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Digicel executive outlines ‘aggressive’ plans to take advantage of new cable link

25 Sep 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

The Regional Director of Digicel Pacific, Paul Statham, says the company has 'aggressive' plans to expand its offerings when the submarine fibre cable from Australia to Papua New Guinea is built. He says these innovations will especially benefit business.
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How Supreme Industries has expanded in Papua New Guinea

11 Sep 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Port Moresby-based retailer/wholesaler Supreme Group found itself needing products and services it couldn't source in Papua New Guinea, so it decided to create them. Group Managing Director Sanjay Shah, tells Business Advantage PNG that the group has grown quickly and is anticipating more diversification.
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APEC partnership on bilums to boost Papua New Guinea technology sector

21 Aug 2018 by David James 1 Comment

The co-founder of Port Moresby based software company Crysan, Crystal Krewe said a partnership with Google, the APEC Secretariats in PNG and Singapore, and the San Francisco-based Asia Foundation will aim to sell bilums on-line. Called the Digital Bilum Project, the aim will be to create an international presence.
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‘Big leap forward’ in Papua New Guinea mobile broadband usage, reports telco analyst

31 Jul 2018 by David James 1 Comment

Improvements in Papua New Guinea’s mobile infrastructure has seen rapid recent growth in subscribers to mobile broadband, according to telecommunications researchers BuddeComm. But low incomes, terrain, and lack of electricity are hindering greater access more quickly.
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Big business upgrading computer systems during slow economic times

23 Jul 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Many businesses in Papua New Guinea are using the slow economic conditions to upgrade their computer systems, according to Steve Hillyard, General Manager in PNG for Pronto Software. He tells Business Advantage PNG that there is a reluctance to use cloud computing, however, due to network infrastructure reliability.
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Women entrepreneurs say ICT infrastructure and expertise delivering economic benefits

10 Jul 2018 by Sarah Byrne 1 Comment

As Papua New Guinea moves into an era driven by technology, both business and the role of women in business are being transformed, Mollina Kapal tells Business Advantage PNG.
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Undersea cable linking Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australia to be completed late 2019

25 Jun 2018 by Kevin McQuillan 2 Comments

An K331 million undersea cable linking Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australia is expected to be up and running by the end of 2019. It follows concerns by Australian officials that if China’s Huawei telco built the project, it could access Australia’s telecommunications infrastructure, creating national security concerns.
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Digicel Chairman says Papua New Guinea ‘fantastic’ location for investment

12 Jun 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

The Chairman and founder of telecommunications company Digicel, Denis O’Brien, describes Papua New Guinea as a vibrant country that is a ‘fantastic location’ for investors. But he says the physical terrain also made it his company’s most challenging market.
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Papua New Guinea business can greatly benefit from improving online capacity says entrepreneur

13 Mar 2018 by David James 1 Comment

Software entrepreneur Samson Korawali has helped establish five start-ups and a digital consultancy located in Australia and Papua New Guinea. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the country can greatly benefit from developing its online business capacity.
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Datec looking to establish innovative culture says CEO

8 Feb 2018 by David James 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea technology company Datec is developing a 'winning' culture, according to Chief Executive Stanley Ng Plyler. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the company is looking to achieve both tangible and intangible improvements.
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Digicel executive outlines ‘aggressive’ plans to take advantage of new cable link

How Supreme Industries has expanded in Papua New Guinea

APEC partnership on bilums to boost Papua New Guinea technology sector

‘Big leap forward’ in Papua New Guinea mobile broadband usage, reports telco analyst

Big business upgrading computer systems during slow economic times

Women entrepreneurs say ICT infrastructure and expertise delivering economic benefits

Undersea cable linking Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australia to be completed late 2019

Digicel Chairman says Papua New Guinea ‘fantastic’ location for investment

Papua New Guinea business can greatly benefit from improving online capacity says entrepreneur

Datec looking to establish innovative culture says CEO

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