Fiji Public Trustee Partners with Telecom Fiji Limited

Fiji Public Trustee Corporation (Pte) Limited (FPTCL), yesterday signed a partnership agreement with Telecom Fiji Limited (TFL), for the implementation of the Document Management System.

Corporation chief executive officer Atonio Takala said the implementation of system was part of the Corporation’s plan in modernising its business through the digitisation of all records and business processes throughout its operations.

He said the process would include the scanning or digitising of over 1.5 million records, and other features like document workflow and approval, Contract Management, Content management, Mobile and Web Access.

“We are excited to be in partnership with Telecom Fiji who are the software providers of “File Hold” in Fiji. File Hold is a worldrenowned Document Management System software package,” Mr Takala mentioned.

“With the assistance of DMS, our current business processes should improve.

“Enabling our staff to work more efficiently and effectively.

“Our initiative is also in line

with Government’s plan in place through digitalFIJI to make more key Government services available online and through mobile applications.”

Mr Takala said the project wouldcost around $100,000 and would take up to a year to complete once all the work processes were in place.

Telcom Fiji

Telcom Fiji CEO Charles Goundar commended the project for looking towards the future of Fiji. “Digital transformation is a major initiative globally and the Fijian Government is on the right track by ensuring that essential services are going online for Fijians,” Mr Goundar said.

“Through Telecom, more local organisations are aligning themselves with the Government’s vision for digital accessibility.”

About FPTCL

FPTCL is a self-funded stateowned entity with more than 40 years experience as Fiji’s largest Will making service provider and currently holds over 3,000 Wills and manages over 8,000 Estates and Trusts with a value over $51 million.

FPTCL also looks after:

■Estates Administration

■Trustee Services (Superannuation/Compensation & Other Trusts)

■Will Making

■Legal Services

■Assistance to Administrators & Executors

■Power of Attorney

■Drafting of Court documents