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BusinessToday
5 days ago
- Business
- BusinessToday
SNS Network's JOI® Smartboard: Powering Today's Modern Education And Training Sector
The current generations of students and workers (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) have greatly different expectations of modern pedagogy and training, posing challenges to educators who may find themselves lacking the appropriate tools and techniques that these new generations are looking for. Specifically, both Gen Z and Gen Alpha grew up as 'digital natives', where the Internet, smartphones, social media, and more recently, generative artificial intelligence (AI) have become ubiquitous parts of their daily lives. Gen Alpha, in particular, may have even learned how to use information technology (IT) products before learning how to read or write. Gone are the days where educators could just stand up front with a chalk/whiteboard behind them spoon-feeding their students or trainees. Today's students now look pedagogical techniques that are more collaborative, interactive, and accessible. As such, educational technology (EdTech) such as virtual/augmented reality (AR/VR), laptops/tablets, and online/hybrid learning systems play an important role in modern education and training, whether at an academic institution, training facility, or even when delivering in-house continuing professional development (CPD) courses. The JOI® Smartboard from SNS Network Technology Berhad (SNS Network) is one such ideal solution for educational institutions looking to adopt smart, connected, and immersive learning tools, as part of their overall EdTech solution. SNS Network has been a leading provider of cutting-edge ICT solutions in Malaysia since 1998. Built to elevate teaching and learning experiences, the JOI® Smartboard redefines how educators and students interact in today's digital classrooms. Powered by the latest 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, it delivers responsive and high-performance computing for seamless lesson delivery, real-time collaboration, and immersive, multi-touch engagement — all essential in modern education environments. Designed for dynamic, student-centred classrooms, the JOI Smartboard integrates intelligent features for lesson preparation, live teaching, classroom brainstorming, student engagement, and content sharing. With its dual-operating-system capability that enables users to effortlessly switch between Android & Windows, upgradeable PC and Wi-Fi modules, and extensive I/O connectivity, it ensures flexibility and adaptability to evolving teaching methods and digital tools. The JOI® Smartboard combines the power of Intel Inside® with education-focused functionality to support smarter, more connected classrooms. Whether for physical or hybrid learning, it empowers educators to lead, engage, and inspire — shaping a future-ready learning environment for every institution. JOI® Smartboard supports multi-touch input (up to 40 points) for collaborative, multi-user interaction, fostering real-time engagement and encouraging active participation, teamwork, and hands-on interaction. This makes it ideal for group activities and collaborative learning. Additionally, it is equipped with interactive teaching tools for writing, drawing, highlighting, and annotating that captivate attention, maintain focus, and keep students engaged throughout the lesson. Its real-time responsiveness allows for instant feedback, enabling adaptive teaching strategies that meet diverse learning needs. These features also allow the JOI® Smartboard to empower seamless collaboration and brainstorming. The 40-point multi-touch support enables simultaneous multi-user input, encouraging spontaneous idea-sharing without interrupting the flow of discussion. The direct on-screen annotation makes it easy to brainstorm, map ideas, and illustrate concepts during class or team sessions, while its wireless connectivity and screen-mirroring support allows students and educators to cast their devices' displays effortlessly, enhancing real-time collaboration and content sharing, regardless of whether their devices are PCs or mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Further, the JOI® Smartboard has been designed with future-ready technology that helps unlock limitless learning potential. It can help to boost productivity in lesson planning, research, and content development thanks to the support of AI-powered tools and digital resources such as Microsoft Copilot. It also supports generative AI features, which encourages creativity and visual learning, enabling students to bring their ideas to life in engaging new ways. The Smartboard seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365 (specifically, Microsoft Teams), educational software, and whiteboarding apps, creating a connected, digital-first classroom ecosystem. With a recommended retail price of RM9,199 and up, SNS Network is making the JOI® Smartboard available for a limited time with prices starting from RM6,999. SNS Network understands that some educational and training institutions may find it challenging to outfit every classroom and shared space with the JOI® Smartboard, which it why it is also offered under the SNS OnePlan™, a flexible Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution specifically tailored for institutions. The SNS OnePlan™ model offers institutions flexible, cost-efficient access to a wide variety of business devices (including the JOI® Smartboard) with full support and upgrades built in. SNS OnePlan™ features flexible financing options, and a full array of device management and support services, including endpoint protection and responsible device disposal at the end of the lifecycle. SNS OnePlan™ provides organisations with assurance that their devices are always up-to-date and the businesses can stay current with regular device refresh cycles and upgrades built into the plan. For more information on how the JOI® Smartboard can assist your organisation with its education and training goals, visit To contact SNS Network on enquiries regarding the JOI® Smartboard, visit For more information on how the SNS OnePlan™ DaaS scheme works to provide enterprises with flexible and cost-effective hardware solutions, visit All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms and conditions apply. Pricing above is valid from now until 31 st July 2025. Configurable with Open Pluggable Specs (OPS) powered by latest Gen Intel® Core™ Processors. Related
BusinessToday
26-06-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
Bursa In The Green On Midday, KLCI Gains 5.12 Points
Bursa Malaysia stayed in positive territory at midday on Wednesday, with the FBMKLCI adding 5.12 points to 1,524.91 as at 12.30pm, supported by gains in select blue-chip stocks. The benchmark index traded between a high of 1,526.24 and a low of 1,520.24, marking a 0.34% gain for the morning session. Broader market indices also posted gains, with the FBM 70 climbing 64.61 points to 16,294.71 and the FBM EMAS rising 38.46 points to 11,385.02. The FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index improved 3.45 points to 920.74, while the Shariah index advanced 36.61 points to 11,338.39. Among the most active stocks, RL fell 1 sen to 21.5 sen with 290.95 million shares traded. SNS Network slipped 1.5 sen to 54.5 sen on 262.93 million shares. YTL Corporation gained 11 sen to RM2.25 with 229.88 million shares exchanged. Gocean dropped 2.5 sen to 9 sen, while Tanco was unchanged at 93 sen. Market sentiment remained cautious despite the upward momentum, with traders watching for regional cues and economic developments ahead of the second half of the trading day. Related
The Star
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Blue chips creep higher as investor stay cautious over Middle East ceasefire
KUALA LUMPUR: There remains a cautious undertone on the domestic market as investors are monitoring closely the ceasefire between Iran and Isreal, although blue chips have slowly crept up on growing optimism. Following a mixed performance on Wall Street, the FBM KLCI rose 0.45 points to 1,520.24, a marginal increase that remained capped by the overhead 50-day moving average. Rakuten Trade said the recent rally on the FBM KLCI could be owing to stock accumulation by local institutions, while it as observed some trickling in of foreign funds. "Nonetheless, we prefer to stay cautious as developments in the middle east remained fluid hence expect the index to trend within the 1,515-1,525 range today," it said in its review. From a technical standpoint, Malacca Securities Research said the FBM KLCI formed a bullish engulfing candle on Monday, which has led to buying interest in the blue chips. It said the local bourse is currently trading at a price-earnings multiple of 14X against a five-year average of 16.5X. "Despite the positive closing, the key index is still trading below EMA60, with technical indicators showing bullish signals; MACD histogram is expanded above zero, while the RSI is trading above 50. "Resistance is anticipated around 1,534–1,539, while support is located at 1,499–1,504," it said in its outlook. On the broader market, the most active stocks were SNS Network down two sen to 54 sen, Reservoir Link dropping two sen to 20.5 sen and Solution up one sen to 11 sen.
The Star
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
SNS Network registers record profit in 1Q on strong ICT hardware, AI sales
KUALA LUMPUR: SNS Network Technology Bhd registered a record quarterly net profit of RM10.24mil on revenue of RM822.75mil in the first financial quarter ended April 30, 2025 (1QFY26). This compares to a net profit of RM3.74mil and revenue of RM213.59mil in the same quarter a year earlier. Earnings per share in the quarter under review jumped to 0.61 sen from 0.23 sen previously. According to the company, 1QFY26 revenue soared 285.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) due to strong sales in the commercial and online store channels, particularly for ICT hardware and AI-related systems. The commercial channel remained the dominant contributor, accounting for 88.4% of total revenue, followed by the online store (7.7%), physical stores (3.6%), and services (0.3%). The company declared an interim dividend of 0.25 sen per share, payable on Aug 28, 2025. SNS Network managing director Ko Yun Hung said the record-setting performance was owing to the group's strategic focus on high-growth segments such as AI infrastructure, as well as the continued strength of its commercial ICT business. 'We are encouraged by the strong interest in our AI server solutions and infrastructure setup services, especially from data centres and enterprise clients looking to accelerate digital transformation," he said in a statement. On the company's outlook, he said positive momentum is expected to continue into FY26, driven by strong demand for AI servers and infrastructure alongside a technology refresh cycle, as consumers and businesses that purchased devices during the COVID-19 period begin upgrading to newer models. "This growth is further supported by continuous advancements in ICT and AI technologies, which are accelerating the need for faster, more powerful, and efficient systems across industries,' Ko added.
The Sun
11-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
SNS Network to capitalise on AI and digital centre boom in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: SNS Network (M) Sdn Bhd is well-positioned to capitalise on Malaysia's AI and data centre boom while tapping into the ICT refresh cycle in both enterprise and consumer markets this year, said managing director Ko Yun Hung. He said the ICT solutions provider sees opportunities in supplying AI and storage servers, networking and cybersecurity solutions to support Malaysia's expanding data centre industry. 'Once these data centres are operational, a lot of equipment is required to support them. These are areas where we play a key role, and we are definitely very excited,' Ko told SunBiz in an interview. Malaysia wrapped up 2024 as Southeast Asia's leading data centre destination, attracting US$23 billion (RM97 billion) in investment. Ko said the industry's rapid growth began during the Covid-19 pandemic (2020–2022) when a surge in digital adoption accelerated digital transformation. 'During that time, many businesses and organisations started integrating digital devices into their operations, which led to a rise in virtual meetings, e-learning, and other digital applications.' As AI adoption grows, businesses require powerful computing infrastructure to train and run AI models, which in turn fuels demand for data centres, storage solutions and networking technologies – areas where SNS Network sees strong opportunities. The AI boom, Ko said, particularly following the 2022 announcement of ChatGPT, has fuelled demand for computing power. 'When we talk about AI, it is actually huge, and the opportunity is tremendous because it is one of the most important tools that will transform productivity. It will significantly improve the way we work.' He said AI adoption is growing rapidly, creating opportunities to sell various types of computing devices. 'AI requires machines to run all the algorithms. No matter which language model you are using or what training you need, computing power is essential. Whether it's GPU (graphics processing unit) power or setting up an entire cluster, that is basically our job. We work closely with our clients to provide the necessary infrastructure. This is a very exciting moment because of the vast opportunities ahead.' On the commercial side, Ko said AI use cases are increasing, leading to another wave of industry growth, possibly even on a global scale. 'Various industries will evolve with AI because everyone is striving to work more efficiently.' He pointed out that digital equipment purchased between 2020 and 2022 are now approaching their three- to five-year upgrade cycle. 'It is time for many digital users to refresh their equipment. Of course, not everyone will upgrade at the same time, but the demand is already there.' Ko explained that once someone integrates digital devices – such as laptops, smartphones or other computing devices – into their daily life or work, they are unlikely to stop using them. 'Instead, as their equipment ages, they are more likely to upgrade or refresh it rather than revert to a non-digital lifestyle,' he said. This ongoing need for updated devices contributes to continuous demand for new technology, driving growth in the industry. 'We are seeing an organic refresh cycle that will happen over the next few years, batch by batch, across companies and organisations. This has become a key consumer buying behaviour today,' Ko said. Even as SNS Network's enterprise solutions are benefiting from data centre and AI-driven infrastructure growth, the company is expanding its retail footprint to serve the growing demand for consumer ICT products. In 2024, SNS launched two multibrand concept stores – GLOO Hyperstore Queensbay Mall in Penang and NB Plaza in Selangor. This year, the company plans to open three additional brand-specific stores in Penang for Honor, MI and IT World. 'This expansion aims to strengthen the group's customer base and retail footprint,' Ko said.
