Informatics to open more schools<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Computer school chain PT Informatics RT
\nIndonesia (PTIRTI) is set to expand to cater to the local
\nmarket's growing demand for information technology skills and
\nknowledge.<\/p>\n
Company general manager Joey Chansuyco said yesterday the
\ncompany planned to open three new computer training and education
\ncenters each year in the country's major cities, including
\nJakarta, Surabaya, Medan and Ujungpandang, in its bid to become a
\nleading computer chain school in the country.<\/p>\n
The company currently operates three computer training and
\neducation centers in Jakarta, at Kramat, Pejompongan and Kelapa
\nGading.<\/p>\n
PTIRTI is a joint venture between Informatics Holding Ltd of
\nSingapore and PT Rig Tenders Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Informatics Holding operates 143 computer training and
\neducation centers in 23 countries in Asia and Africa under a
\nfranchise system.<\/p>\n
PTIRTI signed yesterday a franchise agreement with PT Permata
\nIndah to operate another computer training and education center
\nat Tanah Kusir, South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
Permata Indah is active in general trade and has gas station,
\ndrugstore and clinic chains across the country.<\/p>\n
According to the agreement, Permata Indah will construct a
\nfour-story Informatics Computer School in the area, which is
\nscheduled for completion early next year.<\/p>\n
Franchisee Permata Indah had to pay a S$300,000 franchise fee
\nplus a 10 percent monthly revenue to PTIRTI in exchange for
\ntechnology systems provided by the company, said Joey.<\/p>\n
\"Permata Indah should invest another S$300,000 to buy
\ncomputers, furniture and cover preoperating costs,\" Joey said.<\/p>\n
PTIRTI franchise marketing manager Paul Caparas said
\nInformatics Computer School provided short-term and long-term
\ncomputer courses for individuals and corporations.<\/p>\n
He said Informatics Schools were affiliated with several top
\nuniversities in Britain, Australia and the United States, which
\nenable its students to pursue degrees in information technology.
\n(jsk)<\/p>",
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