Just In Time Group holds JIT Solutions Day 2015

By Shehana Dain

A leading systems integrator in Sri Lanka, Just In Time Group (JIT) this week held its annual calendar event which addressed some of the most focal issues in the digitisation era.

The event ‘JIT Solutions Day’ brought together its customers and partnering ICT solution providers namely FIS, TRIASET, SAS, EMS, SCIT, RSA, Microsoft, NetCracker and Juniper.

The company caters to four main sectors which include the banking and finance sector, telco, commercial, government and defence. Companies from all four sectors afterwards took part in separate track sessions to give attention on primary requirements.

In the 21st century technological innovation is a must, thus businesses are urged to undergo radical change to survive in dynamic environments. JIT Group meets these complex demands of their customers providing optimal ICT solutions. The event covered some of the timeliest topics covering information security which has been a focal point to address also evolution from traditional IT to modern IT, virtualisation, etc.

JIT Group CEO Vickum Senanayake highlighted four main challenges every company in the corporate sector has to face regardless of the genre it falls into, he stated a company must know its customer and place high emphasis on business continuity, cost containment and speed to market.

He also asserted that the ability to cross match requirements to functionalities of the end customer is what makes JIT stand out from the rest.

Asked about new developments at the JIT Group, Senanayake said: “We are now into infrastructure and information security partnering with EMC and VCE. We feel that the industry is in dire need of information security, there is so much of information theft that goes under the radar.”

The speakers in their presentations shared insights into the complications many businesses face and how ICT specialised software and systems could help to overcome these issues in their respective companies. 

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SAS Institute (India) Director Suprathik Banerjee gave an interesting twist on how governments are starting to become interactive with its citizens and added: “The CM dashboard software will help administration by speeding up file clearance procedures. Information regarding allocation, release and expenditure of funds meant for departments or districts.”

One of the main attractions is the availability of information one click away. The hindrance of maintaining multiple paper files and misplacement of information is a common problem many of us experience when we use public services. Banerjee stated the company would be introducing this software to Sri Lanka. Implementation of this system could be highly beneficial or could result in unwanted costs to the Government.

Adaptation of businesses in the digitisation era

EMC international Director Strategy Michael Leung told the Daily FT: “Out of the 500 companies listed in the Fortune 500 list in 1955, 89% of the companies no longer exist today; this was mainly because companies couldn’t adapt to change from manufacturing to service-oriented enterprises. The scenario today is that most businesses are competing with non-traditional, very disruptive players.”

Today people worldwide spend more time on their smart phones than on a traditional PC. Will traditional information systems stand the test of time is a question that must be raised. Leung said traditional or second platform IT cannot be eradicated completely. “Companies should make relevant schemes to reduce expenditure on traditional IT and invest more on third platform IT which is technology related to smart phones, tablets and iPods.”  

When asked about the potential in Sri Lankan markets, Leung stressed that he could see a lot of potential as businessmen here were very interested in transforming and developing mobile applications.

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