Informatics Group celebrates 30 years
Sri Lanka's Information Communication Technology (ICT) giant, the
Informatics Group celebrated its 30th anniversary at ceremonies held at
all Informatics subsidiaries recently. This year's anniversary which is
themed '30 years of Pioneering and Empowering' celebrates the Group's
successes and the road ahead.
The Informatics Group which was established on May 31, 1983 has
annexed an eminent position as a pioneer in Sri Lanka's ICT and Higher
Education sectors. The Group has played a pivotal role in reshaping and
revolutionizing industries and organizations by making cost effective
solutions accessible.
Due to years of experience gained through projects in many regions
and a consolidated base of partners situated throughout the world,
Informatics has accumulated a robust portfolio of successful projects.
Currently, Informatics has provided software solutions and hardware to
over 25 countries by being a dominant ICT player in the African and Asia
Pacific regions. The Group is currently expanding its base of
international operations by providing tailor made solutions that caters
to the clients specifications.
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Informatics Group Founder Chairman Dr. Gamini Wickramasinghe
cuts a cake during a ceremony commemorating the Group’s 30th
Anniversary celebrations, while Group Managing Director Hiran
Wickramasinghe (Left) and Group Deputy Chairman Hasith
Wickramasinghe (Right) looks on. |
Informatics Founder Chairman Dr. Gamini Wickramasinghe said that
Informatics has grown from humble beginnings to emerge as a corporate
titan. Dr. Wickramasinghe added that in a short span Informatics was
able to achieve great results by catering to every industry and
organization
"Sri Lanka's ICT sector was at its infancy when we commenced
operations. We created the much needed impetus and made cost effective
solutions accessible to many industries. This is how Informatics played
its role in strengthening Sri Lanka's ICT sector. We always maintained
our standards and have always surpassed client expectations. We have not
only focused on private entities but in our own way, we have contributed
to the nation by providing the state sectors with the latest
technological solutions," he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Informatics Group Managing Director Hiran
Wickramasinghe said that the growth and the international awards won by
Informatics is a key indicator of the Group's success rate. He added
that Informatics has continued to strive to empower organizations and
businesses through ICT and that thirst to empower is the key factor that
has made Informatics a leader in ICT.
"Informatics still has a lot more mountains to scale, both in the
local and foreign markets where our products and services are, and could
be to an even greater extent, an indispensable tool for the success of
numerous organizations. We have always integrated the latest
technological trends and have been very consistent with technological
innovations which have proven to be vital in today's digital age," he
said. "We are also a firm believer in sustainability. We advocate a
policy of promoting a low carbon economy and to live in a paperless
world. Due to our diligent efforts in practicing sustainable management,
Informatics International Ltd which is our software and international
arm was awarded the Carbon Neutral Certification from the by the Carbon
Neutral Company.
Amongst many of Informatics' accolades and certifications, recently
the Group bagged the award for "Next Generation Integrity Servers
(Business Critical Servers Category)" in Asian Emerging Countries at the
HP Achievers' Club Awards in Cebu, Philippines and was also awarded the
Oracle Platinum Partnership this year.
Informatics is currently the largest banking Automated Teller Machine
(ATM) supplier in Sri Lanka by installing over 1,500 Wincor Nixdorf ATMs
around the country and has recently introduced the new Cash Recycle
Machine, from Wincor Nixdorf.
Informatics also diversified its operations into the agriculture
sector by establishing Informatics Agrotech Private Ltd in the Mahaweli
System C area located in the Dehiattakandiya area. |