Young men with An ICT vision
Anyone familiar with computers will know the famous stories of the enterprising young men who started Google and Yahoo in the USA.
That, however, is not a far-fetched dream.
What started off as a dream started off by a group of visionary young computer students at the University of Papua New Guinea has now become a thriving business.
Itel (PNG) Microtech is a young new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company started by young graduates of UPNG, which specialises in removing computer viruses.
It was founded as a student academic group at the UPNG Waigani campus in 2006 by Panu Kasar, a young man of Madang and Morobean parentage, doing IT Services of PC repairs, printing, scanning and computer virus removal.
It was a group which consisted of students of the Electronic Computing Strand. The aim was to start a business of the same name after completing studies.
It was initially started as Itel PNG, IT for information technology and EL for electronics.
So strong was the desire to start business, however, after completing school, all members went their own ways, due to the hardships in life faced outside the campus, leaving only Kasar.
Having determination and courage of starting the business, which he initiated, he pursued the dream, while everyone who knew, were watching to see if he would still continue with the idea or give up.
Giving up would be an insult to him, so against all odds, he struggled all through 2007, putting up notices on public notice boards and doing part-time freelance jobs.
By then, he had saved enough money which enabled him to purchase more equipment.
He also registered the business and opened a bank account within the same year.
He was then ready to provide competition to existing firms and realise his dream of being founder of his very own IT firm.
Upon registration with IPA, the business was registered as Itel (PNG) Microtech in 2007.
Business started at a residential house at Waigani until November 2007, when an office space was sought at Five-Mile.
More equipment was purchased including new computers for the business.
With the new office, the client base increased, which saw contracts obtained from new business partners.
Four new members added extra manpower to the business, giving strength and hope to the new business.
“It took a year to fully experiment and carefully test the IT industry before drawing up marketing strategies,” Kasar says.
“The boys had decided to focus at a more specific area than general IT.
“Using the Itel (PNG) Microtech banner, we initiated The PC Clinic to specialise in Computer Virus Removal and Scanning.
“It is sort of a PC Pest Control Service; it became one of the first to fully specialise in that field of IT, that is, virus removal.
“During our one year of experimenting, we tested all sorts of viruses and made a tally of them.
“From these, we were able to purchase specific software, removal tool and fixes for each viral threat.
“We even went as far as infecting our own computers and stayed up all night to figure the counter active measures through careful study of their behavior patterns and symptoms.
“With each exposure, we have gained invaluable knowledge and experience in this specific field, and it is our dream to become the ‘best’ as the years go by.
“This service is in great demand, due to the increase in PC users in Port Moresby.
“Latest threats identified by The PC Clinic are the destruction of data by a virus known as infostealer aka W32.Gammina.
“This virus hides all data in the flash USB disc, making files inaccessible.
“The files exist but they become hidden for the user to access.
“This has caused frustration to the point that the user formats the USB drive, destroying all the data present.
“The PC Clinic provides solutions to this through data recovery techniques.
“This problem has caused businesses in Port Moresby millions of kina in the second half of 2007.”
“The PC Clinic’s basic services are:
PC virus detection, removal and monitoring;
Anti virus software installation
LAN firewall configuration;
Data recovery from USB and external drives;
PC Boot failure repairs from infections; and
Anti virus software definition updating.
The PC Clinic has established business ties with various government departments as well as business houses.
It monitor their systems on a monthly basis, updating their anti virus software and checking their infection rates.
Apart from The PC Clinic, other services are also provided such as website designing, basic PC repairs, database designing and management.
“Our aim is to further the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ by supporting Ministry,” Kasar reveals.
“We believe in ourselves and want to become role models for upcoming PNG businessmen and women in the technological industry.
“It is our desire to tell Papua New Guineans that all success is a result of hard work and nothing comes free.
“Lazy people have no place in this country!
“ If only Papua New Guineans stop criticising and start doing what they were born to do, this nation would rise up to the competitive global arena.
“It’s not about money but simply doing what you were born to do, excelling in it thus fulfilling the purpose of your life by helping others”.
The PC Clinic Crew can be contacted on telephone 325 8912 or 6890616 or72072701 and email http://us.f529.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=pkasar@mail.com .
Their service is on the spot and available 24 hours a day.
mnalu@thenational.com.pg
Anyone familiar with computers will know the famous stories of the enterprising young men who started Google and Yahoo in the USA.
That, however, is not a far-fetched dream.
What started off as a dream started off by a group of visionary young computer students at the University of Papua New Guinea has now become a thriving business.
Itel (PNG) Microtech is a young new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company started by young graduates of UPNG, which specialises in removing computer viruses.
It was founded as a student academic group at the UPNG Waigani campus in 2006 by Panu Kasar, a young man of Madang and Morobean parentage, doing IT Services of PC repairs, printing, scanning and computer virus removal.
It was a group which consisted of students of the Electronic Computing Strand. The aim was to start a business of the same name after completing studies.
It was initially started as Itel PNG, IT for information technology and EL for electronics.
So strong was the desire to start business, however, after completing school, all members went their own ways, due to the hardships in life faced outside the campus, leaving only Kasar.
Having determination and courage of starting the business, which he initiated, he pursued the dream, while everyone who knew, were watching to see if he would still continue with the idea or give up.
Giving up would be an insult to him, so against all odds, he struggled all through 2007, putting up notices on public notice boards and doing part-time freelance jobs.
By then, he had saved enough money which enabled him to purchase more equipment.
He also registered the business and opened a bank account within the same year.
He was then ready to provide competition to existing firms and realise his dream of being founder of his very own IT firm.
Upon registration with IPA, the business was registered as Itel (PNG) Microtech in 2007.
Business started at a residential house at Waigani until November 2007, when an office space was sought at Five-Mile.
More equipment was purchased including new computers for the business.
With the new office, the client base increased, which saw contracts obtained from new business partners.
Four new members added extra manpower to the business, giving strength and hope to the new business.
“It took a year to fully experiment and carefully test the IT industry before drawing up marketing strategies,” Kasar says.
“The boys had decided to focus at a more specific area than general IT.
“Using the Itel (PNG) Microtech banner, we initiated The PC Clinic to specialise in Computer Virus Removal and Scanning.
“It is sort of a PC Pest Control Service; it became one of the first to fully specialise in that field of IT, that is, virus removal.
“During our one year of experimenting, we tested all sorts of viruses and made a tally of them.
“From these, we were able to purchase specific software, removal tool and fixes for each viral threat.
“We even went as far as infecting our own computers and stayed up all night to figure the counter active measures through careful study of their behavior patterns and symptoms.
“With each exposure, we have gained invaluable knowledge and experience in this specific field, and it is our dream to become the ‘best’ as the years go by.
“This service is in great demand, due to the increase in PC users in Port Moresby.
“Latest threats identified by The PC Clinic are the destruction of data by a virus known as infostealer aka W32.Gammina.
“This virus hides all data in the flash USB disc, making files inaccessible.
“The files exist but they become hidden for the user to access.
“This has caused frustration to the point that the user formats the USB drive, destroying all the data present.
“The PC Clinic provides solutions to this through data recovery techniques.
“This problem has caused businesses in Port Moresby millions of kina in the second half of 2007.”
“The PC Clinic’s basic services are:
PC virus detection, removal and monitoring;
Anti virus software installation
LAN firewall configuration;
Data recovery from USB and external drives;
PC Boot failure repairs from infections; and
Anti virus software definition updating.
The PC Clinic has established business ties with various government departments as well as business houses.
It monitor their systems on a monthly basis, updating their anti virus software and checking their infection rates.
Apart from The PC Clinic, other services are also provided such as website designing, basic PC repairs, database designing and management.
“Our aim is to further the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ by supporting Ministry,” Kasar reveals.
“We believe in ourselves and want to become role models for upcoming PNG businessmen and women in the technological industry.
“It is our desire to tell Papua New Guineans that all success is a result of hard work and nothing comes free.
“Lazy people have no place in this country!
“ If only Papua New Guineans stop criticising and start doing what they were born to do, this nation would rise up to the competitive global arena.
“It’s not about money but simply doing what you were born to do, excelling in it thus fulfilling the purpose of your life by helping others”.
The PC Clinic Crew can be contacted on telephone 325 8912 or 6890616 or72072701 and email http://us.f529.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=pkasar@mail.com .
Their service is on the spot and available 24 hours a day.
mnalu@thenational.com.pg
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