The Sri Lankan Association of Software and Service Companies, ( SLASSCOM) having identified a significant gap in employability skills among fresh university graduates in Sri Lanka, is rolling out a comprehensive program called Graduate to Career (G2C) to uplift the skillset and the employability of fresh graduates . As per the IT/ BPM workforce survey […]
The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) recognizes the potential for Sri Lankan IT/BPM companies to expand globally and increase their revenue through exports. However, the process of identifying and pursuing business opportunities in foreign markets can be challenging and resource-intensive for these companies. To address this issue, SLASSCOM has created a […]
The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CSCx) and (ISC)² Colombo Chapter have joined forces to develop a dynamic information and cybersecurity ecosystem in Sri Lanka. The two organizations recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving the overall cybersecurity posture of the country. The MoU […]
The Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has implemented a range of developmental and educational initiatives to promote the growth of Sri Lanka’s IT/BPM industry and establish a $5 billion export-based ecosystem. One such initiative involves partnering with major universities across the country to promote career opportunities in the IT&BPM industry for graduates, […]
The SLASSCOM People Summit 2023 themed “Survive To Thrive”, organized by The HR Forum of SLASSCOM, brought together a team of top international speakers this year, who discussed and shared best practices on handling and overcoming some of the most pressing issues faced by the HR fraternity and provided a great learning platform and strategies […]
In the age of fast-paced digital technology with influential forces such as AI, ML, RPA, Hyper Automation and IoT accelerating and disrupting the software development platforms, the software testing landscape has required a rapid shift to overcome the challenges to meet this new digitally disrupted world. Given this context, SLASSCOM (the Sri Lanka Association for […]
The Future Careers Bridge (FCB) program launched by the capacity forum of SLASSCOM was established to address the challenge of school leavers who lack graduate-level qualifications but are interested in joining the IT/BPM industry. The program was created in partnership with USAID’s youth employment and entrepreneurship project, YouLead and the Royal Norwegian Embassy, which serves […]
SLASSCOM, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), launched a 2-day virtual workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) on 13th and 14th February 2023. The workshop is aimed at students, undergraduates and professionals in the IT industry, as well as those who are interested in AI and ML. The workshop provides participants […]
On December 8, 2022, the EQUALS Global Partnership held its prestigious annual EQUALS in Tech Award ceremony, celebrating initiatives with powerful vision, significant impact and regional importance in bridging the gender digital divide. The awards were announced as part of the Partner2Connect annual meeting at ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Among the prestigious attendees, SLASSCOM […]
To nurture and support the growth of women technopreneurs in Sri Lanka, the SLASSCOM Women Technopreneurs Forum (WTech) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), with assistance from the Government of Japan, will launch a bootcamp and a one-on-one mentoring program with the aim of supporting women technopreneurs in Sri Lanka to connect with an unparalleled […]
