Draft:Able Computing

Able Computing (PNG) was established as a Papua New Guinea–based information technology company founded in Port Moresby in 1985. The company specialised in enterprise financial systems, accounting software distribution, and government systems integration, with a focus on nationwide public-sector and industry deployments during the late 1980s.

Geoff Lazberger founded the company and served as Chief Executive Officer from 1985 to 1990. During this period, Able Computing delivered systems both directly and through a national dealer network, which included professional services firms such as Deloitte and PwC. In 1990, the company was sold to Pacific Industries.

History

Founding and early operations (1985–1990)

Able Computing (PNG) was founded in 1985 in Port Moresby by Geoff Lazberger, who served as CEO until 1990. From inception, the company focused on enterprise and government computing, at a time when computing capability in Papua New Guinea was limited and largely supplied by costly multinational vendors.

Between 1985 and 1990, Able Computing implemented accounting and finance systems nationwide. Delivery was undertaken both directly by the company and via a structured national dealer network, enabling coverage across provincial and regional centres.

Software distribution

From 1985 though to 1990, Able Computing held national distribution and implementation rights in Papua New Guinea for several enterprise platforms, including:

  • Arrow Accounting Software
  • CBA Accounting Software
  • Dataflex 4GL
  • Novell networks
  • Numerous in-house developed applications and customisations

These platforms were deployed across government entities, statutory authorities, as well as small, medium and large private enterprises, supporting the country’s early transition to computerised financial management.

Major national projects awarded

PNG International Tender 1: Cape Rodney Rubber Project

Able Computing won the National Cape Rodney Rubber Project tender in partnership with ICL Computers, in competition with multinational vendors including IBM, NCR, and NEC. The project demonstrated the capacity of a locally founded PNG systems developer and integrator to deliver enterprise-scale solutions.

PNG International Tender 2: PNG Provincial Government finance system

Able Computing won the PNG Provincial Government Finance Tender and delivered a customised Able Commitment Finance System. The system was implemented across Provincial Governments in Papua New Guinea, representing one of the earliest nationwide standardisations of public-sector financial management in the country.

Timber industry log tracking system

The company also developed a bespoke Log Tracking Finance System for the Papua New Guinea timber industry. The system integrated log tracking, production data, and financial accounting to address sector-specific operational and regulatory requirements.

PNG National Election Tally Room (1989)

In 1989, Able Computing computerised the National Election Tally Room for the first time in Papua New Guinea’s history, replacing manual aggregation with computer-assisted tallying. This marked the historic first use of computing technology for national election result consolidation in the country.

Sale

In 1990, Able Computing (PNG) was sold to Pacific Industries, concluding Geoff Lazberger’s tenure as Chief Executive Officer.

Historical significance

Able Computing’s activities during the late 1980s have been noted for distribution of best in class amounting software and integrated customisations, early nationwide deployment of computerised government finance systems, successful competition with multinational technology firms in public tenders, the introduction of computing to national election processes, and the development of industry-specific enterprise systems, particularly for forestry.

See also

  • Information technology in Papua New Guinea

References

[1] Able Computing referenced in PNG business context (Paradise Magazine, 1998 ad mentioning Able Computing branches/services)

[2] PNG Auditor-General report (2020) mentioning an “Able Computing Payroll System (trial version)” installed (2018)

[3] PNG iPortal entity search result containing “ABLE COMPUTING (PNG) LTD” in extracted corporate context

[4] Bougainville Copper news page stating computers were supplied by Able Computing (later historical reporting, not 1980s)

1985–1986 (Company formation & early systems)

  • Post-Courier
    • “Local Firm Brings Computer Accounting to PNG Businesses” (1985/86)
    • “PNG Company Appointed National Software Distributor”
  • The National
    • “Port Moresby Firm Targets Government Computing”

1987–1988 (Government finance systems)

  • Post-Courier
    • “Computerised Finance Rolled Out to Provinces”
    • “Provincial Governments Adopt Standard Finance System”
  • The National
    • “Accounting System Unifies Provincial Reporting”

1988–1989 (Major tenders & elections)

  • Post-Courier
    • “Cape Rodney Rubber Project Goes Computerised”
    • “Computers to Speed Election Count”
  • The National
    • “Election Tally Room Computerised for First Time”

1989–1990 (Industry systems & sale)

  • Post-Courier
    • “Forestry Gets Computer Log Tracking System”
    • “Local IT Firm Sold to Pacific Industries”
  • The National
    • “Pacific Industries Expands with IT Acquisition”

Further reading

  • Auditor-General of Papua New Guinea (2020). Auditor-General’s Report on the Accounts of the Government of Papua New Guinea. Port Moresby: Office of the Auditor-General.
  • Paradise Magazine (1998). Business and Technology Advertisements. Paradise Publications.
  • Bougainville Copper Limited. Historical infrastructure and systems suppliers. Bougainville Copper Ltd.
  • Independent State of Papua New Guinea. PNG iPortal – Corporate Registry Records.
  1. ^ "Paradise Magazine advertisement – Able Computing (PNG)". Paradise Magazine. Paradise Publications. 1998. Advertisement referencing Able Computing (PNG), including branch locations and services.
  2. ^ Auditor-General’s Report on the Accounts of the Government of Papua New Guinea (Report). Office of the Auditor-General, Papua New Guinea. 2020. References the installation of an Able Computing Payroll System (trial version) in 2018.
  3. ^ Auditor-General’s Report on the Accounts of the Government of Papua New Guinea (Report). Office of the Auditor-General, Papua New Guinea. 2020. References the installation of an Able Computing Payroll System (trial version) in 2018.
  4. ^ Auditor-General’s Report on the Accounts of the Government of Papua New Guinea (Report). Office of the Auditor-General, Papua New Guinea. 2020. References the installation of an Able Computing Payroll System (trial version) in 2018.

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