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Datec
Datec is the leading business technology, services and solutions provider in Papua New Guinea, Fiji and other Island Nations throughout the South Pacific region. The company offers technology peripherals, software, professional and data services to a wide range of government and business operations. Adding to its strong market position, Datec is a licensed reseller in the South Pacific of top business brands including Avaya, Canon, Cisco, Diebold, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle among others.
Datec was founded in Fiji in 1985. Starting from an initial revenue base of USD $200,000, the company now generates USD $40 million in revenue annually.
Datec maintains offices in each of the countries where it conducts business and employs local leadership who are attuned to the unique needs of each geography and community. The company is widely considered to be the premier provider of IT products and solutions based on its experience and deep knowledge of the South Pacific markets, multinational operations, regulation and strategy.
Datec is the largest Pacific Islands-based IT solutions company employing more than 400 people. Because Datec is a large technology employer, it houses a large training organization and has made a significant contribution to the technology skill levels of the local populace in the countries in which it operates.
Datec has also been instrumental in the introduction of modern technologies into the Pacific Island nations. In Papua New Guinea, Datec was responsible for the introduction of two critical services – EFTPOS (Electronic Fund Transfer at Point of Sale) and Internet. Today, Datec is the largest business and residential ISP in Papua New Guinea.
The company conducts operations in the region under its wholly-owned subsidiaries of Datec Fiji Limited, Generic Technology Limited, Network Services Limited, Datec Vanuatu Limited, Datec Solomon Islands Limited, Datec Tonga Limited, Datec Investments Limited, Mobile Technology Solutions, Datec Samoa Limited and Datec Australia Pty Limited. Datec conducts its Papua New Guinea operations through the subsidiaries of Datec PNG Pty Limited and Datec Queensland Limited.
Technology Peripherals and Software
Datec’s selection of technology products, software and telecommunications hardware is one of the most comprehensive in Papua New Guinea, Fiji and other Pacific Island Nations. The company’s product offerings support multiple functional areas of businesses, governments and professionals throughout the region. Datec maintains a leadership position in the South Pacific as a licensed reseller of top brands including Avaya, Canon, Cisco, Diebold, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle among others
The company’s software applications include Microsoft products, PBX software, database, accounting and other system applications. Datec also offers peripherals including fax machines, copiers, printers, accessories and general office products. Hardware offerings include PBX hardware, servers, routers and switching systems.
Datec plans to expand its product offerings and introduce new products to its customers by further developing its existing local partnerships with global brands.
Professional Services
Datec’s professional services team offers strategic assistance and business consulting to clients who seek a comprehensive approach to managing government and business operations in the region. The company’s professional services encompass the key areas of applications development, managed services, systems integration, training and maintenance and support with the intent of driving innovation, reducing costs and improving customer relationship management.
Datec’s professional services team maintains 10 offices in seven countries. This local presence paired with extensive knowledge of regional trends and business operations provides the company with a strategic advantage over its competitors. Datec continues to invest in workforce training that places its team at the forefront of technological advances and regional business needs.
Data Services
The convergence of home computing and demand for electronic communications fuels the growth of Datec’s online service business in Papua New Guinea and throughout the South Pacific. Since the passage of regulatory measures in 1997 that opened Papua New Guinea to Internet services, Datec has been at the forefront of developing online services to meet the unique needs of its home and corporate customers.
Operating under the @datec brand, Datec is Papua New Guinea’s leading Internet services provider serving more than 6,000 customers including corporate clients in a variety of industries such as mining, shipping, aviation, defense, government, banking, capital markets, entertainment and education. In addition to connectivity, the company offers professional web design, development and hosting services.
@datec offers multiple specialized, prepaid Internet access packages. The plans are competitively priced and connections are fast and reliable. The ISP continues to upgrade its link to the gateway in Papua New Guinea to maintain its position as the provider with the most bandwidth in and out of the country.
Countries Served:
American Samoa,
Australia, the Cook Islands,
Fiji, Papua New Guinea,
New Zealand, Samoa,
the Solomon Islands,
Tonga and Vanuatu
Employees:
More than 400
Leadership:
Each Datec subsidiary is
managed by an in-country
leader
Ownership:
100 percent Datec Group, Ltd.
50 percent Datec PNG Pty, Ltd.
Company Website:
www.datec.com.pg
www.datec.com.fj
Information Current as
of December 2006
