A Partnership for Digital Transformation
The Papua New Guinea government has embarked on a significant journey to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure, and Kumulsoft Limited, a local software company, has taken a crucial role in this endeavor.
The Partnership: A New Chapter for Digital Transformation
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kumulsoft Limited and the Department of Information and Communication Technology marks a significant partnership between the two parties, recognizing Kumulsoft as a key solution partner in the government’s digital transformation journey.
Key Objectives of the Partnership
• Enhance digital infrastructure in Papua New Guinea
• Implement the Fixed Asset Management System
• Achieve cost-effectiveness in government services delivery
• Grow the economy through increased government internal revenue
• Foster a whole-of-government approach to digitalization
The MoU signing has been hailed as a milestone by the Department of Information and Communications Technology, as it marks the first time the department has engaged with a private sector company to drive digital transformation.
Quote from the Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary
“It is an important and interesting milestone because it is the first time that we are coming into partnership with homegrown company Kumulsoft Limited, “Mr Matainaho emphasized.“Since the passing of the digital government act in 2022, the act has called for whole government approach when it comes to digitalisation or everything from cloud hosting all the way to application and software service and Kumulsoft Limited happens to be one of those companies that has made quite big inroads into government and particularly with its Fixed Asset Management System.““And one of the things that our policy highlights in our digital transformation policy in our digital government plan is that the whole reason why we digitalise is not just to adopt technology but we are looking at ways and means to which we can be cost effective in the way we deliver services to our people.“Our services must bring about efficiencies into our government services, it must cut down on operational cost and where we can increase government internal revenue. And then we are also looking at the broader picture of growing the economy.“It is really enlightening and relieving to see companies like Kumulsoft achieving this objective from the private sector point of view while also growing their business.“
Benefits of the Partnership
- Cost-effectiveness in government services delivery
- Increased government internal revenue
- Efficiencies in government services
- Growing the economy
Quote from Kumulsoft CEO Rajul Shah
“As a CEO of this company (Kumulsoft Limited), I am very committed to give my full potential to this product and to the vision of the company,”“Rajul Shah remarked.““And the vision is to give a very clear, efficient, transparent and acceptable system to all the government departments so that we can take the dream of this transformation of change to the next level.““I am sure that we will be able to deliver the dreams of the entire PNG into the digital transformation.”“
| Key Highlights | Description |
|---|---|
| Enhanced Digital Infrastructure | Implementation of the Fixed Asset Management System to enhance digital infrastructure in Papua New Guinea. |
| Cost-Effectiveness | Implementation of the Fixed Asset Management System to achieve cost-effectiveness in government services delivery. |
| Efficiencies in Government Services | Implementation of the Fixed Asset Management System to bring about efficiencies in government services. |
| Growth of the Economy | Implementation of the Fixed Asset Management System to grow the economy through increased government internal revenue. |
The partnership between Kumulsoft Limited and the Department of Information and Communication Technology marks a significant step forward in Papua New Guinea’s digital transformation journey. By working together, the two parties aim to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure, implement the Fixed Asset Management System, and drive cost-effectiveness, efficiencies, and economic growth. With Kumulsoft’s expertise in software development and the government’s commitment to digitalization, this partnership has the potential to make a lasting impact on the country’s development.
