Brief History

The Government of Samoa established Computer Services Limited in 1977 to provide bureau-computing services to Government Departments and Corporations.

In 1984 the Government of Samoa divested 60% of its share holding in CSL to encourage private enterprise involvement in the operation of the company. In 2004, the Government of Samoa divested its remaining 40% of its share holding making CSL a fully private enterprise. As of Jan 2006, the current shareholders of CSL are: Samoa National Provident Fund 67.1%, Samoa Life Assurance Corporation 18.6%, and CSL Staff holdings 14.3%.

CSL has established its position as the oldest and leading supplier of computing solutions in Samoa . CSL offer a range of quality products and services including AS400 based bureau services, IBM personal computers, Attaché software, and a wide selection of other computing products. We provide a comprehensive support service and guarantee to service everything we sell.

In April 1991, CSL opened its computer training school. The Training School is a registered educational institution with the Dept of Education and provides a wide range of training courses to cater for the computer novice to the advanced user.

In May 1996, CSL established a sole distribution and service agreement with DELL for the sale and services of DELL computers into Samoa and Am.Samoa.

In February 1997, CSL moved into its new corporate headquarters in the Lotemau Centre, Central Apia .

In January 1998, CSL set up an Internet Service Provider ( www.samoa.ws ). In October 1998, CSL launched its first wireless broadband internet link to the WHO building, a precursor to what today is “Airnet” Services, Samoa 's largest independent broadband wireless internet network.

In December 1999, another subsidiary, SamoaNIC Ltd was set up to run domain name registrations ( www.samoanic.ws ).

In June 2000, CSL established a sole distribution and service agreement with Konica Minolta for the sale and service of their printers and copiers into Samoa .

In February 2001, CSL opened its new engineering Service centre and Internet icafe at SLAC building, Matafele.

In November 2004, CSL set up Samoa Electronics, a retail electronics and computer accessories store operating as an authorised reseller for the Dick Smith Electronics chain.

In March 2006, CSL won the GSM license in partnership with Digicel under Digicel Samoa Ltd.

In November 2006, CSL established CSL Mobile Shop, that caters for mobile phones and accessories, an internet lava spot (wireless hotspot)  and runs a business centre.

In 2007, CSL established Wimax Samoa Ltd and as of April 2008 commenced operations of stage one of a nation-wide wireless broadband network utilising Wimax 802.16e technology.

In April 2008, CSL moved into its new corporate headquarters in the 2nd Level, Samoa Life Assurance (SLAC) Building, Central Apia .

Today Computer Services (www.csl.ws) employs a staff of over forty with annual turnover in excess of US$4,000,000

Our Vision

Enhancing an environment where ICT is regarded as an integral part of Samoa’s development by driving everyday practices that use technology to enrich Government, businesses and our community.

Our Mission Statement

CSL is Samoa’s market leader in providing ICT solutions through our commitment in:

1. Delivering customer-focused information technology solutions through collaboration with all our stakeholders.
2. Developing strategic relationships with our technology providers to ensure our customers have access to sustainable technology.
3. Striving for innovation by providing our employees with an environment that promotes learning and creative solutions.
4. To ensure success for all stakeholders by delivering value, growth, job fulfillment and a positive impact on our community.

Our Values

As a company, and as individuals, we are committed to:

1. Customers First: We exist to serve our customers with our success determined by how well we listen and respond to each of our customers. Our customers have chosen to trust us, we must strive to anticipate and understand their needs. We value our customers and aspire to make their lives richer, more fulfilled and more connected. We demonstrate this to every customer through our use of quality methodology, responsiveness and exceptional delivery of solutions.
2. Teamwork: Our success requires teamwork. We are collaborative and respect the contributions of each employee to the team’s success.  We seek to attract, develop, reward and retain outstanding individuals. We believe in empowerment, personal accountability and value the strength found in the diversity of our people. 
3. Innovation: We are intuitive, curious, inventive, practical and bold, which allows us to create new ideas for our customers, our business and employees. These ideas come from anywhere.  We believe the best solutions are found by working together with our customers, partners and employees. 
4. Trust:    We are a Samoan company with a rich culture based on mutual respect, integrity, loyalty and trust. We value and respect each employee as a contributor in his or her role. We do what we say we will do. We own a collective responsibility towards customers, colleagues, communities and shareholders.   
5. Growth: We seek to build upon our personal and business knowledge so we may further our careers, our company and our customer needs. We support our employees in their efforts to enrich their professional and personal experiences.
6. Corporate Responsibility:  We are driven to encourage everyday practices that use technology to enrich and enhance people’s lives. We will provide jobs in a clean, safe, environmentally sound atmosphere and be an active participant in community affairs.  We hold ourselves accountable to our customers, shareholders, partners, and employees by honoring our commitments, providing results, and striving for the highest quality.
   

Registered Office: Computer Services Ltd
2 nd Floor, Samoa Life Assurance (SLAC) Building
Private bag
Matafele, APIA

Phone: +685 20 926 Fax: +685 20 932
Email: csl@csl.ws
Websites: www.csl.ws | www.samoa.ws | www.samoanic.ws
Child Sites: www.csl.ws/db | www.csl.ws/web | www.samoa.ws/zoom


Bankers: ANZ Bank Samoa Ltd
P O Box 1855
Matafele, APIA

Solicitors: Schuster Law Firm
Beach Road
Tamaligi, APIA

Auditors: Lesa ma Penn
P O Box 1599
Fugalei, APIA
Email: lesapenn@samoa.ws

  

Copyright 2009, Computer Services Limited (CSL). All Rights Reserved
SLAC Building, Private Bag, Apia, Samoa.   Tel: +685 20926,  Fax: +685 20932
E-mail: csl@csl.ws,  Web site: http://www.csl.ws