Informatics to open more schools

Informatics to open more schools

JAKARTA (JP): Computer school chain PT Informatics RT
Indonesia (PTIRTI) is set to expand to cater to the local
market's growing demand for information technology skills and
knowledge.

Company general manager Joey Chansuyco said yesterday the
company planned to open three new computer training and education
centers each year in the country's major cities, including
Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan and Ujungpandang, in its bid to become a
leading computer chain school in the country.

The company currently operates three computer training and
education centers in Jakarta, at Kramat, Pejompongan and Kelapa
Gading.

PTIRTI is a joint venture between Informatics Holding Ltd of
Singapore and PT Rig Tenders Indonesia.

Informatics Holding operates 143 computer training and
education centers in 23 countries in Asia and Africa under a
franchise system.

PTIRTI signed yesterday a franchise agreement with PT Permata
Indah to operate another computer training and education center
at Tanah Kusir, South Jakarta.

Permata Indah is active in general trade and has gas station,
drugstore and clinic chains across the country.

According to the agreement, Permata Indah will construct a
four-story Informatics Computer School in the area, which is
scheduled for completion early next year.

Franchisee Permata Indah had to pay a S$300,000 franchise fee
plus a 10 percent monthly revenue to PTIRTI in exchange for
technology systems provided by the company, said Joey.

"Permata Indah should invest another S$300,000 to buy
computers, furniture and cover preoperating costs," Joey said.

PTIRTI franchise marketing manager Paul Caparas said
Informatics Computer School provided short-term and long-term
computer courses for individuals and corporations.

He said Informatics Schools were affiliated with several top
universities in Britain, Australia and the United States, which
enable its students to pursue degrees in information technology.
(jsk)