First stage of Azerbaijan's 'People's Computer' pilot project completes

"The first stage will complete soon. It is expected that project's further realization will be considered," the company said.

The pilot project, implementation of which was expected to be realized for two months, was launched in April. Approximately 2,400 PCs were sold as a part of the pilot project. Most of these computers (90 percent) are portable ones.

About 5,000 MiniNotes, laptops and desk-top computers were delivered within the pilot project. According to HP, a reduction in sale volume is characteristic of the summer months due to vacations and holidays. It always negatively reflects purchasing activity.

Computers provided within the 'People's Computer' pilot project are only offered to teachers. The project sells PCs on interest free loans for up to 12 months and 25-40 percent less than the market value.

The project has been completed with the participation of HP and Microsoft. HP's local partner company, Bestcomp Group, supplied the computers.

/Trend Capital/