Here’s to Favoriot’s expansion into new markets, wisely navigating global challenges, and making a mark worldwide with its innovative solutions.
Happy 7th Anniversary FAVORIOT!
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I keep tossing this one question back and forth in my head: “Is FAVORIOT gonna keep the lights on for another year?”
It’s like, running a startup feels like being in a marathon with no clear finish line – just hills, mountains, and valleys for days.
Jumping into entrepreneurship, I honestly didn’t see the rollercoaster ride coming.
From the outside, you always hear about these startups going from zero to hero, hitting that IPO jackpot in just a few years. It’s all about the glory days, right?
You often catch stories about startup founders bagging millions in funding, scaling from a duo to hundreds, even thousands of employees, and then making it big internationally.
Those are the success tales.
But for every one of those, there’s a bunch that just… vanish.
They’re part of the grim 90% of startups that crash and burn each year.
Those stories? Not so loud.
FAVORIOT kicked off officially on February 20, 2017, but didn’t really get rolling until April 1, 2017, with just a few of us.
Since then, a lot of the original crew has moved on, replaced by fresh faces.
The past seven years have been a wild ride, to say the least.
Here’s the scoop:
1 — Starting with Zero Revenue – We went a whole year without making a dime, with our costs through the roof.
All because we were deep in the R&D phase, working on our “Raqib” product (an IoT thing for monitoring the elderly and Hajj pilgrims).
Then, just as we were ready to roll in 2019, COVID hit, and Malaysia’s Hajj got postponed for two years (2020–2021).
Just like that, all the money we’d poured into Raqib felt like it went down the drain.
2 — When No One’s Buying – In the early days, folks would come up to me all excited about IoT, wanting to collaborate but not really sure how.
But then, crickets.
No one actually wanted to buy. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to thinking, “Are they just here to pick my brain or what?”
3 — Turning Down IoT Training Initially – At first, we thought people could just learn IoT on their own with all the tutorials out there.
Boy, were we wrong.
We only started offering commercial IoT courses by the end of 2021, almost four years too late!
4 — From 20 to 8300 Users – It began with just a handful of folks interested in our IoT platform.
Now? We’ve got users from 121 countries.
Talk about growth!
5 — Branding Favoriot – Once upon a time, googling “Favoriot” would get you “Favorito.”
Now, we’re the first thing that pops up.
We’ve made a name for ourselves in Malaysia as an IoT startup.
By some miracle, we’ve managed to claw our way out of the dreaded “Valley of Death,” despite its gravity trying to pull us back in.
Moving Forward
Maybe it’s time to hit up investors again, look for new partners, or VCs.
Back in the day, we didn’t stand a chance without traction or customers.
Rejection was the name of the game, whether pitching to investors or trying to get into accelerators.
But now?
It feels like it’s time to open up Favoriot’s doors again, see if we can snag some VC funding or find a company interested in making IoT part of their business.
Happy 7th Anniversary, FAVORIOT.
Here’s hoping this year, and the years to come, are even better than the last.
“May every team member of Favoriot grow wiser with the company, enjoying personal and professional development that leads to collective success.”
A shoutout to our earliest customers, too. Without their trust, it would’ve been a much tougher sell for the rest.
And finally, to my friends who’ve always had my back, thank you. Your support means the world.
I am new to Medium Partner. Thus, I need to learn how Publication works.
I tried sending it to some Publications but did not get any response.
Either the Editor is busy, or my article needs to meet the acceptance requirements (which I don’t).
However, I noticed that Publications can help me in two things:
1 — Managing my niche contents
2 — Allow my Followers to focus on a specific niche
I have created 4 Publications. Below are their statistics:
(1) IoT World
I created this publication because, for many years, I have had a blog called IoT World.
However, I need help engaging and giving notifications to my readers and followers except for publishing them on my Social Media channels whenever I have a new post.
By having this Publication, I will encourage them to start reading here, and I will finally stop investing my time in IoT World Blog.
The average number of daily visitors to IoT World is 4.
(2) Startup Survival Journey
I have been writing my entrepreneurship journey in my Mazlan Abbas blog. Instead of managing similar articles in Medium, I will focus my energy on Medium. Thus, I migrated my custom domain to Medium early this year.
This is a niche topic which is my hobby and my passion. Since I have been in social media and speaking engagement for many years, I wanted to share my journey and experience as a Social Media Influencer and a Thought Leader.
Of course, with all the experience writing blogs and articles online, I would like to share the challenges and tips of my journey to making money online.
By journaling the journey, I can learn what works and what doesn’t.
It will also serve as my diary as I put my effort in Medium.
I noticed that the IoT World publication has the lowest number of reads, views, and visitors, even though I have put much effort into creating content for it.
IoT World doesn’t have a Paywall compared to the rest of the Publications. I will typically publish and send a link to my email subscribers.
However, as mentioned in my article here, the number of views or reach is very high.
“IoT Notes” is an indispensable guide for anyone eager to grasp the essence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its escalating role in shaping our modern world, especially in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
This enlightening book provides foundational knowledge for beginners and in-depth insights for those looking to deepen their understanding.
It is tailored to demystify IoT systems’ intricate components and operations, making the subject approachable to a broad audience, regardless of their technical expertise.
The book delves into the transformative power of IoT in the backdrop of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, offering a nuanced exploration of how it differs from and enhances Industry 4.0.
It extends beyond theoretical concepts, offers practical guidance on implementing IoT solutions, and explores the significant impact of IoT technologies in combating global challenges like the pandemic.
Additionally, it provides a forward-looking perspective on the future of IoT, covering essential topics from the technicalities of protocols and architectures to practical applications in various industries.
With a promise of continually updated content for subscribers, “IoT Notes” is a comprehensive compilation resource essential for lecturers, students, business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the digital evolution of our society.
Dr. Mazlan is the co-founder and CEO of FAVORIOT Sdn Bhd. He is ranked among the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders on the Internet of Things (February 2019) and Digital Disruption (October 2019) by Thinkers360, Top 50 Most Impactful Smart Cities Leaders by World CSR Congress 2017, ranked Top 10 in IoT Top 100 Influencers by Postscapes 2017 & 2018, ranked №20th Thought Leader in IOT by 2014 Onalytics Report — “The Internet of Things — Top 100 Thought Leaders” and UTM Alumni Industry Personality 2016.
Before FAVORIOT, he spent 2.5 years as CEO of REDtone IOT and eight years in MIMOS Berhad as Senior Director of the Wireless Communications Cluster. He also spent 13 years in CELCOM (mobile operator), handling many senior management positions. Before Celcom, he spent ten years as an Assoc. Professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
He was the Adjunct Professor for UTM from 2008 to 2013, UTHM (2004–2005, 2013–2016), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (2018–2019), and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) (2017–2018), and Universiti Malaysia (UniMY) (2017–2019), MJIIT, UTM (2020–2022) and MMU (2022–2024).
Dr.Mazlan is a frequent speaker at many major & established IOT, IR 4.0, Smart Cities, and telco conferences locally and globally. He sits on several local universities’ Industry Advisory Panel (IAP).
He graduated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia with a BEE (1984), University of Essex (UK) with an MSc. in Telematics (1986), and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia with a Ph.D. in Telecommunications (1993).
He also received an Honorary Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from UTHM (2017) and is a TEDx Speaker.
Dr. Mazlan Abbas, CEO and Co-Founder, FAVORIOT. He is recognized globally in the areas of IoT and Smart Cities. He is an IoT thought leader who continues influencing the tech world through speaking engagements, publications, academic contributions, and membership in various industry advisory panels.
3. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT and IR 4.0 — Revolutionising the Energy Sector”, Distributed Network Technical Conference, DCON 2023, Nov. 7, 2023
4. Mazlan Abbas, “ESG in Manufacturing and the Role of Technology”, Smart Factory & Industrial IoT Conference 2023, Penang, Oct. 30–31, 2023
5. Mazlan Abbas, “Integration of IoT in Financial Services”, Seminar Kewangan RISDA, Hotel Tenera, Oct. 25, 2023
6. Mazlan Abbas, “Beyond Connectivity- The Art of Smart Measurement with IoT”, ICSIMA 2023, Tamu Hotel & Suite17 Oct. 2023
7. Mazlan Abbas, “10 Ways How IoT Can Drive ESG Compliance”, WCIT 2023, Oct.4–6, 2023
8. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT- The Game-Changer in Modern TVET Education”, Mesyuarat Penyelarasan Bersama Panel Tripartite Zon Selatan, Sept. 26, 2023
9. Mazlan Abbas, “Smart Digital Infrastructure — The Backbone of Future Smart Cities”, Smart Cities Conference, Sept.22, 2023
10. Mazlan Abbas, “Creating and Deploying IoT Solutions Using Favoriot IoT Platform”, Tech Talk, Smart Nation, Sept. 19, 2023, MITEC
11. Mazlan Abbas, “Harnessing the Power of IoT-Digital Innovations in the Public Sector”, INTAN Talk, 7 Sept. 2023
12. Mazlan Abbas, “ Humanizing IoT — Placing People at the Centre of Technology “, Keynote Speech, 11th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICoICT 2023), 23 August, 2023
13. Mazlan Abbas. “Industry Dialogue: Enabling the Smart World of Tomorrow: Innovations and Challenges in Engineering and Technology”, MECON 2023, 28 July 2023
14. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT in Action- How Smart City IoT Platform Drive Data-Driven Decision-Making”, Smart Cities and Sustainable Development 2023, July 26–27, 2023, St. Giles, The Gardens Hotel, KL
15. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT in Action- How Smart City Observatories Drive Data-Driven Decision-Making”, National Technology Sensor Forum 2023, 18 July 2023
16. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT for Business Professionals”, 1-Day Training, 6 June 2023
17. Mazlan Abbas, “Smart City IoT Platforms — Benefits and Challenges”, Digitech ASEAN Thailand, April 25, 2023
18. Mazlan Abbas, Develop IoT Project Using IoT Platform in the Era IR 4.0”, April 19, 2023, KYPJ Webinar
19. Mazlan Abbas, “Smart City Concept in Real World Case”, SEKOPI UKM, March 15, 2023
20. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT Analytics From Data to Decision Making”, Keynote Speech, SCDS 2023, Jan. 24–25, 2023
21. Mazlan Abbas, “Developing a Digital Framework for Manufacturing in Malaysia”, Manufacturing Seminar — Aspire to Action: Demystifying ESG, Jan. 17, 2023
22. Mazlan Abbas, “Riding the Waves of Industrial Revolutions”, UiTM-FIRST 2022 (HPTN 2022), Dewan Tan Sri Mahfuz, Kementerian Kerja Raya, Dec. 21, 2022
23. Mazlan Abbas, “Learn, Teach, Build and Deploy IoT”, BENU 4131, FKEKK, UTeM, December 19, 2022
24. Mazlan Abbas, “Issues and Challenges of Deploying a Smart City IoT Platform”, APT Regional Workshop on Smart City, Palm Garden Hotel, 30 Nov. 1 Dec. 2022
26. Mazlan Abbas, “Optimizing Malaysia’s Public Service Productivity with IoT Technology and IR 4.0”, Johor Bahru, Oct. 20, 2022
27. Mazlan Abbas, “Smart Environment”, Pelan Tindakan “Blueprint” Bandar Pintar, Bangi Resort Hotel, 4–5 Oct. 2022
28. Mazlan Abbas, “Harnessing the Power of IoT & IR 4.0”, Keynote Speech, ICOAIMS 2022, August 24, 2022
29. Mazlan Abbas, “How Internet of Things Will Transform Our Live”, Webinar Robogals, Monash, July 23, 2022
30. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT Innovation in Education”, Persidangan Kurikulum Kebangsaan 2022, Glenmarie Hotel & Golf Resort, July 20, 2022
31. Mazlan Abbas, “Digital Transformation — Are Your Ready? How Technologies Impact Your Industry”, Digital Tourism, Webinar, April 28, 2022
32. Mazlan Abbas, “Taking a big Leap into Smart Cities”, Smart Cities Training — Melaka, Webinar, April 25, 2022
33. Mazlan Abbas, “IIoT — Opportunities and Challenges (How-To Start Your IoT Project)”, Webinar, Taylor’s College IIoT Talk, April 22, 2022
34. Mazlan Abbas, “How to Start Building Your IoT Application”, UPM EC3904, Webinar, April, 2022
35. Mazlan Abbas, “Taking the Big LEAP into Smart Cities”, City LEAP Summit 2022, Geo Hotel, Genting Highlands, March 21, 2022
36. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things (IoT) Applications and Trends in Malaysia”, OrientTechTalk 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 16, 2022
37. Mazlan Abbas, “Driving Digital Transformation and IR 4.0 in Malaysia”, LEAP 2022, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1–3 Feb. 2022
38. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT Analytics from Data to Decision — Trends and Challenges”, UMK IoT Webinar, Jan. 19, 2022
39. Mazlan Abbas, “Harnessing the Power of IR 4.0”, Keynote Speech, MUCET 2021, November 16, 2021
40. Mazlan Abbas, “The Need for IoT Ecosystem to Become Producer Nation”, Industry-Institution Engagement & Education Summit (I2Es) 2021, Oct. 28, 2021
41. Mazlan Abbas., “Breaking the Barriers of IoT”, Keynote Address, NCIoT 2021, Oct 25, 2021
42. Mazlan Abbas, “Digitalisation for SME”, Training, Oct. 13–14, 2021
43. Mazlan Abbas, “Awareness on IoT Adoption for SMES and Business Intelligence”, KLSICCI, Oct. 11, 2021
44. Mazlan Abbas, “Ultimate Things About IoT”, BENU 4131 Industrial Talk, UTEM, Oct. 11, 2021
48. Mazlan Abbas, “Introduction to IoT”, Webinar MAIWP, August 24, 2021
49. Mazlan Abbas, “Harnessing the Power of IoT”, LENSA Digital USIM, August 18, 2021
50. Mazlan Abbas, “Fundamentals of IoT — Your IoT Journey “, IR 4.0 (Foundation) Course, ADTEC, August 17, 2021
51. Mazlan Abbas, “Embedding IoT Elements in Student’s Project”, Politeknik Mersing, August 2, 2021
52. Mazlan Abbas, “Challenges in the New Era of IR 4.0”, Keynote Speech, IPSIR 4.0, UKM, July 8, 2021
53. Mazlan Abbas, “Innovations in the Era of IR 4.0”, i-ria 2021, July 5, 2021
54. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT Middleware — The Critical Missing Component in the IoT Value Chain”, INTI International University’s Online Research Symposium on Internet of Things, June 30, 2021
55. Mazlan Abbas, “Technology and Digitalisation”, MPC, June 24, 2021
56. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT & IR 4.0 — Disruptive Era”, UTHM IAP Talk, June 13, 2021
57. Mazlan Abbas, “Way Forward — Industry Revolution 4.0”, UiTM Cawangan Kelantan Kampus Machang Talk, June 5, 2021
58. Mazlan Abbas, “Introduction to IoT”, Mini Teater STEM Kelantan, June 2, 2021
59. Mazlan Abbas, “Embedding 4IR Pillars in Student’s Projects”, Seminar IT, Politeknik Ungku Omar, June 2, 2021
60. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT and Society 5.0”, FMA Talk Series — TIS 4.0 & S5.0, May 21, 2021
61. Mazlan Abbas, “Expert Advice for the Generation-IoT”, IoT Talk UTHM, May 6, 2021
62. Mazlan Abbas, “Smart City Technology”, i-KPKT Urban Talk, April 28, 2021
63. Mazlan Abbas, “Realizing Society 5.0 and Its Relation to Industry 4.0”, MAFM-UTMSPACE Talk, April 27, 2021
64. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT — The Building Block of IR 4.0”, CPN Productive 2021, MPC Chemical Productivity Nexus, April 22, 2021
65. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT and IR 4.0 — Get Ready for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet”, CPN Productive 2021, MPC Chemical Productivity Nexus, April 20, 2021
66. Mazlan Abbas, “Harnessing the Power of IoT”, Invited Lecture, Kursus ECC3904 Seminar, Fakulti Kejuruteraan, UPM, April 17, 2021
67. Mazlan Abbas, “Harnessing the Power of IoT”, CPN Productive 2021, MPC Chemical Productivity Nexus, April 15, 2021
68. Mazlan Abbas, “IR 4.0 — Embrace or Become Obsolete”, CPN Productive 2021, MPC Chemical Productivity Nexus, April 13, 2021
69. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT in the New Norm”, Webinar ICAN Series 1, UiTM Cawangan Terengganu, April 12, 2021
70. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT Middleware”, IR 4.0 Training, Sharp, April 10, 2021
71. Mazlan Abbas, “To IoTise Every Business”, MTDC Techweek, April 6, 2021
72. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT — The Core Technology for IR 4.0 and How It Benefits SMEs”, CPN Productive 2021, MPC Chemical Productivity Nexus , March 25, 2021
73. Mazlan Abbas, “The Entrepreneurship Journey of Pre & Post Covid-19, Humanizing Innovation @MMU Webinar Series, March 25, 2021
74. Mazlan Abbas, “Increase Your Chances of Success When Applying R&D Grant”, Invited Talk, March 9, 2021
75. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT and Favoriot Platform”, Online DAQ Webinar (DAQ with IoT), March 9, 2021
76. Mazlan Abbas, “Career Path as an IoT Specialist”, UniKL BMI, Jan. 12, 2021
77. Mazlan Abbas, “What is IR 4.0”, Instagram Live, Islamic Banking Finance Club (IBFC), Dec. 28, 2020
78. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT Applications in Agriculture”, Digital Agriculture Conference 2020 (DigiAC 2020), Dec. 20, 2020
79. Mazlan Abbas, “The Ups and Downs of an IoT Entrepreneur”, UTMXCITE Entrepreneurship Webinar, Nov. 30, 2020
80. Mazlan Abbas, “Career Path as an IoT Specialist in Developing Country”, Industrial Lecture (Webinar), FKEE, UTHM, Nov. 19, 2020
81. Mazlan Abbas, “Maximise Your Research Potential with Relevant Industry”, Invited Talk (Webinar), FKEE, UTHM, Nov. 19, 2020
82. Mazlan Abbas, “Ultimate Things About IoT”, BENU 4131 Course, FKEK, UTeM, Nov. 16, 2020
83. Mazlan Abbas, “Mobility Using IoT and IR 4.0”, Tech Introduction — AI and IoT in Mobility, MaGIC Webinar, Nov. 11, 2020
84. Mazlan Abbas, “Challenges in IR 4.0”, Keynote Talk, 2020 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Telecommunication Technologies (ISTT), Nov. 11, 2020
85. Mazlan Abbas, “Intro to IoT and Healthcare for Ageing Society”, Tech Introduction — AI and IoT in Healthcare, MaGIC Webinar, Nov. 2, 2020
86. Mazlan Abbas, “Your First IoT Journey — Taking the Right Steps”, Chemical Productivity Nexus, MPC Webinar, Oct. 28, 2020
87. Mazlan Abbas, “Importance of IR 4.0 in Businesses”, Dynamic Entrepreneur Development Association (DEDAS) Webinar, Oct. 24, 2020
88. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT — A New Frontier in IR 4.0”, Keynote Talk, International Conference in Computational Intelligence (ICCI2020), Oct. 8, 2020
89. Mazlan Abbas, “Taking the Proactive Roles Through Smart Technologies”, Cyberview Webinar, August 28, 2020
90. Mazlan Abbas, “IR 4.0 and IoT — A New Frontier”, Learning Pal Webinar, July 14, 2020
91. Mazlan Abbas, “IR 4.0 — Embrace or Risk Becoming Obsolete”, I4RC 2020, June 29, 2020
92. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT — The Key Technology for IR 4.0”, Silaturahmi Digital GoFM Pagi, 23 April, 2020
93. Mazlan Abbas, “IR 4.0 — Embrace or Become Obsolete”, April 7–9, 2020
94. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT — The Building Block of IR 4.0”, POWERCOIN 2020, Sona College, India, 12–13 March 2020
95. Mazlan Abbas, “Thrive Into The Future with Industrial Revolution 4.0”, UniMY Trailblazing 5.0, Dec. 4, 2019
96. Mazlan Abbas, “Empowering the Nation Through IoT”, BMI SME CEO FORUM, Nov. 26, 2019
97. Mazlan Abbas, “Making Things Talk”, 5th Engineering Conference, Movenpick Hotel, Malaysia Airport Holdings, Nov. 20–21, 2019
98. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT-based Technology in the Era of IR 4.0”, ConFIG 2019, Nov. 7, 2019, Kuala Lumpur
99. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT in Project Management”, Keynote Speaker, IPM Day, Nov. 5, 2019 Kuala Lumpur
101. Mazlan Abbas, “IR 4.0 and IoT — The Need for a Wake Up Call”, 7th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics Engineering (ICOM 2019),IIUM Engineering Congress, PICC, Oct. 30, 2019
102. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT — The Building Block for IR 4.0”, ICETiA 2019 (International Conference on Emerging Technology and Innovative Applications 2019), Oct. 21–22, 2019, MaGIC, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
103. Mazlan Abbas, “What it Takes to Become a Digital Leader — Journey, Experience and Scenarios”, SME Meetups: 7 Principles for Digital Transformation, Oct. 15, 2019, Kuala Lumpur
104. Mazlan Abbas, “IR 4.0 — Surf or Not to Surf”, Invited Lecture, Oct. 11, 2019, UiTM
105. Mazlan Abbas, “IR and IoT — Get Ready for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet”, Invited Lecture, Oct. 8, 2019, UTeM
106. Mazlan Abbas, “Exploring Internet of Things and IR 4.0”, Invited Talk, Borneo International DroboTex 2019, Oct. 5, 2019, Kuching, Sarawak
107. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT for Construction Industry”, Seminar Construction Evolution 2019, Oct. 2, 2019
108. Mazlan Abbas, “IR 4.0 and IoT — Get Ready for Jobs of The Future”, Guest Lecture, Sept. 20, 2019, School of IT UCSI University, Malaysia
109. Mazlan Abbas, “Challenges of IoT Towards Career Development”, Invited Lecture, Politeknik Sultan Salehuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Sept. 12, 2019, Shah Alam
110. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things (IoT) and Crowdsensing in AFM Industries”, Asset Management : Readiness And Challenges Towards IR 4.0, UTM, Kuala Lumpur, August 20, 2019
111. Mazlan Abbas, “Impact of IoT in Your Future Career”, MOE-MTDC Ge I4.0, August 6, 2019, Malaysia
112. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT Solutions for Societal Well-Being”, APAN 48, July 22, 2019, UPM, Malaysia
113. Mazlan Abbas, “Where Are We in the Era of Industrial Revolution”, CITA 2019, July 16, 2019, Kuching
114. Mazlan Abbas, “New Talents for New IoT Ecosystems in Malaysia”, TVET Conference 2019, 8 July, 2019, Malaysia
115. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT and 4IR”, Invited Talk MRSM Ulul Albab Kepala Batas, July 6, 2019, Malaysia
116. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things (IoT)”, Fintech for Banks and Development Finance Institutions”, 17–19 June, 2019, Istanbul, Turkey
117. Mazlan Abbas, “Ageing in Smart Cities”, Smart Convention — 2nd Annual Smart Cities Conference, April 22, 2019, Kuala Lumpur
118. Mazlan Abbas, “IR 4.0 — To Surf or Not to Surf”, Keynote Talk, 14th Postgraduate Annual Research Seminar 2019 (PARS 2019), 10–11 April, 2019, UTM Skudai
119. Mazlan Abbas, “Journey Towards Fourth Industrial Revolution and IoT”, SEDC, 8–9 April, 2019, Kuching
120. Mazlan Abbas, “Entrepreneurship in the Digital World”, SEDC, 8–9 April, 2019, Kuching
121. Mazlan Abbas, “The RAQIB Journey — Real World Problem Meets IoT — How Solutioning is Done in the Wild”, IoT Asia 2019, Singapore
122. Mazlan Abbas, “Building a Career in IoT Industry”, Executive Talk, Politeknik Ungku Omar, March 21, 2019, Ipoh
123. Mazlan Abbas, “IR 4.0 — To Surf or To Drown”, Academic Afternoon Discourse, March 20, 2019, UiTM
124. Mazlan Abbas, “Military in the Era of Fourth Industrial Revolution”, Digital Revolution Conference — Today is the Future, March 20, 2019, MINDEF
125. Mazlan Abbas, “Business Disruptions in the Era of 4th Industrial Revolution”, UniKL Business School, Dec. 8, 2018
126. Mazlan Abbas, “Business Disruptions in the Era of 4th Industrial Revolution”, Keynote Address, RAMA University, India, Nov. 30, 2018
127. Mazlan Abbas, “Living in the Era of 4th Industrial Revolution”, TEDx Kenyalang, November 17, 2018, Kuching
128. Mazlan Abbas, “The Potential of IoT in Agriculture”, Agrobank Knowledge Sharing Series, Oct. 26, 2018
129. Mazlan Abbas. “RAQIB — For Elderly Care and Pilgrims”, Technomart IoT: Social Healthcare Services, MIGHT, Oct. 22, 2018
130. Mazlan Abbas, “Your Journey Towards Fourth Industrial Revolution”, Time to Talk, Digital Media, IUMW, Oct 25, 2018
131. Mazlan Abbas, “Your First IoT Journey”, Majlis Kolaborasi Hubungan Industri Binaan & Senibina, UKM, 24 October 2018
132. Mazlan Abbas, “The Next Big Wave — How IoT Will Shape the Future of Projects”, PMIMY 2018, Sept. 25, 2018
133. Mazlan Abbas, “Smart Cities and IoT: The Opportunities and Challenges Ahead”, Khazanah ICT Day 2018, August 29, 2018, Kuala Lumpur
134. Mazlan Abbas, “IR4.0 Transitional Stage — Where Are We Now?”, Pos Aviation Innoviation 2018 , July 26, 2018
135. Mazlan Abbas, “Unleashing Your Potential — From ZERO to Thought Leader”, Adjunct Professor Lecture, Dewan Auditorium FIK, UniSZA Kampus Besut, July 8, 2018
136. Mazlan Abbas, “Trend and Challenges in IoT”, CIS Adjunct Professor Lecture, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), July 5, 2018, UTP
137. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT Innovation Ecosystem”, Keynote Speech, June 27–28, 2018, Smart Cities Global Technologies and Investment Summit, Algiers, Algeria
138. Mazlan Abbas, “Industry Revolution 4.0 — How Disruptive Technology Affects Business Globally”, Invited Talk, Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School (AAGBS), UiTM SHAH ALAM, June 9, 2018, Malaysia.
140. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things — The Enabler for 4th Industrial Revolution”, April 17, 2018, Seminar Revolusi Industri 4.0: Memperkasa Pendidikan, Dewan Ibnu Sina, TATI University College, Terengganu
141. Mazlan Abbas, “Digital Revolution 4.0 is Here Today”, Purwadekha Tech Wave 2018, March 14–15, 2018, Jakarta, Indonesia
142. Mazlan Abbas, “Industry 4.0 — Riding the Waves”, TVET Malaysia Engagement Towards Industry 4.0, March 22, 2018, PWTC, Malaysia
143. Mazlan Abbas, Guest Speaker, Industry 4.0 Implementation and Adoption Workshop, July 2 & July 17, 2018, National Instruments Academy and Innovation Nucleus, TPM, Malaysia
144. Mazlan, Abbas, “Journey from Product-Based to Outcome-Based IoT Business Model”, One Day Seminar on ‘Smart Cities & Urban Science, Feb. 27, 2018, Wisma IEM, 01- Auditorium Tan Sri Prof. Chin Fung Kee, Third Floor, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
145. Mazlan Abbas, “Journey into Monetizing Internet of Things”, IoT Kuwait, Dec. 19–21, 2017, Kuwait
146. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT in the Cloud”, Network Week, UPM, Dec. 7, 2017
147. Mazlan Abbas, “Moving Up or Down the IoT Value Chain”, Keynote, 2017 International Conference on Electrical, Electronic, Communication and Control Engineering”, 4–5 December 2017, UTM KL.
148. Mazlan Abbas, “The Journey of an IoT Entrepreneur”, Industrial Talk, Dec. 4, 2017, UPM
150. Mazlan Abbas, “Challenges of Making IoT a Ubiquitous Service”, World Access Interconnect Forum (WAIF) 2017, Nov. 21–23, 2017, Kuala Lumpur
151. Mazlan Abbas, “Journey Towards IoT 4.0 With IoT”, IoT Open Day, UTM, Nov. 21, 2017
152. Mazlan Abbas,” IOT & The Anatomy of a Smart City”, Keynote, 2017 Asia Pacific Microwave Conference, 13–16 November 2017, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel.
153. Mazlan Abbas, “Industry 4.0 and Smart City — The “Energy Pill” for IoT in Malaysia”, SIRIM Symposium on Manufacturing with Nanotechnology — Towards Industry 4.0, November 6–7, 2017
154. Mazlan Abbas, “Driving Towards an IoT Payoff: Keep It Simple — It’s Not Just About the Technology”, Indonesia Digital Economic Summit 2017, Oct. 25–26, 2017, Jakarta
155. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT — The Third Internet Tsunami Is Here”, Oct. 9, 2017, EPF IT Day
156. Mazlan Abbas, “Are We Ready for IoT Now? Or Risk Being Left Behind”, Sept. 29, 2017, IIUM
157. Mazlan Abbas, “Awareness of IoT Platforms and Applications”, German-Malaysia Institute, GMI Auditorium, Sept. 27, 2017
158. Mazlan Abbas, “Generation-IoT: The Key to Business Survival in 21st Century”, Sept. 14, 2017, WOU, Penang
159. Mazlan Abbas, “Challenging the Giants”, Asean Technology Summit, July 27–28, 2017, Kuala Lumpur
160. Mazlan Abbas, “The Facility Manager of Tomorrow”, Building Maintenance 2017, August 23–24, 2017, Kuala Lumpur
161. Mazlan Abbas, “The Internet of Things (IoT) Journey”, August 10, 2017, UTP
162. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT — The Third Wave of Tsunami is Here”, MYSEC 2017, August 7, 2017, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
163. Mazlan Abbas, “Ride the Wave of IoT to Survive the 21st Century”, Industry and Institution Engagement (I2E) Summit, August 4, 2017, MJII, Beranang
164. Mazlan Abbas. “Global Economic Trend — How Internet of Things and Big Data Shape Better Outlook for Your Business”, INSKEN, July 27, Kuala Lumpur
165. Mazlan Abbas, “Building a Sustainable Citizen-Centric Smart City Approach”, Tech trend 2017, 17 July 2017, APU, Kuala Lumpur
166. Mazlan Abbas, “Your Next IoT Journey is NOW”, IoT Innovation Day, APU, July 11, 2017, Kuala Lumpur
167. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things — Trends, Challenges and Opportunities”, Industrial Talk, 21 June 2017, UiTM Shah Alam.
168. Mazlan Abbas, “Your Next IoT Journey”, Industrial Talk, 29 May 2017, UniMAP, Perlis.
169. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things — We Are at The Tip of An Iceberg”, Industrial Talk, 24 May 2017, UTeM, Melaka.
170. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things Journey”, Industrial Talk, 21 May 2017, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai.
171. Mazlan Abbas, “Where Do Service Providers Stand in the Age of Iot?”, Digital Leadership Transformation Seminar, Hosted by Dhiraagu, Maldives, May 10, 2017
172. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT for Smart Cities”, Invited Talk, The 6th International Conference on Computing and Informatics 2017 (ICOCI 2017), 25–27 April 2017, Sama-Sama Hotel.
173. Mazlan Abbas, “Guide in Building Smart Cities by Profiling Them”, International Symposium of IoT Cloud Infrastructure Technology (IoT-CIT), UniKL, March 8, 2017
174. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things”, Invited Lecture, IMechE UNITEN Student Chapter, UNITEN, 10 Jan 2017
175. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things Workshop,” Smart Cities Expo World Forum (SCEWF) 2016, Sydney, Australia, 12–13 Dec. 2016
176. Mazlan Abbas, “Building Smart Cities Through the Eyes of Citizens and Avoiding Citizen Engagement Pitfalls,” Smart Cities Expo World Forum (SCEWF) 2016, Sydney, Australia, 12–13 Dec. 2016
177. Mazlan Abbas, “The Road to Smart Cities and Connected Citizens — Are We There Yet Barriers and Tolls”, TM Forum Live! Asia 2016, 7–8 December 2016, Marina Mandarin Hotel, Singapore
178. Mazlan Abbas, “Developing Interconnectedness of Citizens”, Smart Cities Asia 2016, 18–19 Oct. 2016, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
179. Mazlan Abbas, “Revolutionizing FM Services through Internet of Things (IoT): Is Your Facility Ready” Building Maintenance Conference 2016, 21–22 Sept. 2016, Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
180. Mazlan Abbas, “Smart Citizens — Power to Sense”, APAC Smart Cities Forum 2016, 26–27, Sept. 2016
181. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things — Preparing Yourself for a Smart Nation”, 2017 Budget Discourse, Ministry of Finance, April 6, 2016
182. Mazlan Abbas, “Issues and Challenges of Deploying a Smart Citizen Engagement Solution”, IoT Asia 2016, Singapore Expo, 30–31 March 2016
183. Mazlan Abbas, “Sensing-as-a-Service — A New Business Model for IOT”, Adjunct Professor Talk, UTHM, Batu Pahat, 21 March, 2016
184. Mazlan Abbas, “Profiling the City with IOT”, Adjunct Professor Talk, UTHM, Batu Pahat, 21 March, 2016
185. Mazlan Abbas, “Smart Citizens”, UK Connected Cities, UK Trade & Investment, Kuala Lumpur, 14–16 March 2016
186. Mazlan Abbas, “The Connected World: Future of Possibilities” BW Internet of Things Expo, 11th March 2016, The Leela Ambience, Gurgaon, India
187. Panel Session, “IoT & Smart Cities: Connected Cities. Connected Governance”, Internet of Things Expo, 11th March 2016, The Leela Ambience, Gurgaon, India
188. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT — The Tip of an Iceberg”, Invited Talk, MUBIN, March 6, 2016
189. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT for Smart Cities”, Invited Talk, UTM-KL, March 4, 2016
190. Mazlan Abbas, “Smart City Application for Local Authority Using CitiAct — A Case Study”, Building Local Capacity in Understanding, Analyzing and Visualizing Big Data in Malaysian Cities in Melaka, 4th MELAKA Workshop, 29 Feb — 2 March 2016
191. Mazlan Abbas, “Social Media & Crowdsensing for National Development”, Social Media Discourse Themed “Infinite Possibility — Where Voice is raised Anonymously”, Invited Talk, UiTM Lendu, Malacca, Feb. 23, 2016
193. Mazlan, Abbas, “Sensing-as-a-Service for Smart Cities”, 2015 IEEE 12th Malaysia International Conference on Communications (MICC 2015), Hilton Kuching, 23–25 November, 2015 — http://micc2015.comvt.org
194. Mazlan Abbas, “Current and Future Trends in IOT”, Industrial Talk, 3rd Thundercloud Mini Symposium, MMU Melaka, 14 Dec. 2015
195. Mazlan Abbas, “Building Smart Cities with Smart Citizens”, GeoSmart Asia 2015, 29th Sep — 1st Oct 2015, PWTC, KL
196. Mazlan Abbas, “IOT — Smart City and Smart Citizens”, Invited Speaker, UTP IEEE Circuits & Systems Malaysia, 28 Oct. 2015, UTP, Malaysia
197. Mazlan Abbas, “Listen to the Pulse of the City Using IOT”, Adjunct Prof. Lecture, UTHM, 21 Sept. 2015
198. Mazlan Abbas, “IOT — Better Insights with Data Blending”, Industrial Talk, MMU, 17 Sept. 2015,
199. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things and Big Data — The Perfect Marriage”, Invited keynote Speaker, International Conference on Soft Computing in Data Science 2015 (SCDS2015), 2–3 Sept. 2015, Pullman, Putrajaya
200. Mazlan Abbas, “Empowering Smart Citizen to Sense” — ASEAN IoT Innovation Forum, 25–26 August, 2015, Hotel Istana, Malaysia
201. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things — Connecting and Aggregating the Innovative Minds”, Invited Keynote Speaker, International Conference on Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2015 (IC3E 2015) 10–11 August, 2015, Malacca
202. Mazlan Abbas, “IoT is Here: Where Do Service Providers Stand in the Age of IoT?”, Invited Speaker, CommunicAsia 2015, June 2–5, 2015, Singapore
203. Mazlan Abbas, “M2M/IoT Success — Overcoming industry fragmentation and a lack of standards”, Invited Panelist, Asia M2M/IOT Business Platform, May 28–29, 2015, Bangkok
204. Mazlan Abbas, “Research Challenges — The Characteristics of a Good Researcher”, Adjunct Professor Invited Talk, May 18, 2015, UTHM
205. Mazlan Abbas, “Sensing-as-a-Service: Prepare for the Next Business Model for Internet of Things”, IOT Global Innovation Forum 2015, April 21–22, 2015, Dallas USA
206. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things — Building a Smarter World”, Invited Talk, April 15,2015, Taylor’s University.
207. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things — The Gold is in the Sensor data”, Adjunct Professor Invited Talk, Feb. 9, 2015, UTHM
208. Mazlan Abbas, “Trends and Challenges in Delay Tolerant Network (DTN) or Mobile Opportunistic Network (OppNet)”, Adjuct Professor Invited Talk, April 2, 2014, UTHM
209. Mazlan Abbas, “Quantified Self & Lifelogging Meets Internet of Things”, Adjunct Professor Invited Talk, April 1, 2014, UTHM
210. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things — The Tip of the Iceberg or the Tipping Point?”, Adjunct Professor Invited Talk, Dec. 5, 2013, UTHM
211. Mazlan Abbas, “Future of Broadband in Malaysia”, Adjunct Professor Invited Talk, Dec. 4, 2013, UTHM
212. Mazlan Abbas, “Research and Commercialization Challenges”, Adjunct Professor Invited Talk, Aug. 29, 2013, UTHM
213. Mazlan Abbas, “Latest Trends in Wireless Technology”, Adjunct Professor Invited Talk, Aug. 28, 2013, UTHM
214. Mazlan Abbas, “Digital Lifestyle Malaysia — Initiatives and Challenges”, The 3rd Annual International Congress U-World 2013, June 20–22, Dalian, China
215. Mazlan Abbas, Nur Husna and Norsheila Fisal, “Performance Evaluation of Binary Spray and Wait OppNet Protocol in the Context of Emergency Scenario”, PerNEM 2013, March 18–22, 2013, San Diego, USA
216. Mazlan Abbas, “Internet of Things: Technology and Applications”, Invited Speaker, WSN Seminar, 10 Oct. 2012, UiTM
217. David Chieng Heng, Ting Kee Ngoh, Kwong Kae Hsiang, Mazlan Abbas, “Analysis of IEEE802.11n Dual Radio Relay Network Topologies”, ICNI 2012, 24–25 Nov 2012. Bangkok.
218. Lo Ka Kien, Kwong Kae Hsiang, Ting Kee Ngoh, David Chieng Heng Tze, Choong Khong Neng, Mazlan Abbas, “Bridging the Gap of Digital Divide Between Rural and Urban Areas in Malaysia with Low Cost WiMAX-WiFiMultihop Network for Rural Broadband Connectivity”, IET ICWCA, Oct 8–10, 2012, Kuala Lumpur
219. Seyed Dawood Sajjadi Torshizi, Lo Ka Kien, Kwong Kae Hsiang, Ting Kee Ngoh, David Chieng Heng Tze, Mazlan Abbas, Fazirulhisyam, Heng-Siong Lim, “An Investigation of Vegetation Effect on the Performance of IEEE 802.11n Technology at 5.18 GHz”, IET ICWCA, Oct 8–10, 2012, Kuala Lumpur
220. Ho Peng Hou, Derek, Lim, Kwong Kae Hsiang, Ting Kee Ngoh, David Chieng Heng Tze, Chien, Mazlan Abbas, “End-To-End Performance Analysis on Wireless Multi-Hop Network with Deterministic Offered Load”, IET ICWCA, Oct 8–10, 2012, Kuala Lumpur
221. Kwong Kae Hsiang , Lo Ka Kien, Seyed Dawood Sajjadi Torshizi, David Chieng Heng Tze and Mazlan Abbas, “Mesh Network in Tropical Rural Areas: A Feasibility Study”, ICECCS 2012, Nanning, China, 15–17 June,
222. Mazlan Abbas, “WiWi — the WiFi Solution for bridging the Digital Divide in Malaysia”, WiFI World Summit, 11–12 September, 2012, Barcelona
223. Mazlan Abbas, Invited Speaker, “WiWi — Bridging the Digital Divide Solution” at Malaysian Pavillion (CommunicAsia 2012, Singapore, 20 & 21 June, 2012)
225. Mazlan Abbas, Keynote Speaker, 1st UTM-MIMOS Symposium on Advanced Telecommunications Technology (USATT-2012), 25–26 April, 2012
226. Mazlan Abbas, “Wireless Communications”, Asian Forum on Information Communications Technology 2012 (AFICT 2012), June 7, 2012
227. Norhidayu Shahila Abu Hassa, Sazzad Hossain, Nur Halina Abd Wahab. Sharifah Hafizah Syed Ariffin, Liza Abd Latiff, Norshiela Fisal, Mazlan Abbas and Choong Kheng Neng, “Performance Analysis of Location Tracking System for Multiple Levels”, Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Advanced Network, Apricot-APAN 2011, 15–25 Feb. 2011, Hong Kong.
228. N. Satiman, N.N.I. Maarof, A.I.A. Zamani, N. Fisal, S.K.S. Yusuf, S.H.S. Ariffin and M. Abbas, “A Route Selection Algorithm for WiMAX Mobile Multi-Hop Relay Networks”, 4th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation & Optimization (ICMSAO 2011), 19–21 April, 2011.
229. Anis Izzati A.Z., Norsheila Fisal, Sharifah K. Syed Yusof and Mazlan Abbas, “On the performance of Space-Time Cooperative Relay in Fading Channel”, 4th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation & Optimization (ICMSAO 2011), 19–21 April, 2011
230. Nurul Nazirah M.I.Mm, N. Satiman, Anis Izzati A.Z., Norsheila Fisal, Sharifah K. Syed Yusof, Sharifah H.S. Ariffin and Mazlan Abbas, “Cross-Layer Routing Approach in Highly Dynamic Networks”, 4th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation & Optimization (ICMSAO 2011), 19–21 April, 2011.
231. Anis Izzati A.Z., Norsheila Fisal, Sharifah K. Syed Yusof and Mazlan Abbas, “On the performance of Space-Time Cooperative Relay in Fading Channel, 4th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Applied Optimization”, 19–21 April, 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
232. M. Abbas, “Wireless Broadband — Building the Ecosystem for Emerging Markets”, 18–19 January 2011, Dubai.
233. M. Abbas, “WiMAX and e-Government”, WiMAX Forum Southeast Asia Regional Focus, 23–25 November 2010, Kuala Lumpur
234. M. Abbas, Keynote Speech, “Wireless Broadband — Building the Eco-system”, T&M Circle 2010, 15 July 2010, Sime Darby Convention Centre, K.Lumpur, Malaysia
235. M. Abbas, “Wireless Broadband Eco-System — How We Can Do Better?”, The Asia-Pacific Telecommunications and ICT Development Forum (ADF), 18–20 May 2010, Tokyo, Japan
236. M. Abbas, Keynote Speech, “Wireless Broadband — Building the Eco-system”, Fourth International Symposium on Broadband Communications (ISBC’10). 11th — 14th July 2010, Hotel Equatorial, Melaka, Malaysia
237. M. Abbas, Special Lecture on Telecommunications, “Introduction to WiMAX”, 31 Dec. 2009, UTeM, Melaka.
238. K.N. Choong, M. Abbas, O.M. Said, C.S. Lee and R.M.A.R. Mohamed, “The setup of national IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) testbed: Approach and challenges”, International Conference on Information Networking, 20–23 January 2009, Cheng Mai, Thailand.
239. K.N. Choong and M. Abbas, “OpenFMC lab: The convergence platform for next generation applications development”, 3rd IEEE International Conference on Digital Ecosystems and Technologies, 31 May — 3 June, 2009, Istanbul, Turkey.
240. C.S. Lee, K.N. Choong, S.G. Koh, C.O. Chow and M. Abbas, “Performance study on audio codec and session transfer of open source VoIP applications”, International Conference on Mobile, Wireless and Optical Communications Networks, 25–27 December 2009, Bangkok, Thailand.
241. Nur Haliza Abdul Wahab, Sharifah H. S. Ariffin, Norsheila Fisal, Adel, Liza Abdul Latiff, Choong Khong Neng and Mazlan Abbas, “Location Tracking for Nearest Device in Device Switching”, Proceedings of 2009 IEEE International Conference on Antennas, Propagation and Systems (INAS 2009), 3–5 Dec. 2009, Johor, Malaysia.
242. M. Abbas, “Bridging the Digital Divide Using WiMAX”, Awareness Seminar on Telecommunication Standards & Practices”, Aug. 11, 2009, SKMM, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
243. M. Abbas, Invited Speaker at P1 Expert Net, “Enabling Technology for Connecting Communities”, Aug 14, 2009, Packet Hub, Malaysia
244. M. Abbas, “Can WiMAX Provides Solution for Bridging the Digital Divide?”, WiMAX World Congress Asia, Singapore, April 28–29, 2009
245. M. Abbas, “Connecting the Unconnected — Bridging the Digital Divide Using WiMAX”, IPCentral/Wireless World, CeBIT 2009, Hannover, Germany. March 4, 2009.
246. M. Abbas, “Providing WiMAX Broadband Services for Underserved Areas”, Asia pacific Telecommunications and ICT Development Forum (ADF), Bangkok, Thailand, November 11–13, 2008.
247. Rashid A. Saeed , Hafizal Mohamad , Borhanuddin Mohd. Ali, Mazlan Abbas, “WiFi/WiMAX Heterogeneous Seamless Handover”, 2008 Third International Conference on Broadband Communications, Information Technology & Biomedical Applications, November 2008 , pp. 169–174, South Africa.
248. M. Abbas, “Implementing Ubiquitous Networks with IPv6”, Invited Speaker, MIMOS Technology Preview Symposium 2008, Malaysia, June 30, 2008.
249. M. Abbas, “Mobile WiMax — Will it stands on its own to be successful?”, Invited Speaker, MIMOS Technology Forum 2007, Malaysia, 5 December 2007.
250. M. Abbas, “IMS Application Developer Eco-System — Catalyst for NGN” as an Invited Speaker at Motorola Penang Technical Symposium, Penang, Malaysia, 27 November 2007.
251. M. Abbas, “Building NGN Together — Towards a Regional IMS Eco-System”, Doc. 140, 36th AIC Conference, Manila, Phillipines, 19–23 November 2007.
252. M. Abbas, “Towards Ubiquitous Malaysia — Issues and Challenges”, Doc. 162, 35th AIC Conference, Saitama, Japan, 5–9 March 2007.
253. M. Abbas, “Harnessing the Power of Developers”, MEDC (Microsoft Mobile & Embedded DevCon) 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 27, 2006 (Invited Speaker)
254. M. Abbas, “Implementing the Wireless Enterprise”, Mobile Asean 2005, Bangkok, Thailand, 11–14 Oct. 2005
255. M. Abbas, “Examining the New Value Chain in 3G”, Doc №36, 28th AIC Conference, Manila, Philippines, 11–15 November 2002 (Also presented similar paper at Mobiles Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 12–13 August 2002)
256. M. Abbas, “Wireless Commercial Services in Malaysia”, 26th APECTEL, Moscow, Russia, 19 –20 August 2002
257. M. Abbas, “Advanced Telecommunication Technologies — An Operator’s Perspectives”, CITA’01, Kuching , Malaysia, 2001
258. M. Abbas, “Celcom’s Short Message Services (SMS) — The Era of Mobile Data Era in Malaysia”, Doc SS/24, 26th AIC Conference, Hanoi, Vietnam, 5–9 November 2001
259. M. Abbas and M.A. Ali, “Integrating Billing and Customer Care Systems for Customer Satisfaction”, Integrating eBilling & eCustomer Care, Singapore, 24–26 July, 2000.
260. M. Abbas, “AIC Internet Video-on-Demand (I-VOD) Project Status”, 22nd AIC Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 15 -18 June 1999.
261. M. Abbas, “AIC Internet Video-on-Demand (I-VOD) Multimedia Service — Project Updates”, Doc 50/P, 21st AIC Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 24–28 August 1998.
262. M. Abbas, “TEMAN Test-bed International Inter-working”, Doc. 51/P, 21st AIC Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 24–28 August 1998.
263. M. Abbas and N. Mustafa, “Proposal for Experimenting and Video Hosting the Web Site for AIC Internet Video-on-Demand (I-VOD) Multimedia Service”, Doc 11/D, 20th AIC Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2–6 March1998.
264. M. Abbas, “ATM Developments in Malaysia — Status Updates”, Doc 13/P, 19th AIC Conference, Phuket, Thailand, 12–17 May 1997.
265. M. Abbas, “Performance Analysis of a Non-Preemptive Priority Scheme for ATM Multimedia Services”, SBT/IEEE International Telecommunications Symposium (ITS’94), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, pp. 447–451, 22–25 Aug. 1994
266. F. Mazlan, M. Abbas and N.M. Kassim, “Design of an ISDN Mini Switching System”, Seminar Penyelidikan Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik 1994, UTM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 22–23 June 1994.
267. I.M. Yusoff and M. Abbas, “Sistem Suis Kecil Luar Bandar”, Seminar Penyelidikan Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik 1994, UTM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 22–23 June 1994
268. M. Abbas, “Modelling of Multimedia Traffic Control for ATM Networks”, Broadband Islands ’94,- Connecting with the End-User, Elsevier Science B.V., pp. 253–264, 1994 (Also appear in Proc. of the 3rd International Conference on Broadband Islands, Hamburg, Germany, 7–9 June, 1994)
269. K.Seman and M. Abbas, “Basics of Software Technology”, Asian ISDN Council (AIC) 13th Working Groups Meeting, Singapore, May 29-June 2, 1994
270. M. Abbas, “ATM Technology: The Key for Tomorrow’s Multimedia Applications”, First National Seminar on Telecommunications in Conjunction with World Telecommunications Day, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17–18 May 1994.
271. M. Abbas and Z. A. Ahmad, “Performance Evaluation of Selective Cell Discarding Control in ATM Networks”, Proceedings IEEE ICCS/ISITA ’92, Vol. I, Singapore, 16–20 Nov. 1992, pp. 142–146
272. M. Abbas and Z. A. Ahmad, “Analysis of a Partial Buffer Sharing Control with Bursty Traffic in ATM Networks”, Proceedings 1992 IEEE Region 10 International Conference (TENCON ’92), Vol. I, Melbourne, Australia, 11–13 Nov. 1992, pp. 16–20
273. M. Abbas, Z.A. Ahmad and D.G. Smith, “A Congestion Control Scheme for Integrated Voice and Data Multiplexer”, Proceedings XIV International Switching Symposium (ISS’92), Vol. II, Japan, 25–30 Oct. 1992, pp. 316–340.
274. Z. Yahya, H. Ismail and M. Abbas, “Making Long Distance Communication for the IBM PC/Compatible More Worthy”, Proceedings EDUCOMP ’91, Malaysia, November 1991, pp. 103–109
275. J.M.A. Bakar and M. Abbas, “Integrated Services Switching System (ISSS)”, International Conference on Communications Systems (ICCS’90), 5–9 November 1990, Singapore, pp. 270–274
276. M. Abbas, A.R. Seliman and M.N. Dimon, “ISDN in Malaysia — A Dream Towards Reality”, First Computer Science National Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24–25 January 1989
277. K. Seman and M. Abbas, “Information Technology: The Beginning of a New Era in Malaysia”, PTC’89, Hawaii, USA, 15–18 January, 1989
278. Z.A. Ahmad, S. Hassan and M. Abbas, “Telecommunications Development in Malaysia”, PTC’88, Hawaii, USA, 15–18 February 1988
279. M. Abbas and N. Saat, “Computer Aided Video (CAV) — Video Production and Information Network System”, EDUCOMP ’87, Genting Highlands , Malaysia, 24–26 November 1987
280. M. Abbas, “ISDN: Prospects and Challenges for Malaysia”, National Conference on Networking and Data Communications in National Development, Telecomms ’87, Invited Paper, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 12–13 October 1987
281. S. Hassan and M. Abbas, “Office Automation: Applications to the University Environment”, Recent Trends In Communications Engineering Conference, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia, 15–18 September 1987
282. M. Abbas, “ISDN: The Needs for a Transition in Malaysian Telecommunications Network”, Data Communications Symposium, MNCC’87, K. Lumpur, Malaysia, 17 August 1987
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Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d become an author of multiple eBooks, let alone publish three in just a month. My latest journey in writing has been nothing short of a whirlwind, and I’m here to tell you how I managed it — and how you can follow suit.
Let me pull back the curtain on my writing process. It’s surprisingly straightforward and something you can replicate. My strategy was simple: I curated the best articles from my blog and transformed them into eBooks. No magic, just a bit of hard work and smart repurposing of content I already had.
The first eBook I launched was “My Startup Survival,” a personal narrative about my foray into entrepreneurship. The cover was a simple Canva creation, but it conveyed the essence of my startup journey. This book was a labor of love, a reflection on the trials and triumphs of building something from the ground up.
The second was “IoT: A Beginner’s Guide,” initially titled “IoT Frontier.” It took me two years to overcome my procrastination and finally get it out there. This eBook was a deep dive into the Internet of Things, written to demystify the field for newcomers.
This book isn’t just a guide; it’s an expedition into the world of IoT platforms. It starts with the basics, explaining why on-premise IoT platforms are critical for deployments. Then, it compares various IoT platforms to help decision-makers choose the right one for their needs.
The heart of the book is the in-depth exploration of the Favoriot IoT Platform. I break down its plans, capabilities, and how businesses and developers can leverage it for their IoT projects. But I don’t stop there. The book also offers practical guidance on crafting IoT solutions, reducing development time, and tailoring platforms to specific verticals.
I delve into the role of IoT in education, arguing for its integration into university curriculums to prepare future developers. Case studies sprinkle the book, bringing the theories to life with real-world applications.
By the end, I hope to leave readers with a clear understanding of IoT’s transformative power across various sectors, championed by platforms like Favoriot.
So, if you’re a business leader, an IoT developer, or an educator, “Mastering IoT with Favoriot” is penned for you. It’s a blend of theoretical insights and actionable advice, all aimed at harnessing the potential of IoT.
And there you have it, the story of how I published three eBooks in a month. If I’ve sparked a curiosity in you about IoT or writing, I invite you to read my guide. It’s more than just a book; it’s a blueprint for innovation in the IoT landscape.
Journeying Through the Telecom Labyrinth: Lessons from a Diverse Management Career
Embarking on my career at one of Malaysia’s leading telecommunications companies, I found myself in a whirlwind of varied management roles.
My early days were a deep dive into the multifaceted world of telecom, from research and development to network operations and business management.
This rotational approach wasn’t just about career advancement; it was a journey into the heart of the industry’s complexities and interconnections.
Each role presented its unique challenges, shaping my approach to leadership and excellence.
I learned the art of agility, adapting swiftly to changes and innovating in the face of complex problems.
Tech Evolution: Riding the Wave of Change
The technological aspect of my tenure was nothing short of exhilarating. Immersed in an industry characterized by rapid evolution, I developed a passion for the ever-changing tech landscape.
This inclination towards dynamic and innovative environments significantly influenced my career trajectory, pushing me towards creative and strategic roles over routine operational tasks.
The Art of Team Management: Understanding Diversity and Adaptability
One of the most challenging yet fulfilling aspects of my journey was managing diverse teams.
The variation in team sizes and the unique mix of backgrounds and attitudes brought forth distinctive challenges.
It was imperative to develop adaptable management strategies.
These experiences sharpened my skills in conflict resolution, team cohesion, and empathetic leadership, underscoring the importance of empathy and understanding in managing diverse teams.
Balancing Tech and Market Needs in Product Development
My role in product development was particularly enlightening.
It required me to balance technical feasibility with market demands, emphasizing the need to align technical solutions with business objectives.
This period highlighted the necessity of ensuring our products not only met technological standards but also catered to and satisfied customer needs.
The High Stakes of Business Management
Taking the reins of a division with nearly RM 50 million in annual revenue was a daunting yet rewarding challenge.
It demanded acute business insight, strategic foresight, and robust risk management. Juggling ambitious growth targets with the imperative of operational sustainability was a constant balancing act.
Crisis Management: Overcoming Billing System Transition Challenges
A particularly challenging phase was overseeing the transition to a new billing system.
This phase, laden with technical challenges and customer dissatisfaction, was a rigorous test of my crisis management abilities.
The high-tension environment and the fear of a key staff resignation potentially crippling the company taught me valuable lessons in resilience and strategic problem-solving.
The Lasting Value of Professional Relationships
Beyond the professional milestones, the enduring friendships formed during my tenure at the telco are among my most treasured experiences.
These relationships, spanning over two decades, extend beyond professional boundaries and remain a cherished part of my life.
Conclusion: Reflecting on a Journey of Growth and Connection
In summing up my 13-year tenure with the Malaysian telco, it’s clear that it was a journey marked by challenges, triumphs, and significant personal development.
It instilled in me the importance of adaptability, the value of lifelong learning, and the power of human connections.
I am deeply grateful for the myriad lessons learned and the enduring relationships built, which continue to enrich my life in countless ways.
The Author was standing in front of the lecture theatre.
Imagine spending days meticulously crafting a presentation, only to face a presenter’s worst nightmare: corrupted slides.
This was the scenario I encountered before a recent lecture at a local University (UNITEN).
The Discovery
The chaos unfolded just as I was setting up for the big day.
It was the third day of 2024!
My laptop was hooked up, the projector was ready, and I was about to dazzle the audience with my well-prepared slides.
But fate had other plans.
To my horror, I discovered several of my slides were blank, devoid of the crucial information I had painstakingly compiled.
The timing couldn’t have been worse!
The Warning Ignored
Reflecting on this mishap, I recalled a critical moment from the previous day.
As I was packing up, my computer, running PowerPoint, flashed a warning about a problem with the file’s save process.
In my haste, I dismissed this. The issue stemmed from my decision to rename the slides folder.
Unaware of the impending disaster, I saved the file under a different name and thought nothing more of it.
My fault!
This is the lesson for being too complacent and overconfident!
I have previously made hundreds of presentations, and everything ran smoothly… until that day!
The Improvised Solution
There I was, in front of an eager audience, grappling with the reality of my situation.
Time was ticking, and I needed a quick fix. Scrambling through my digital archives, I found old slides from past presentations.
It wasn’t ideal, but it was a start.
The process was cumbersome, having to merge and present two separate files.
The seamless flow I had envisioned was now a patchwork of old and new, with some of the freshly prepared slides tragically lost to corruption.
The Silver Lining
Despite these unexpected events, the lecture was a partial disaster.
I navigated through the improvised presentation, covering as much material as possible.
Admittedly, key points needed to be addressed due to the missing slides.
However, the experience became an impromptu lesson in adaptability and problem-solving – valuable skills in any professional setting.
Reflections and Lessons Learned
As I reflect on this incident, backing up work and heeding software warnings stands out starkly.
In the world of digital presentations, such mishaps are not uncommon.
The key takeaway for me, and one I hope to impart to others, is the significance of being prepared for the unexpected. Always have a backup plan, and maybe a backup for the backup!
The Author managed to recover back the old slides and continue with the presentation.
This experience, though fraught with challenges, was a memorable start to my lecturing endeavors in 2024.
It served as a reminder that the best lessons are sometimes learned outside the confines of meticulously prepared slides.
I must not be complacent and overconfident.
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After preparing presentation slides for several days to give a lecture to Uniten students yesterday, I found that the slides had become corrupted.
Many slides were missing information! This happened just as I had connected my computer and projected it onto the screen.
I remembered that when I was about to shut down my computer before heading to Uniten yesterday afternoon, the PowerPoint software warned me that there was an issue with saving the file.
Perhaps it was because I changed the folder name while making the slides. But I continued to save it with a different name without suspecting anything.
Back to my story in front of the students, I had to quickly search for old slides I had previously used.
I combined two presentation files. Therefore, I had to open and present them separately.
However, some of the new slides could not be shown because they were corrupted.
Thankfully, the presentation yesterday still went well, although I lost a few points that I couldn’t convey.
That’s a brief story of my first presentation or lecture experience in the new year 2024.
Dr. Mazlan Abbas 