Softlogic to promote IT in North

by Lalin FERNANDOPULLE

Information Technology or IT is a necessity in the modern world.In line with the need to enhance IT literacy in the country Softlogic Trading, a premiere software solutions provider will commence operations in the North shortly.

Softlogic will set up its service centre in the Jaffna town to support businesses and provide access to all educational institutions in the peninsula.

The North and the East were deprived of economic benefits and today there is a yearning among people in the North for technological skills and expertise to restore their livelihood.

Director/CEO Softlogic Trading (Pvt) Ltd., Roshan Rassol said there is ample scope for IT services in the North following the new environment created for business development.

He said the sales and service centre will help promote IT among schools and universities in the North.

DELL products are being used in many educational organisations.

Softlogic the authorised distributor for DELL equipment in Sri Lanka has three service partners in the North.

SGS Computer Services, PC Solutions and Micro PC Systems have contributed to expand the DELL market and enhance computer literacy in the North.

Rassol said the company plans to set up 15 regional support centres islandwide this year to enhance its value added service. Currently Softlogic operates eight regional support centres.

He said the company in collaboration with the Ministry of Education launched several computer training programs in schools during the past five years.

Softlogic partnered the Federation of Information Technology Services (FITS) and Infotel IT development program held in Jaffna last month", he said.

Softlogic launched the DELL range of personalised computers for the price conscious customers at ceremony held recently in Colombo.

Rassol said software industry has moved away from technical specifications to style, colour and design to meet individual satisfaction.