National Software Exhibition begins today

Sri Lanka's first ever national software exhibition and conference 'Java Sri Lanka 2009' began yesterday (Jan 16) at the BMICH. 'Java Technology to build the Nation for the Knowledge Economy' is the theme of the exhibition which concludes on January 18.

Java technology is the most powerfully advanced and widely used technology which is used for high tech innovation such as E-Commerce (Electronic Commerce), M- Commerce (Mobile Commerce), electronics, robotics automation, space and aircraft technology etc.

Boost for Java Programming

President, Chamber of Chartered Java Professionals Dr. Ishantha Siribaddana said, “Today, Sri Lankan youth depend on traditional jobs and we have a labour-based economy. In Sri Lanka a large number of A/L students are unable to qualify for university entrance.”

The open source Java technology is the most powerful advance and widely used technology which is used for high tech innovation such as e-Commerce, m-Commerce, electronics, robotics automation, space and aircraft technology. Java technology will help these students to contribute immensely to the national economy.

It could develop students from the middle class and lower middle class are not aware of this career path as highly qualified professionals in the ICT industry without entering the universities, he said.

The development of the technology and rapid infrastructure development could produce Java professionals around the country, he added.

The Java Sri Lanka 2009 - National Computer Software Education and Trade Exhibition will be the ideal platform to promote Java technology as a career path and exploit the talents of local Java programmers.

(Courtesy: Government Information Department)