Joining this program for the first time IFS has taken a significant step towards strengthening their ongoing commitment to educate and grow the IT talent and potential in Sri Lanka. This is a crucial part of a dedicated CSR effort by IFS who are not merely a multinational functioning in SL and South Asia, but a strong presence locally employing over 700 people from across and around the island working with the development, support, sales and implementation of the world leading component based business solution, IFS Applications.

The success and experience gained at the ITBPO Career Fair in Anuradhapura is seen by IFS as highly significant in proving and reaffirming their commitment to developing the IT industry in the country, especially in the rural sector. As Rimaz Marzook, (IFS, Assistant Manager Sales) points out, "IT is on a rapidly growing trend which has great demand for capable and qualified IT professionals. IT has become an essential part of the 21st century, whatever the core industry maybe, IT is an integral part of it and therefore, IT skills have become a basic necessity – one that must be developed to progress in any chosen career." Continuing their CSR drive on IT education, IFS plan to extend their support and participation to other such events in both urban and rural areas. They also hope to be a part of the ITBPO Career Fair in Ratnapura.