Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – October 2022 Chayil Information Technologies reached a significant milestone after being recognised as the Digital Start-Up Business of the Year 2022 at the prestigious SME Awards Papua New Guinea, receiving the Award of Excellence sponsored by Kina Bank.The award was presented by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kina Bank during the official SME Awards ceremony, celebrating outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship among Papua New Guinea's small and medium enterprises.Managing Director Shane Chinau accepted the award on behalf of Chayil Information Technologies, marking an important achievement for the company and its commitment to developing innovative digital solutions for Papua New Guinea.The Award of Excellence recognised Chayil Information Technologies for its outstanding contribution to the country's digital economy and its success as an emerging technology company. The recognition reflected the company's dedication to delivering practical ICT solutions, particularly in education, digital transformation, and enterprise software.Speaking after the presentation, Managing Director Shane Chinau expressed his appreciation for the recognition.

"Receiving this award is a great honour for our company. We thank the SME Awards and Kina Bank for recognising our work. This achievement motivates us to continue developing innovative technology solutions that empower schools, businesses, and government institutions across Papua New Guinea."

Since receiving the award, Chayil Information Technologies has continued expanding its portfolio of digital solutions, including its flagship Chayil IT E-Library, school management systems, enterprise applications, and other ICT innovations that support digital transformation throughout the country.The Digital Start-Up Business of the Year 2022 award remains one of the company's most notable achievements, demonstrating that a Papua New Guinean technology company can innovate, compete, and make a meaningful contribution to national development.Photo Caption: Chayil Information Technologies Managing Director Shane Chinau receives the Digital Start-Up Business of the Year 2022 – Award of Excellence, presented by the Chief Executive Officer of Kina Bank during the SME Awards Papua New Guinea ceremony. The award recognised the company's innovation and outstanding contribution to Papua New Guinea's digital technology sector.