Making Best Use of Technology in Local GovernmentJohn MangosCEOPacificDigicel Group Limited

• Technology Trends and How This Impacts PNG & Developing Countries

• The Role of Information Communication Technology (ICT) - Case Study in Education

• Conclusion

Agenda

ICT Trends

How Human Communications Have Changed

Trends in Mobile Communications – The Global Experience

Trends in Mobile Communications – The Global Experience

Penetration of Devices in PNG

Laptops/ PC’s

Number in market:

Est. 100,000

Tablets

Number in market:

9,412

Smartphones

Number in market:

394,967

Feature Phones

Number in market:

1,155,169

Basic phones

Number in market:

1,162,826

Trends in Communications

The Role of the Network

• The Network is the building block upon which all applications are founded.

• In PNG the Digicel network already reaches 75% of the population - soon to be 95%• The network allows you to communicate with

your target audience• Allowing rapid deployment of information and

apps• Connect anything to anything, Tablets, PCs,

smartphones, etc.• Be demand based – “On tap” performance /

capacity utilisation changes to meet user demand

• Meet Business Continuance target - so-called "your data is safe with us" services

• Offer a mix of local and international cloud services along with your in-house ICT assets

The Role of the Network

Business

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Case Study – Remote Access to Services

E-Learning Solution to Remote Education in PNG

• Your customers are ready are you?

• Align your ICT strategy with your business objectives

• Consider quick wins - what information do you want to share with who

• Use what’s available and partner with ICT organisations who can understand your business

Getting Local Government Ready