ISAC-M Seeks to Advise on IT Projects to Enhance Success Rate

The Independent Software Architect Council of Malaysia (ISAC-M), Special Interest Group of the Malaysian National Computer Confederation (MNCC), took the lead in enhancing software development efforts in Malaysia yet again by advocating the implementation of proper software architecture at the First Malaysia Architect Summit 2005 today.

Organized in collaboration with the MCA IT Resource Centre (MIRC), the Summit was designed to define, regulate and facilitate the advancement of software architecture as an industry, whilst providing a forum for the discussion of emerging architecture trends and how they can best be applied locally. This move is a vital step towards establishing the Malaysian software developer community as an internationally acknowledged producer of quality software.

Upon officiating the Summit, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Dato’ Kong Cho Ha, commended the organizers for initiating the drive to promote proper software architecture. He also acknowledged software architecture as essential to Malaysia’s efforts in producing quality, international standard software, as well as determining the success of IT projects.

Commenting that there was an increasing demand for more sophisticated and complex software solutions in Malaysia, Mr Simon Seow, Co-founder of ISAC-M and Managing Director of InfoSpec, explained, “Software Architects are in great demand globally. This is because proper software architecture is crucial in IT projects of all sizes. This is why ISAC-M, as an independent industry body, seeks to take on an advisory role and work with corporations as well as government bodies on IT projects where many facets such as interoperability and sustainability need to be taken into account.”

“Software Architects go beyond developing information systems solutions, to playing the role of an architect in the traditional sense of the word,” Mr Seow explained. “They oversee the design and construction of an IT environment, as well as apply blueprints, planning and expert foresight to unite the software developer, systems engineer, systems analyst and systems builder to develop a coherent and powerful and effective IT environment. Needless to say, he needs to have the relevant experience in software development, participate in high-level technology decision-making as well as be actively involved in the running of the business.”