ESOFT Shaping Lives, Creating Futures

With roots going back to the year 2000, ESOFT has today grown to be the largest private sector education network in Sri Lanka due to the extensive coverage that we have via our branch network which includes ESOFT Metro Colleges, ESOFT Regional Campuses, and ESOFT Metro Campuses. ESOFT has over 20,000 students passing through its doors each year (including 5000 undergraduates). ESOFT is well known for offering internationally recognized degrees in IT, Business, Engineering and Hospitality Management through collaborations with leading local and UK Universities. ESOFT stays ahead in the academic arena by meeting the market demand by way of updating the curriculum and maintaining the quality of the programmes. It enables students to face the ever changing demand in the industry.

Being a responsible provider of IT, Business, Engineering and Hospitality Management education in Sri Lanka, ESOFT is committed to uphold highest standards of customer satisfaction and has been awarded the Quality Management System with ISO 9001:2008 Certification. ESOFT is best known in Sri Lanka and internationally for having produced more than 40 Sri Lankan and World Prize Winners at the BCS International Examinations and also for having produced the Colombo University BIT Degree Batch Top for five years running. ESOFT is also the only course provider in the world to be accredited by the BCS (UK) for providing all three levels of their Higher Education Qualifications. Moreover, ESOFT is the world’s largest trainer for BCS Higher Education Qualifications.

As knowledge has become the ultimate power in terms of a country’s economic prosperity “Knowledge clusters" are being built at a rapid pace in Sri Lanka to develop hi-tech industries. Therefore, Esoft’s ultimate objective is to produce not only echnically qualified people but competent all-round professionals, who are ready to face and can take up challenges produced before them, to give a strong boost to the country's aim of becoming a knowledge hub.

For more details visit www.esoft.lk

Samson IT join hands with INFOTEL 2014 the “premier IT exhibition” as Silver sponsor

Sri Lanka’s premier IT exhibition INFOTEL is scheduled to be held 24th to 26th during the month October 2014. It is themed as ‘For A Smarter Tomorrow’ and the location is the BMICH, Colombo, and organized by the Federation of IT Industry Sri Lanka( FITIS).

Being the flagship event of FITIS, INFOTEL has evolved to be the largest technology exhibition held in Sri Lanka and is patronised by businessmen of all disciplines of knowledge, academics, ICT enthusiasts, ICT career seekers, and general public who are increasingly becoming aware of ICT applications as a way of life. The exhibition will feature the widest range of ICT solutions and services and provides a lucrative platform for new business opportunities.

The launch of INFOTEL 2014 was held on last July 31st at Waters Edge. The event was witnessed by the Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya as the Chief Guest.

The organisers invited potential sponsors to give their support to the event in various forms. INFOTEL has in the past received wide publicity throughout the country and the region and this year expects to attract 100,000+ visitors.

Samson IT as the leading distributor for Dell products in Sri Lanka is proudly sponsoring INFOTEL 2014 as a Silver Sponsor. According to the company’s Vision, the Company will be supports such social events for the betterment of the society. Currently Samson IT is distributing all the Dell products such as Dell Notebooks, Tabs, Desktops, Server, Switches, Printers, Toners and Cartridges. These products reach the consumer via reseller channel located across the country.

Samson IT becomes Official Printing Partner for FITIS

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) is the professional body of Sri Lanka for Information and Communication Technologies “ICT” industries which is comprisesd of companies and ICT professionals representing Software, Hardware, Education and Training, Communication Services and Professional Service segments of Sri Lankan ICT industries.

Considering the FITIS contribution to the ICT industry, Samson IT as the leading hardware distributor supports FITIS  by sponsoring many of it’s activities. The upcoming flagship event of FITIS- the INFOTEL 2014 - ICT exposition to be held in October this year, is being sponsored by Samson IT in the Silver category.  As the exclusive distributor for DELL product in Sri Lanka Samson IT provided a Dell Laser printer to FITIS for their printing requirement and is now the official printing partner for FITIS . The printer was given to Mr. Chinthaka Wijewickrama, Chairman – FITIS at Infotel 2014 Launch held at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. 

Chinthaka Wijewickrama - Chairman FITIS recieving the Dell

Printer from S. Gnanam - General Manager Samson IT

GATEWAY GROUP

Established in 1986, Gateway has considerable experience in training and assessment that meets international standards. The organization has the distinction of producing educational programmes that have been certified or endorsed by leading training providers in the UK. Gateway also carries out specialized programmes in association with strategic partners in the UK. Some of these educational programmes are currently being used in countries such as Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and China. In Sri Lanka, Gateway has one of the largest branch networks with 33 centres spread across the country. The Group has recorded an unprecedented growth over the last decade under the Chairmanship of Mr. R.I.T. Alles, a former State Secretary of Education in Sri Lanka. 

Please visit us at :  www.gatewayworldwide.com

 
GATEWAY COLLEGE - COLOMBO, KANDY, NEGOMBO AND DEHIWELA

Premier International Schools provide quality teaching and learning for children from 2 1/2 to 18+ years of age with classes from Play Group to Advanced Level. These schools consist of modern facilities built with a blend of leading British Independent Schools architecture and Sri Lankan culture. 

 
GATEWAY GRADUATE SCHOOL – COLOMBO, KANDY AND NEGOMBO

The Gateway Graduate School was founded in 2008, to provide the opportunities for students to complete industrial recognized Degrees and Diplomas at an affordable price in Sri Lanka or transfer to reputed foreign universities in UK, Malaysia, New Zealand or Australia. In addition, the Graduate School offers the Edexcel Professional Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Teaching for, those who aspire to enhance their pedagogical skills. . Plans are already afoot to provide an articulation pathway to the Diploma holders, to complete an MA in Education in Sri Lanka, awarded and delivered by the University of Nottingham. 

Please visit us at : www.gatewaygraduateschool.com

GATEWAY KIDS SCHOOL OF COMPUTING

Popularly referred to as the Kids School, the organisation offers ICT education to children of 4 to 16 years throughout the island at our own centres as well as in partnership with leading Independent schools and other training centres on a franchise basis. The entire programme is mapped to the school's ICT Curriculum of the English National Curriculum. For more details please visit us at www.computerpioneers.com

 
GATEWAY CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CFICT has been established within the Gateway group with the objective of providing an effective and productive ICT training to the young adults, adults and to the corporate sector. In CFICT, we deliver wide range of courses including academic programmes (Diploma to Advanced Diploma level), certificate courses (in various application software and programming), and professional courses needed for the industry. CFICT will also stepping towards to a new pathway with new ICDL consist with range of modules categorized within different levels (Profile, Base, Standard and Advanced) which will help the students to develop and certify the computer skills in the chosen subject areas and the levels that they need either in work place or for day to day life.  

GATEWAY LANGUAGE CENTRE

The Language Centre provides English Language Teaching (ELT) to Young Learners (6 to 12 years), Teenagers, School Leavers and Adults/Professionals. Delivery methods include taught lessons, blended learning and e-learning. Courseware by way of workbooks, audio, video and multimedia are provided by publishers in the UK such as Cambridge and Delta. We carry out programmes in association with Pearson/Edexcel International and Cambridge International Examinations (ESOL). 

GATEWAY SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA

Caters to the requests of parents who feel the need to develop and strengthen the communicative and dramatic skills of their children. It has made rapid progress since its inauguration, catering to students from local and international schools with approximately 850 students between the ages of 4 to 13 attending courses at any given time. Students are presented for both foreign and local examinations according to their age and ability in Speech and Drama, Spoken English, Mime etc.

Sri Lanka Telecom - Message of the Group CEO

“It is a privilege for SLT to be the Strategic Partner of INFOTEL 2014, one of the most anticipated IT events in the Sri Lankan calendar. This partnership is yet another key initiative that helps us to continue playing a catalytic role to drive our nation to realize a SMART Sri Lanka for a smarter tomorrow”.

Lalith De Silva

Group CEO

Sri Lanka Telecom

National Vocational Qualification Level 5 – NVQ 5 in Information Communication Technology

VTA is the state owned largest organization having 222 Rural Vocational Training Centres, 22 District Vocational Training Centers and 7 National Vocational Training Centers equipped with High Tech Training Facilities, Human Resources  and other infrastructure. In 1995 the Authority had just 31 Vocational Training Centers and has moved a long way from way from then on.

Approximately, 30,000 youth get trained annually in 83 trades in 18 trade sectors from the VTA. The commitment of the Authority does not end once the trainees complete their course of training. They are directed to local and foreign employment and also provided with financial assistance to start their own small businesses. Entrepreneurship training and vocational self employment opportunities in the respective fields are provided through career guidance and entrepreneur training. A financial assistance scheme called “Self Employment Promotion Initiative (SEPI)” is also in operation to provide loans for those who intend to start self employment.

Also, the VTA works with industry sectors with the intention of giving industry exposure to trained youth, making them more industry relevant. Public-Private Partnership Schemes are underway where current knowledge of trainees as well as trainers are upgrade & updated. New Technology is brought to the classrooms through these arrangements.

The newly introduced National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 5 in Information Communication Technology (ICT) will be ceremonially launched with the inauguration of the INFOTEL 2014 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike International Exhibition Centre. Then even the interested youth in rural areas too will have the opportunity to get the “Internationally Recognized Qualification”, ICT NVQ Level 5 without spending large sums of money at foreign universities, and studying within their own surroundings happily & peacefully. Further, once they successfully complete NVQ Level 5 in ICT, the doors for NVQ Level 6 & 7 which is equal to the Degree will be opened at the University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC).

VTA firmly believes that “Learning” is a Life Long Journey and that, the opportunities for education must be further widened.  VTA as a state owned organization have opened the New Avenues for youth of this country and assures that VTA will give the maximum benefit by way of providing high skilled Academic & Technical support to the  YOUTH who is the country’s  driving force.

See http://www.vtasl.gov.lk  for more details

INFOTEL 2014 - 'For a Smarter Tomorrow'

INFOTEL, the national ICT exhibition organized by the Federation of IT Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) will have its 2014 edition under the theme of a smarter tomorrow. Originated in 1992 INFOTEL is Sri Lanka’s biggest and one of the pioneering exhibitions in South Asia. The event will take place at BMICH from October 24th to 26th. 
INFOTEL has been the place for ICT firms to display new products and a substantial number of regular participants comprising corporate executives, ICT professionals, policy makers, entrepreneurs, academics and individuals are waiting for this flagship event said Derrick Ferdinandus, Chairman of INFOTEL 2014 Organizing Committee. There will be over 300 stalls this time and we offer dedicated pavilions for different solutions, technologies and industry sectors within ICT, he added.

A substantial number of local and international brands of software, hardware and digital devices, ICT education and training, systems integration, mobile applications, cloud computing, computer gaming and emerging technologies will be displayed at INFOTEL 2014. The exhibition also provides opportunities for start-up firms and emerging local brands to demonstrate their capabilities to a large audience in one place.

INFOTEL is a time tested exposition and it has been evolving with added features over the years offering more and more benefits to sponsors and exhibitors said Chinthaka Wijewickrama, Chairman of FITIS. In par with the theme of a smarter tomorrow one can expect an array of solutions with state of the art features and technologies from smart phones to smart homes and enterprises. As the venue is the most prestigious and convenient location, exhibitors and visitors will have more spacious show with no logistic constraints, he said. Given the success of the previous INFOTEL exhibitions, we anticipate nearly 100,000 visitors this time, he concluded.

Supported by several government ministries, policy authorities and leading industry and professional associations, FITIS expects INFOTEL 2014 to be the place for all leading firms in ICT industry to show their presence as sponsors and exhibitors. Stall reservations are now accepted by the FITIS Secretariat.

Mr. Chinthaka Wijewickrama - Chairman, FITIS

Mr. Derrick Ferdinandus - Chairman, Infotel 2014 Organizing Committee