Information Technology in Sri Lanka

Information Technology in Sri Lanka refers to the business process outsourcing, knowledge process outsourcing, software development, IT Services and IT education in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is ranked among the top 50 outsourcing destinations by AT Kearney, and Colombo is ranked among "Top 20 Emerging Cities" by Global Services Magazine. The export revenue of this industry grew from USD 213 million in 2007 to an estimated USD 720 million in 2013.

For the purpose of developing IT in Sri Lanka, Computer Society of Sri Lanka was started in 1976.

Sri Lanka's IT, KPO/BPO industry has a short span of history starting around 2000.

IT/BPO sector has been identified as a priority sector for economic development in the country.

Sri Lanka's BPO cost is 30% lower than other offshore destinations.

Sri Lanka also won the Outsourcing Destination of the Year award by National Outsourcing Association.