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ABOUT FITIS

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) was set up in 1996 with purpose of giving a much-needed focal point for ICT industry in Sri Lanka. Today, FITIS is the apex body of ICT industry in the country covering all major industry segments as Infrastructure Chapter, Software Chapter, Education Training Chapter, Communication Chapter, Digital Service Chapter, Professional Chapter, Office Automation Chapter and Professional Consultants Chapter.

FITIS works towards shaping & leading the strategic direction of ICT industry with cumulative membership of over 200 active business firms in the industry. FITIS is a member driven nonprofit organization & the membership is open to all companies & organizations locally that are involved in ICT business. FITIS is committed to foster a healthy growth of the industry focusing on resolving policy issues, lobbying with state authorities, co-operation and alignment with regional and global industry bodies and promoting harmony and innovation within the ICT industry.

We are committed to help our members achieve greater success through advocacy, public policy, Education Networking, professional Development, Events and Business Development opportunities in domestics and foreign markets. FITIS advocates on behalf of the full gamut of digital business interests including technology startups, small and medium sized businesses, national and multinational organizations.

While our presence include representation to stakeholders across the public and private sectors, we have a long and successful history of influencing public sector policy as it relates to the digital industry.

VISION

To be the trusted and unified voice of the ICT industry in Sri Lanka

MISSION

Contribute towards making Sri Lanka the most preferred IT/BPO destination in Asia, leading digital society that continuously delivers prosperity, and competitiveness in the global market

OBJECTIVES

To promote, encourage, foster the development and safeguard the interests of anybody corporate of Information and Communication Technology Industry.

To act as an advisory, consultative or coordinating body for anybody corporate of the Information and Communication Technology Industry.

To represent the members of the Information and Communication Technology Industry to negotiate on all matters concerning the industry in all discussions of the Association with the Government of Sri Lanka.

To promote and liaise with other bodies, with similar objects with a view to facilitating the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experience.

Formulate, maintain and publish Codes of Conduct to be observed by the industry and to promote and encourage high standards of conduct, service and performance throughout the Information and Communication Technology Industry. So as to develop the confidence and respect of the public;

To encourage and foster ethical and professional standards of work and conduct for members of corporation and to take such steps as are necessary to promote the same.

To interact with the Government or any public bodies with view to promote the interests of FITIS and the Information and Communication Technology Industry.