Exactpro to set up first-ever independent software testing services in Sri Lanka

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BOI Chairman Eng. Raja Edirisuriya (right) presents the agreement to Exactpro Systems Co-CEO and Co-Founder Alexey Zverev. Others from left: SECQUORO Founder and CEO Naresh Abeyesekera, Exactpro Systems Sri Lanka Director and CEO Jagath De Silva, Exactpro Systems COO Kirill Zagorouiko, Co-CEO and Co-Founder Iosif Itkin, BOI Director General Renuka Weerakoon and Legal Officer Ruvini Somathilaka

The Board of Investment (BOI) recently approved Exactpro Systems Ltd. to set up the first-ever independent software testing services for global capital markets.

An agreement to this effect was signed by BOI Chairman Eng. Raja Edirisuriya and Exactpro Systems Ltd. Director and CEO Jagath De Silva.

Followed by its expansion plan in July 2021 and the appointment of De Silva as CEO for Sri Lanka in September 2021, Exactpro continues to increase its footprint in Sri Lanka providing independent software testing services for global capital markets, showcasing Exactpro’s commitment to invest in the country.

Incorporated in Colombo in October 2021, Exactpro Systems has already started recruiting IT specialists of different levels, actively tapping into the local talent pool.

The Exactpro leadership team ,company’s C-suite and senior management has already visited the new office to meet with the local team in order to transfer knowledge and strengthen the company’s presence in the region by nurturing existing collaborations and establishing new partnerships.

Exactpro Co-CEO and Co-Founder Alexey Zverev said: “We are delighted to continue our growth in Sri Lanka as part of our long-term business strategy to scale our capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. We have a long-standing history of working successfully alongside leading technology specialists in Sri Lanka and expect the Exactpro delivery centre here in Colombo to be instrumental in driving the company’s efforts to further develop Exactpro’s next generation framework for automation in testing.”

BOI Chief Edirisuriya said: “We are very happy to see companies with an international footprint investing in Sri Lanka and look forward to future cooperation. We thank Exactpro for taking initiative to capture significant potential in Sri Lanka specifically in the ICT Sector.

“BOI believes Exactpro will also bring new capabilities to the local market, including the ability for specialised testing and engineering quality into software systems while enhancing the right environment for the Nation’s digital transformation aspirations.”