KARACHI, August 26 2005: A computer firm has launched an Information Technology (IT) education enhancement initiatives scheme to introduce IT in educational institutes. A statement issued here on Thursday August 25 said that a leader in IT industry and reputed Pakistani branded PC Viper Computers has launched a nation-wide IT education friendly scheme to introduce and promote information technology base environment, especially in educational institutions of the country and generally among the youth.
Chief Executive Officer of the Viper Computers, Khushnood Aftab, pointed out that in the first phase of the scheme, Viper in collaboration with the Intel Corporation has introduced computers on special discounted rates in the selected educational institutions.
He said that the students up to Class-X in the selected institutions have been offered state-of-the-art and hi-tech computer education with up to 25 percent less price tags than their current market rates.
Khushnood further stated that recently the Viper had launched financing schemes for students consist of very easy instalment with zero-percent mark up and zero-percent down payment plans.
He stated that even though in the initial stages, the schemes have started reaping fruits in terms of promoting IT and providing computers among students of mediocre, lower middle and under-privileged sections of the society.
According to independent analysis and surveys after successful execution of the schemes in eight selected educational institutions, 20 percent such students had become enabled to buy computers, who otherwise could not purchase the same on the prevailing market prices.
Moreover, 20 percent more students substantially benefited by the schemes, who otherwise could not afford buying latest and brand new computers from the open market.
Khushnood informed that Viper had become firmly convinced to continue these schemes on sound, firm and permanent footings. The schemes have been in progress for the last two months.
He hoped that the concerned ministries and departments in the federal and provincial governments as well as other associated companies and associations would meaningfully support and patronise the schemes. Having done this more computer selling, firms in the local market would be induced to emulate and launch similar and rather more attractive welfare schemes.
Source: Business Recorder
Date:8/26/2005
