The History of Computer in Nepal
Assignment 2, part 1
Nepal didn't play any role in the development of computer technology. Obviously, computers in Nepal were introduced very late. While the people of most of the countries had begun to take computer as a means of household must-have, most of us hadn't even heard of the name 'Computer'. To cut the long story short, here I list the chronologically arranged events that marked the arrival of computers in Nepal and its increase in presence in the country.
1. The Main Frame IBM-1401 computer was installed and operated in 1971, in the National Computer Center (NCC) at Kathmandu for the National population census. This event marked the advent of Electronic Data Processing Technology in Nepal. NCC was established with the purpose of giving computer related service to government bodies, developing computer manpower and enhancing computer consciousness.
2. Later on NCC used ICL-2950/10 Main Frame computer, a DG Mini-computer, a Prime Mini-computer.
3. Inspired by the success of NCC's activities and to fulfill the people's quest for new knowledge and skills, now a day there are more than 300 private Computer training institutes. These institutes, both big and small have played a significant role in promoting IT awareness in the country. Besides conducting training programs, many of these private companies offer Consultancy services, Software Packages and Hardware maintenance as well as computer
assembly. IT solution provider companies are also slowly coming up in the capital Kathmandu.
4. In the education sector also IT subject have been introduced from the primary level to higher
secondary level. These days, there are many colleges running graduate level academic IT courses. Personal Computer is fast becoming an essential household item in the affluent families of the country.
5. Internet technology has also been introduced to the country. Modern Telecommunication Services, which are the backbone of IT, are recently developed. In Nepal first Telephone Exchange was established in 1960. Telephone Services are provided only by Nepal Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), a government undertaking. There is more than 7 private Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the Kathmandu valley, besides NTC. Government has also issued license for Cellular & WLL networks to Private parties.
6. These days many teenagers are hooked to Internet Chat and mail services. Internet cafes have sprouted like mushrooms in the country. Tourists visiting the country are also finding it very handy and useful. Web designing courses are in very much demand. Internet is fast becoming a household necessity.
7. With all these activities, and infrastructure development, the information technology situation in Nepal is heading towards rapid development. Qualified HR well versed in IT is rapidly growing in the country. The IT related works done in the overseas country can be done here at the one fourth of that cost, since HR costs as well as infrastructure costs here are very low.
8. Nepali IT companies are trying to get a breakthrough in the global market, which they are finding it extremely difficult to get access and directly penetrate. IT is the main hope for a landlocked mountainous country like Nepal. The day, Nepal will show its presence in the IT map of the globe, will be the brightest day in the history of the country.
1. The Main Frame IBM-1401 computer was installed and operated in 1971, in the National Computer Center (NCC) at Kathmandu for the National population census. This event marked the advent of Electronic Data Processing Technology in Nepal. NCC was established with the purpose of giving computer related service to government bodies, developing computer manpower and enhancing computer consciousness.
2. Later on NCC used ICL-2950/10 Main Frame computer, a DG Mini-computer, a Prime Mini-computer.
3. Inspired by the success of NCC's activities and to fulfill the people's quest for new knowledge and skills, now a day there are more than 300 private Computer training institutes. These institutes, both big and small have played a significant role in promoting IT awareness in the country. Besides conducting training programs, many of these private companies offer Consultancy services, Software Packages and Hardware maintenance as well as computer
assembly. IT solution provider companies are also slowly coming up in the capital Kathmandu.
4. In the education sector also IT subject have been introduced from the primary level to higher
secondary level. These days, there are many colleges running graduate level academic IT courses. Personal Computer is fast becoming an essential household item in the affluent families of the country.
5. Internet technology has also been introduced to the country. Modern Telecommunication Services, which are the backbone of IT, are recently developed. In Nepal first Telephone Exchange was established in 1960. Telephone Services are provided only by Nepal Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), a government undertaking. There is more than 7 private Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the Kathmandu valley, besides NTC. Government has also issued license for Cellular & WLL networks to Private parties.
6. These days many teenagers are hooked to Internet Chat and mail services. Internet cafes have sprouted like mushrooms in the country. Tourists visiting the country are also finding it very handy and useful. Web designing courses are in very much demand. Internet is fast becoming a household necessity.
7. With all these activities, and infrastructure development, the information technology situation in Nepal is heading towards rapid development. Qualified HR well versed in IT is rapidly growing in the country. The IT related works done in the overseas country can be done here at the one fourth of that cost, since HR costs as well as infrastructure costs here are very low.
8. Nepali IT companies are trying to get a breakthrough in the global market, which they are finding it extremely difficult to get access and directly penetrate. IT is the main hope for a landlocked mountainous country like Nepal. The day, Nepal will show its presence in the IT map of the globe, will be the brightest day in the history of the country.
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