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In an era where technology plays an increasingly important role in education, ParentPay Sri Lanka, a division of ParentPay Group, is at the forefront of shaping the future of educational technology globally. As a leading EdTech company in Europe, ParentPay Group has recently expanded its horizons with the inauguration of a new office in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
ParentPay Sri Lanka Managing Director Dilshan Gamampilla said: “There can be few more motivating areas to work in than edtech. The technology we provide schools plays a crucial role in supporting them in delivering an outstanding educational experience to the students. We make it easier for them to run a great school. We reduce the time and resources required for this so it can be focused on learning. We are building a team of highly skilled software engineers to support innovation at ParentPay and the delivery of its mission to advance the use of technology in schools globally.”
“We have already proven our ability to build a great team by winning the ‘Great Place to Work - 2023’ award, which is just the beginning of our journey towards excellence in the future,” he added.
ParentPay Group is a leader in edtech, specialising in critical Management Information Systems (MIS) and payment solutions for a wide array of educational institutions internationally.
ParentPay Group’s one of the most noteworthy accomplishments is its leadership and innovation in creating secure, cashless economies within schools. By offering innovative online payment solutions, income management tools, and efficient dinner money administration services, the company is the leading provider in the UK. It’s here that ParentPay has earned the trust of a significant majority of schools across 200 local authorities. Now four million parents are using the platform for secure payments covering meals, clubs, trips, uniforms, and more.
Group Chief Technical Officer Ian Tufts said: “I believe in the fast-moving landscape of technology the most successful companies would always be those willing to invest in innovation and committed to building great teams focused on this challenge. With the help of ParentPay Sri Lanka we are positioned well to continue our leadership in edtech.”
ParentPay Group consists of several market-leading brands, including SIMS, ParentPay, Cypad, Schoolcomms, Reading Cloud and UNIT-e. These brands offer a comprehensive range of solutions, from online fee payment and school meal management to management information systems, online library management systems, parental engagement solutions etc.
