PNG has achieved another milestone in its digital transformation journey with the launch of the country’s first Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Platform hosted on the PNG Government Cloud, developed by local technology firm Kumulsoft Limited in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
The platform, designed for both public and private sector organizations, centralizes the management of fixed assets, properties, leases, fleets, inventories, and documents.
It aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency across institutions, addressing long-standing issues in public fund management such as financial leakages and delayed reporting.
Speaking at the launch, Hon. Marsh Narewec, Member for Wau-Waria Open and Co-Founder of Kumulsoft, reflected on the company’s origins and its mission to empower Papua New Guinean innovation.
“When you have challenges, you innovate,” he said. “Paul picked a particular challenge within the whole of government process and system, and he wanted to solve it. That’s how Kumulsoft began. While we were developing this, we talked about SME ownership, about PNG businesses competing with big foreign companies. We wanted to raise our hands and say: We can do this in our own country.”
Narewec said Kumulsoft’s evolution from a small Windows-based software to a fully cloud-hosted SaaS platform reflects the power of local innovation and resilience.
Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Jr, Minister for Police, Leader of Government Business, and Acting Minister for ICT, commended Kumulsoft for its pioneering contribution to the government’s digital modernization agenda.
He revealed that the Auditor General’s analysis from 2015 to 2019 showed that nearly 48% of public institutions had unresolved fixed asset management issues worth a combined K3.7 billion.
“That’s K3.7 billion that could be going back into classrooms, hospitals, and roads,” he said. “Because of inefficiency, that money was being lost through the system. This platform directly tackles that problem, ensuring every asset is visible, traceable, and protected.”
Tsiamalili said the Kumulsoft launch aligns perfectly with the government’s broader Digital Government Act 2022 and the Digital Transformation Policy spearheaded by DICT.
He added that the platform will integrate with upcoming national digital systems, including the Digital ID ecosystem, interoperability platform, and digital procurement systems.
“This is precisely what the Prime Minister envisioned a connected government where data drives decisions and technology empower integrity,” Tsiamalili said. “Kumulsoft represents the best of Papua New Guinean innovation proudly built here, powered by local talent, and driven by national purpose.”
Kumulsoft CEO Raul S. Shah said the platform was developed entirely in-country by Papua New Guineans, offering local support and scalable solutions tailored to PNG’s needs.
“Between 2015 and 2019, audit reports identified billions in unverified or mismanaged assets across public institutions,” Shah said. “Kumulsoft closes that gap by digitizing the entire asset lifecycle and giving management teams instant visibility and control.”
Hosted securely on the PNG Government Cloud, the platform ensures zero downtime, automatic updates, and strict access control.
It also offers 30-day free trials, digital training, and flexible subscription options for government departments, state-owned enterprises, and private businesses.
The launch was attended by government officials, development partners, and industry leaders all recognizing the platform as a step toward data sovereignty and local technology leadership.
“This launch represents more than technology,” said Shah. “It’s a step toward national data sovereignty and local innovation leadership. We’re proud that PNG is not just using global solutions but creating its own.”
Organizations can register at www.kumulsoft.com or join the Melanesia Asset Community (MAC) on LinkedIn for shared knowledge and updates in property and asset management.
