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SOFTWARE CHAPTER

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE CHAPTER

OBJECTIVES

  • To promote of Software & related services to achieve the best use of Information Technology & thereby contribute to the balanced growth of Sri Lanka  Economy

  • To encourage & Promote the earning of Foreign exchange by means of export of Sri Lanka software & associated services and saving of foreign exchange import substitution in identified vertical markets & in niche markets in which Sri Lankan have competitive advantages

  • To create, foster & promote recognition of the intrinsic intellectual, commercial, economic value of software amongst the public at large and users in specific.

  • To promote & disseminate useful knowledge on Information Technology in general and the software industry in particular  so as to enhance the contribution of these to the growth & development of the Sri Lankan National Economy.

CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

As I assume the position as the President of the FITIS Software Chapter, I would like to extend my warm greetings to all Software companies in Sri Lanka.

It’s been a fantastic year for the FITIS Software Chapter which has delivered many activities successfully: ranging from leading the digital transformation maturity assessment framework, Software Assessment framework, promotion of local software companies to the foreign market, training, business matchmaking, helping develop and fostering the creation of intellectual properties, assisting organization expansion in building a global brand for their IP’s and topping off everything with a phenomenal performance at the CxO forum, API Asia, APICTA– Asia Pacific ICT Awards.

During the past years, we have increased our membership through active participation in various activities enrolling Software companies ranging from startups to enterprise Software companies into the Software Chapter. We showcased cutting-edge technology innovations at the Infotel exhibition and opened many doors for many exhibitors ranging from University Students to startups generating many new business opportunities.

Even though last year was a year of disruption, it was an amazing experience to see our Software Chapter members stepping up to the challenge as trusted advisors to the emerging technology landscape in facing the challenged of the new normal. This technology landscape includes enabling organizations for work from home solutions, virtual collaboration, promoting local companies to the global market that paved more attention towards sharing knowledge and expertise for the masses to learn artificial intelligence, robotics, and precision agriculture enabling us to solve some of the world’s most significant challenges.

The Software Chapter recorded some of the best accomplishments last year by developing the Software Assessment framework, FITIS Digital Excellence Framework and setting up the taskforce on IP development with the support of the EDB. These activities are significant achievements in showcasing the quality and ingenuity of products and solutions developed by our tech companies. It is an immense pleasure to share this accolade with our colleagues and experts and the Software Chapter is thankful for all the hard work put in to develop these two frameworks and taskforce.

The Young Computer Scientists competition (YCS) picks out the best of the best from schools to compete at APICTA. Being an active contributor of the ICT Skills Council and University Business Linkage (UBL) cell, the Software Chapter is launching the open innovation competition to set up Technocrats to generate a globally ready Techno community.

I would also like to formally appreciate our valuable partners: Information & Communication Technology Agency – ICTA, Ministry of Technology, Ministry of Education, UCSC, Export Development Board, and our event sponsors: WSO2, Axway, Microsoft, IBM/Redington, Oracle and other event partners for the guidance and financial support extended to various programs being the pillars of our success in the past.
I'm excited for the year ahead with the potential for progress and looking into the future growth, 2021 would be an even more challenging. Software Chapter is fully upbeat about spearheading the Digital Excellence Awards, Digital leaders Conclave, API Asia Conference, Open Innovation Competition as well as the YCS, and the groundwork is already underway.

The Software Chapter is looking forward to bringing in the much sought-after technology and industry-specific flavour for members and enterprises while creating an unforgettable experience for consumers, tech enthusiasts, and students.

Fairooz Habeeb
President – FITIS Software Chapter

Our strength is our members. Each organization in the membership brings in immense value with their skilled pool of team members.

MEMBERS

99

BECOME A MEMBER

Being the Apex ICT Industry Organization in the country, we invite Practicing ICT Professionals, Decision Makers from corporate sector, Academics, and Corporate Entities in the ICT arena to join hands with us.

President

Fairooz Habeeb

Senior Business Consultant

CyberSoft (Pvt) Ltd.

Vice President

Vijayaruban Nadarajah

Assistant General Manager - Business Development / Product Engineering

DMS Software Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.

IPP

Prasad Hettiarachchi

CEO/ Managing Director

Agaya Holdings (Private) Limited.

Secretary

Krishan Jayawardene

Director/ Group Chief Technology Officer

Epic Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

Treasurer

M Samath Fernando

Chief Executive Officer

H One Private Limited

ExCo Member

Theekshana Kumara

Chief Executive Officer

Vizuamatix Private Limited

ExCo Member

Dhushy Thillaivasan

Chief Executive Officer

SilverLeap Technology (Pvt) Ltd.

Exco Member

Hiran Wickramasinghe

General Manager

Informatics International (Pvt) Ltd.

ExCo Member

Upendra Peiris

Vice President

Orel IT (Pvt) Ltd.

ExCo Member

Sanka Weerasinghe

Chief Executive Officer

Bileeta (Pvt) Ltd.

ExCo Member

Rukshini Abeygoonaratne

Assistant Manager - Global Operations

Axiata Digital Labs (Pvt) Ltd.

ExCo Member

Mithila Wegapitiya

Director/COO

Potenza (Pvt) Ltd

ExCo Member

Sanjaya Dayananda

Head of Applications

Millennium I.T.E.S.P (Pvt) Ltd.

ExCo Member

Prabhath Mannapperuma

Partner Technology Strategist

Microsoft Sri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

ExCo Member

Dilshan De Silva

Chief Operating Officer

Connex Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd.

Chapter Executive Committee

Recognition by the Government and Private Sector.

Wide experience and expertise in diverse fields of ICT industry

Quality and consistency of Service

Continuous government-industry interface for evolving a shared vision on industry matters

Reliable and competent associate in public-private partnership

Public/ industry perception as a pioneering industry body

Unified and collaborative approach in addressing industry issues.

Above 200 members

Membership in international alliances

WHY BECOME A MEMBER?

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