ICT

hSenid founder recognized at NBQSA awards 2012

Founder and CEO of hSenid Group of Companies Dinesh Saparamadu was awarded the "Most Outstanding Contribution Award" at the prestigious NBQSA Awards 2012.

The National Best Quality ICT Awards (NBQSA) which was previously known as the National Best Quality Software Awards recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in Sri Lanka which have contributed to the development of ICT to create an opportunity gain international recognition.

Dinesh B. Saparamadu receiving the “Most Outstanding Contribution Award” at NBQSA Awards 2012. From left to right: Prof. P.W. Epasinghe, Chairman, ICT Agency of Sri Lanka, Dinesh B. Saparamadu, Founder and CEO, hSenid Group of Companies and Prof. Gihan Wikramanayake, Chairman, BSC Sri Lanka Section.

This also enables the improvement of standards and the quality of the local ICT products and services while giving the ability to compete in the international market.

Out of the many awards given one special award is presented to a person who has made a significant difference in Sri Lanka's ICT landscape committed and longstanding service to the industry in order to honour their contribution.

The "Most Outstanding Contribution Award" is presented to a very special ICT Leader in the country. BCS Sri Lanka Section has partnered with the ICT Agency of Sri Lanka since 2009 in presenting this award.

The award is presented to a person for his / her unique and yeoman services contributed to the industry for over 25 years and playing a significant role in shaping the current ICT industry landscape of Sri Lanka.

The selection of this unique personality for the award is not an easy task and it is done with the support of a very eminent panel of judges.

Various professional and industry associations forward nominations and out of the nominations received the panel thoroughly analyse the available information in selecting the recipients for the award.

Prof. Gihan Wikramanayake, Chairman BCS Sri Lanka Section quoted "Dinesh Saparamadu's contribution towards the development and shaping of the Sri Lanka's ICT environment has been remarkable. Generating ICT employment locally and globally; bringing foreign exchange to the country; taking the leadership to facilitate Sri Lanka's ICT trade and business; and introduction of innovative ICT products are some of his achievements.

I sincerely congratulate him for the feat achieved by winning the 2012 "Most Outstanding Contribution Awards".

Dinesh Saparamadu has been instrumental in the progress of hSenid Group of Companies which is internationally renowned for the ICT and IS solutions provided for a global clientele.

He has also being a cornerstone of the ICT industry of Sri Lanka and has made significant contribution towards the industry with his wealth of knowledge and years of experience in both Sri Lankan and International markets. Due to the innovation and commitment Saparamadu managed to create substantial employment opportunities in the ICT industry and bring foreign earnings to Sri Lanka.

Viraj Mudalige, Director/General Manager of Epic Technologies Group and Edgar Chen, Country Manager of VeriFone Singapore Pte Ltd (right) demonstrating the latest payment device

VeriFone, Epic launch future generation payment devices

Globally renowned US giant in manufacturing of payment devices VeriFone Inc. together with their technology partner in Sri Lanka, Epic recently launched future generation payment devices in the local market. The latest EDC POS device, the VeriFone VX 520 was introduced to the local banks by Edgar Chen, Country Manager of VeriFone Singapore.

This state of the art, tiny yet rugged hardware device can be loaded with innovative software solutions designed and developed by Epic making the equipment a mobile bank said Chen at the launch. The EDC POS terminal hitherto used for swiping your credit card has now been transformed to a mini bank enabling financial institutions to reach the masses with on line real time banking services offered at customers' door-step, he added.

VeriFone Inc has been in the forefront of technology innovations in the electronic payment industry and continues to offer new devices to meet the changing needs of the consumers and markets, he concluded.

ACS, CSSL to strengthen relations between Australia, SL

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) and the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), the peak bodies for Information and Communication Technology professionals in respective countries, today announced a joint commitment to work to improve trade in the region through improved professionalism in ICT.

Officials signing the agrement

ACS President Dr Nick Tate and CSSL President Mahesh Perera signed the agreement at the conclusion of the South East Asia Regional Computer Confederation held in conjunction with the ACS's Young IT Professionals Conference in Sydney in October.

The conference brought together over 500 delegates during the three days including senior leaders from Fiji, India, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Australia including many CIOs and participation from Federal Minister the Stephen Conroy, NSW Minister the Greg Pearce, and Federal MP Ed Husic.

Sri Lankan delegation to Australia included CSSL President Mahesh Perera, CSSL Treasurer Luxaman Perera and CSSL Council Member Yasas Abeywickrama. "The agreement will build on the good bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Australia while recognising the power and value of the digital economy to both nations is only underpinned by the professionals who work in it," Dr Tate Said.

CSSL President Mahesh Perera welcomed the agreement to strengthen bilateral collaboration to address the challenges within the global digital economy:

"Sri Lanka and Australia both recognize the enormous growth potential of ICT for development and the new partnership will further strengthen professionalism and ICT competencies of Members of the respective societies." said Perera.