TECHNOLOGY enhances the recognition, creation, preservation, dissemination, and utilisation of education and opportunities to all Guyanese, and STARR Computer is collaborating with local partners to help bridge the digital divide at a time when COVID-19 has challenged the educational system, and the country is advancing its local-content opportunities.

During an interview with this newspaper, President of STARR Computer Mike Mohan explained that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading, and the educational institutions are facing their biggest challenge today.

“STARR Computer has partnered with local companies to introduce an affordable Technology Educational Solution for students, featuring its Lenovo computer with full warranty, and an optional Student Fibre Internet, along with easy financing,” Mohan said, adding:

“The partnership alliance will offer relief to all Guyanese willing to educate and develop themselves in preparation to participate in the local-content opportunities ahead. It’s $69,000 computer, running Windows 10Pro with the optional student fiber Internet is ideal for Online training, high-speed Internet and research and development. Best of all, an optional local financing availability will now help create an easy solution to most students and families.”

Fiber-Optic broadband, Mohan noted, is much faster, more reliable, and readily upgradable than the traditional copper wire broadband. In addition, its end-to-end encryption and decryption between the exchange source and users offers high quality data transmission.

Besides, fibre-optic cable has less interference, keeps the signal strength over much greater distances, and operates at a higher frequency rate. Higher frequency means greater bandwidth, and greater bandwidth means faster connection speeds.

As Mohan went on to explain, the Lenovo computer running Windows 10 Pro allows persons to connect an additional monitor to experience Online learning with face-time communication on one screen, while navigating multiple applications on the other screen.

Most importantly, he said, the brand-new Lenovo system comes with a one-year warranty for labour and parts replacement.

“And it doesn’t stop here; the system comes with a free 32GB Flash Drive, and a $2,000 gift voucher to allow upgrade choices, or additional shopping for other store merchandise.”

Underscoring that the Student Fiber Internet is the first of its kind, Mohan said a new Fibre Internet connection comes with free installation at the purchaser’s premises in Guyana.

“This allows you to bring the world to your fingertips: From research and development to information sharing; from text to voice communication, and from streaming video to action movies. The options are limitless, and help bridge the digital divide that exists between the rich and poor, from every corner of the world,” he added.

This solution, he explained, can be achieved via easy financing through a local financial institution, STARR layaway plan, or cash basis. And, most importantly, this one-stop experience can be done at STARR Computer’s Brickdam, Georgetown location.

STARR Computer is the Authorised Distributor and Service Centre of Lenovo, HP, APC, and several branded products in Guyana. It has also been at the forefront, with a wide range offering disinfectant solution.