Sri Lanka

25May, 2021

“A Growth Model for the Sri Lankan ICT/BPM Industry” Presented to CSSL President

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Former CSSL President Dr Yasas Vishuddhi Abeywickrama presented his book, entitled ‘A Growth Model for the Sri Lankan ICT/BPM Industry’, to the current Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) President Eng. Damith Hettihewa at the CSSL Secretariat recently.

Dr Abeywickrama published his doctoral dissertation for the benefit of the industry and copies of his book will […]

1May, 2018

CSSL Takes Action to Stop Social Media Abuse

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In the wake of recent moves by the Sri Lankan Government to ban social media due to civil unrest, the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) has established a Working Group to help encourage more responsible use of social media platforms.

CSSL President, Yasas V. Abeywickrama, said the Society appreciated the Government’s quick response and the […]

29March, 2018

CSSL Speaks Out on Civil Unrest in Sri Lanka

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The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) released a statement this month is response to recent incidents of sectarian violence.

Just last September, the IFIP World Computer Congress 2017 was staged in Colombo, Sri Lanka, attracting hundreds of local professionals and scores of international speakers and delegates to attend the event.

The complete CSSL statement is reproduced […]

31January, 2018

Planning Underway for CSSL’s NITC 2018

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The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) has announced plans for the 36th Annual National IT Conference (NITC 2018), which will be held in the capital of Colombo from 2-4 October this year.

The event will expand on the theme, “IT Changes Everything”, exploring technology-driven change across eight tracks of content:

∙ Social Implications of AI

∙ ICT […]

31October, 2017

The Ideas We Saw at NITC 2017

By |October 31st, 2017|Ethics, Events, IFIP, Professionalism in ICT, Robotics|0 Comments

Last month’s SEARCC/NITC Conference in Colombo presented a valuable opportunity for delegates from across Sri Lanka and around the world to come together and share their knowledge and insights.

Here are a few of the lessons and ideas discussed by the event’s keynote speakers.
Saving the CIO
The first speaker of NITC 2017 was Dr Nick Tate – […]

19October, 2017

CSSL Launches International epihack Project to Fight Dengue Fever

By |October 19th, 2017|Home Slider, IFIP, Media releases|0 Comments

MEDIA RELEASE

 
CSSL Launches International epihack Project to Fight Dengue Fever
Computer Society of Sri Lanka to Facilitate Collaborative Hack Involving ICT and Health Experts
Thursday 19 October – The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) has announced an international hacking project to develop a solution for dengue fever, which is currently being experienced at ‘unprecedented’ levels across […]

29September, 2017

NITC/SEARCC Conference and IFIP Meetings Wrap up Successfully in Colombo

By |September 29th, 2017|Events, IFIP|0 Comments

Nearly 1,000 people took part in this month’s highly successful NITC/SEARCC Conference and preceding IFIP/SEARCC meetings in Colombo.

IFIP, the global federation of national computer societies, and SEARCC, its SE Asian regional counterpart, both held annual general meetings for their key executives and decision-makers in the lead-up to the Computer Society of Sri Lanka’s (CSSL) […]

25September, 2017

SEARCC and CSSL Host the Largest ICT Event Ever Held in Sri Lanka

By |September 25th, 2017|Events, Media releases|0 Comments

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SEARCC and CSSL Host the Largest ICT Event Ever Held in Sri Lanka
 

Monday 25 September 2017 – SEARCC/NITC 2017 combined the regional SEARCC conference and Sri Lanka’s National IT Conference (NITC), drawing delegates from across Asia, the Pacific and Europe.

The conference was hosted by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), whose exemplary […]

22September, 2017

NITC/SEARCC Conference and IFIP Meetings Wrap up Successfully in Colombo

By |September 22nd, 2017|Events, IFIP, Media releases|0 Comments

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NITC/SEARCC Conference and IFIP Meetings Wrap up Successfully in Colombo
Thursday 21 September 2017 – Colombo, Sri Lanka – Nearly 1,000 people took part in last week’s highly successful NITC/SEARCC Conference and preceding IFIP/SEARCC meetings in Colombo.

IFIP, the global federation of national computer societies, and SEARCC, its SE Asian regional counterpart, both held […]

30August, 2017

IFIP President to Open Sri Lanka’s Biggest Ever ICT Conference

By |August 30th, 2017|Events, Home Slider, IFIP|0 Comments

Mike Hinchey, President of IFIP, the global federation of ICT professional associations, will formally open the combined NITC/SEARCC Conference in Sri Lanka next month.

Professor Hinchey will discuss the critical role ICT professionals play in enhancing the quality of life for people around the world by developing and applying new and disruptive technologies like Artificial […]