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Indika De Zoysa heads FITIS for 2024/2025

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Federation of Information Technology (Guarantee) Limited (FITIS) held its Annual General Meeting – 2024 at the Hilton Colombo Residencies,  Indika De Zoysa was appointed as Chairman for the second successive term.

De Zoysa addressing the AGM commented on the FITIS commitment towards supporting the Government of Sri Lanka in implementing the National Digital Economy Strategy – 2030. FITIS was involved in formulating the proposals for this Strategy through its representation in the expert committees.

FTIS is currently involved in several key strategic areas in developing the Digital Economy. He invited all FITIS members to join hands in developing and improving Sri Lanka’s ICT Sector with the goal of exceeding USD 15 billion contribution to National Economy.

The Presidents of the FITIS Chapters, also highlighted  the activities and  achievements from the  last year.

FITIS is now focused on ICT Industry development projects in addition to its regular annual events. Capacity building, introducing digital technologies to SMEs, popularising ICT technology through regional events, continuous discussions with relevant government authorities to resolve issues faced by the industry are some of the main initiatives undertaken by the FITIS.

Assistance to SMEs for the growth of their business through DigiGo project, helping Startups to reach out to investors and find  local and global markets through Startup ITare two major development projects carried out by FITIS.

A major project FITIS has undertaken during the past two decades is the popularising ICT among schoolchildren through ‘Young Computer Scientist’ to promote the use of ICT applications. Winning projects are submitted to the Asia Pacific IT Awards Competition. The Ministry of Education and University of Colombo School of Computing are partners of this project.

FITIS holds several annual events to introduce new digital technologies and applications and to recognise achievements of individuals and organisations who have contributed to the country’s digital transformation.

FITIS is working closely with the Export Development Board and Industrial Development Board to create business opportunities for FITS members and to expand the ICT Industry sector.

Boards of Directors are: Chairman Indika De Zoysa, Senior Vice Chairman Dr. Dayan Rajapakse, Vice Chairman Channa De Silva, Vice Chairman Tariq Sanoon, Past Chairman Abbas Kamrudeen and Advisor to the Board T. Suresh.

Other Directors heading separate chapters are: Shanaka Fernando President, ICT Infrastructure  Sanjaya Dayananda, President, Software,  Christie Samuel, President, Education & Training, Mangala Rodrigo, President, Digital Services, Chanaka Hapuarachchi President, Office Automation, Lakmal Embuldeniya, President, Professional, Subash Chandra Bowse, President, Professional Consultants, Hasalaka De Silva, Vice President, ICT Infrastructure, Kalinga Ihalagedara, Vice President, Software and Ashane Jayasekara Vice President, Professional.

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