ms. Parvathy and her husband Mr. Satheesh a Happy Married Life.