Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 is Now Available
ServerAndToolsBlogsTeam
2 Nov 2012 2:38 PM
Three weeks ago the Exchange Server team announced the RTM of Exchange Server 2013 on their team blog. Since that time the team has been working diligently to get the product ready for general availability via the various channels. We’re happy to say Exchange Server 2013 is now generally available.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 enables you to maintain control, increase user productivity, and keep your organization safe:
Remain in control, online and on-premises - Exchange Server 2013 enables you to tailor your solution based on your unique needs and ensures your communications are always available while you remain in control, on your own terms - online, on-premises, or a hybrid of the two.
Do more, on any device - Exchange Server 2013 helps your users be more productive by helping them manage increasing volumes of communications across multiple devices and work together more effectively as teams.
Keep your organization safe - Exchange Server 2013 keeps your organization safe by enabling you to protect business communications and sensitive information to meet internal and regulatory compliance requirements.
You can go get the download off the evaluation center at http://technet.microsoft.com/hh973395. See the product information at http://microsoft.com/exchange.
Technical information for all of the Exchange Server products can be found at http://technet.microsoft.com/exchange. For those of you with TechNet or MSDN subscriptions, head on over to the subscriber download center and grab the DVD .ISO file.
- wong chee tat :)
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Sentosa's Marine Life Park gears up for opening by Dec 7
Sentosa's Marine Life Park gears up for opening by Dec 7
By Ju Xin Hang | Posted: 05 November 2012 1831 hrs
SINGAPORE: It's set to make waves next month when Sentosa's Marine Life Park opens its gates by December 7.
The park is tipped to be the world's largest oceanarium.
The 60-million-litre oceanarium will be home to more than 100,000 marine life of over 800 species.
And it takes some 300 staff members to keep the marine park in tip-top condition.
The park has more than 40 divers who take the plunge daily. They spend about five hours underwater, observing the creatures' behaviour and abnormalities. They clear waste, ensure the water's clean and even polish glass walls.
It's detailed work - right down to the treatment of water.
Grant Willis, Senior Curator at Marine Life Park, said: "The big thing in Singapore is temperature control. We need to make sure that it doesn't get too hot. We have chilling systems which will kick in itself when it gets too warm. The chill-out will kick in and keep it in that range. It depends on zones of habitat but roughly between 25 and 28 degrees. That's what we're aiming for."
So far, some 25,000 marine life have settled in.
- CNA/de
- wong chee tat :)
By Ju Xin Hang | Posted: 05 November 2012 1831 hrs
SINGAPORE: It's set to make waves next month when Sentosa's Marine Life Park opens its gates by December 7.
The park is tipped to be the world's largest oceanarium.
The 60-million-litre oceanarium will be home to more than 100,000 marine life of over 800 species.
And it takes some 300 staff members to keep the marine park in tip-top condition.
The park has more than 40 divers who take the plunge daily. They spend about five hours underwater, observing the creatures' behaviour and abnormalities. They clear waste, ensure the water's clean and even polish glass walls.
It's detailed work - right down to the treatment of water.
Grant Willis, Senior Curator at Marine Life Park, said: "The big thing in Singapore is temperature control. We need to make sure that it doesn't get too hot. We have chilling systems which will kick in itself when it gets too warm. The chill-out will kick in and keep it in that range. It depends on zones of habitat but roughly between 25 and 28 degrees. That's what we're aiming for."
So far, some 25,000 marine life have settled in.
- CNA/de
- wong chee tat :)
Singapore's F&B service sector reaches out to job seekers
Singapore's F&B service sector reaches out to job seekers
By Dylan Loh | Posted: 05 November 2012 1412 hrs
SINGAPORE: Singapore's food and beverage service sector hopes to get more Singaporeans to join the industry and make up the core of new hires to fill positions ranging from rank-and-file to managerial.
The Food & Beverage Managers' Association, with the support of Workforce Development Agency (WDA), held its first career clinic on Monday at VivoCity shopping mall.
The one-day clinic aimed to provide job seekers with insights into career and training opportunities within the sector.
The clinic had 10 participating organisations, ranging from hotels to restaurants.
Career opportunities available in the industry include positions such as chefs, bartenders and servers.
Outreach efforts like this "career clinic" are organised to let the public understand the opportunities available in the industry, and entice more to join up.
About three out of 10 positions in food-and-beverage outlets here are waiting to be filled.
There are some 6,000 food and beverage establishments in Singapore. The boom in the sector is expected to continue its momentum in the coming years, which means more job openings in future.
Minister of State for Manpower and Health, Dr Amy Khor, said: "We need to continue to publicise and let Singaporeans know that there are good quality jobs in the industry with good training opportunities and career pathways and prospects. Even if they start at the bottom at the shop floor for instance, they can progress upwards and that there are many opportunities."
Back-to-work women and older workers are among those the government hopes can supplement the sector's manpower needs.
The government is encouraging firms in the industry to implement more flexible and part-time work arrangements so more can be attracted to join.
Subsidies and assistance schemes are also in place to help companies improve productivity through process and job redesigns so firms can reduce their manpower requirements.
In addition, WDA will continue to support the sector with skills upgrading programmes to increase the number of higher skilled workers.
Such programmes have allowed some to make a career switch and join the food-and-beverage industry.
Anil Kumar's passion for food was enough to convince him to cross over from the mechanical industry.
The 41-year-old earned a pastry and bakery diploma under the Workforce Skills Qualifications programme.
Starting as an intern in 2008, Anil has worked at a few places before becoming a service captain at the restaurant where he now works.
"I got bored with the job that I was doing before because it was pretty much a work that doesn't bring me anywhere. And the fact that I love food, that was the reason why I crossed over from mechanic to the food and beverage industry," he said.
Cheong Hai Poh, who is president of Food and Beverage Managers' Association of Singapore, said there are opportunities in the industry to help workers fast-track their careers.
Mr Cheong said: "You can be fast-tracked if you are performing well. You can move from a waiter to a captain within one to two years, and from a captain to assistant manager. It depends on your own performance, knowledge and skill."
- CNA/xq/fa
- wong chee tat :)
By Dylan Loh | Posted: 05 November 2012 1412 hrs
SINGAPORE: Singapore's food and beverage service sector hopes to get more Singaporeans to join the industry and make up the core of new hires to fill positions ranging from rank-and-file to managerial.
The Food & Beverage Managers' Association, with the support of Workforce Development Agency (WDA), held its first career clinic on Monday at VivoCity shopping mall.
The one-day clinic aimed to provide job seekers with insights into career and training opportunities within the sector.
The clinic had 10 participating organisations, ranging from hotels to restaurants.
Career opportunities available in the industry include positions such as chefs, bartenders and servers.
Outreach efforts like this "career clinic" are organised to let the public understand the opportunities available in the industry, and entice more to join up.
About three out of 10 positions in food-and-beverage outlets here are waiting to be filled.
There are some 6,000 food and beverage establishments in Singapore. The boom in the sector is expected to continue its momentum in the coming years, which means more job openings in future.
Minister of State for Manpower and Health, Dr Amy Khor, said: "We need to continue to publicise and let Singaporeans know that there are good quality jobs in the industry with good training opportunities and career pathways and prospects. Even if they start at the bottom at the shop floor for instance, they can progress upwards and that there are many opportunities."
Back-to-work women and older workers are among those the government hopes can supplement the sector's manpower needs.
The government is encouraging firms in the industry to implement more flexible and part-time work arrangements so more can be attracted to join.
Subsidies and assistance schemes are also in place to help companies improve productivity through process and job redesigns so firms can reduce their manpower requirements.
In addition, WDA will continue to support the sector with skills upgrading programmes to increase the number of higher skilled workers.
Such programmes have allowed some to make a career switch and join the food-and-beverage industry.
Anil Kumar's passion for food was enough to convince him to cross over from the mechanical industry.
The 41-year-old earned a pastry and bakery diploma under the Workforce Skills Qualifications programme.
Starting as an intern in 2008, Anil has worked at a few places before becoming a service captain at the restaurant where he now works.
"I got bored with the job that I was doing before because it was pretty much a work that doesn't bring me anywhere. And the fact that I love food, that was the reason why I crossed over from mechanic to the food and beverage industry," he said.
Cheong Hai Poh, who is president of Food and Beverage Managers' Association of Singapore, said there are opportunities in the industry to help workers fast-track their careers.
Mr Cheong said: "You can be fast-tracked if you are performing well. You can move from a waiter to a captain within one to two years, and from a captain to assistant manager. It depends on your own performance, knowledge and skill."
- CNA/xq/fa
- wong chee tat :)
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