DATEC Fiji Pte Limited has spent close to $1 million to establish a hands-on technology experience centre in Suva, coinciding with the company achieving two major international standards in information security and artificial intelligence governance.
Scheduled to open in January 2027 at Garden City, the new facility dubbed the Tech Zone will create between 15 and 20 jobs while shifting how corporate clients evaluate digital solutions.
DATEC Fiji chief executive officer Vinit Nand said the hub moved away from traditional sales pitches by allowing clients to interact directly with hardware and software before purchasing.
“Normally, what happens is you go through the PowerPoint slides, you go through the presentations, you don’t get to see the technology,” Mr Nand said.
“With Tech Zone, we will have an experience centre where you can come, sit with us, use the technology, understand what it has to offer and ask questions.”
While the initial rollout is focused on Suva, the company plans to expand the concept further.
The launch follows DATEC’s accreditation with ISO 27001:2022 for information security and ISO 42001:2023 for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems, making it one of the first Fijian organisations to secure the latter benchmark.
Mr Nand said the certifications established essential frameworks for transparency, risk management and governance when handling client infrastructure.
“The certifications are not just for the world, for us. It is about building the trust with the customers.
“These certifications will help us in terms of assisting them in terms of how to implement AI safely and in a manner which shows productivity improvements for them.”
Mr Nand credited his staff for securing the dual accreditations, describing the milestones as significant achievements for both the company and Fiji’s wider information and communications technology sector.
