July 8, 2024
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5min
In light of the recent communication regarding the removal of the exception on the export of services, we, the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM), the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), the BCS Sri Lanka Section (BCS), and the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) share our collective thoughts […]

June 10, 2024
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9min
The business leaders of the national trade organizations related to this sector expressed gratitude and thanks to the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for extending the tax exemption period of the information and communication technology sector by three years in the budget of the fiscal year 2024-2025 announced by the government on behalf of the entrepreneurs […]

January 24, 2024
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3min
In response to the proposed Online Security Bill, SLASSCOM (Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies), FITIS (Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka), CSSL (Computer Society of Sri Lanka) and BCS Sri Lanka (British Computer Society) jointly express concerns and recommendations for the government’s consideration. Sri Lanka in embarking on Digital Economy   […]

November 9, 2023
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4min
      The National IT & BPM Week held recently , was a collective endeavour supported by the National Future Talent Initiative (NFTI), which fostered collaboration among SLASSCOM, FITIS, CSSL, EDB, BCS, UGC, SLANSHEI, IEEE, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Technology, ICTA, VTA, NAITA and academia. This collaborative effort attracted a diverse audience, including […]

July 6, 2022
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8min
        The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) unveiled the official website: www.nbqsa.org for the 24th National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2022 during the opening ceremony of the competition. The innovatively designed website details all necessary information on the NBQSA awards event, application procedure, guidelines, eligibility criteria, event calendar and is frequently updated […]

May 25, 2022
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4min
        BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka Section is proud to launch the 24th edition of the National ICT Awards– NBQSA 2022. NBQSA is the most prestigious competition in Sri Lanka’s ICT industry and recognises outstanding achievements by individuals and organisations who develop ICT products and services. The competition also […]

March 24, 2022
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4min
        A historic institutional agreement between the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT and the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has been signed in January 2022. The Organisational Membership agreement which was tabled by His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Minister of […]


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