Yesterday, Dell expanded its collaboration with the Government of Punjab to make IT in education a reality for public universities and colleges in the Punjab province. Dell will support to improve student learning outcomes through technology and will provide IT hardware and solutions to equip 26 e-Libraries and digital labs across the Punjab.
The first three libraries were launched in Lahore inaugurated by Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. Dell was represented by Ng Tian Beng, Vice President and managing director for Del South Asia and Korea; Harjeet Singh, Dell’s General Manager for South Asia Developing Markets Group, and Shahzad Aslam Khan, Country Manager for Dell Pakistan.
Commenting on Dell’s collaboration in this project, Ng Tian Beng said,
“Dell is pleased to be able to support the Punjab Government’s initiative in advancing digital learning institutions of higher learning. IT literacy among youth is the foundation for a progressive and knowledgeable society.”
Mr. Shahzad Khan, Country Manager, Dell Pakistan said,
“The Government of Punjab has been proactive in developing IT projects and infrastructure to help nation embrace IT and improve the country’s competitiveness. Dell is committed to partnering with the government in making technology more accessible to the masses.”
Following the government’s laptop distribution to deserving students earlier this year, the Punjab Government has also been readying its IT infrastructure and resource to promote IT throughout the province, including rural and underserved communities.
The e-Libraries extend the Punjab Government’s effort to deliver the benefits of IT to the next-generation of workforce.
