Microimage
Microimage is a Sri Lankan technology holding company specializing in Human Capital Management (HCM) and media broadcasting software. Founded in 1995 by entrepreneur Harsha Purasinghe, the company initially gained recognition for developing local language computing solutions before pivoting to enterprise software. Today, Microimage operates primarily through two subsidiaries: MiHCM, a cloud-based HR platform, and Futura Tech Labs, which focuses on broadcast and media technology. The company is a long-standing Microsoft Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner and has received multiple accolades, including the Microsoft ISV Partner of the Year Award for Sri Lanka in 2019.
Founding and early years (1993–2000)
Microimage was founded by Harsha Purasinghe while he was still a student, initially operating as a hobbyist club in 1993 before being formally incorporated as a private limited company in 1995. The company's early breakthrough came from developing solutions for local language computing. At a time when standard Unicode support for Sinhala and Tamil was limited, Microimage developed fonts and word processing software—most notably "Microimage Sinhala Word"—which facilitated the digitization of local languages.
Expansion and DEWN (2000–2013)
In the early 2000s, the company expanded its portfolio into enterprise software, specifically Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) and broadcasting automation.
During this period, Microimage also developed the Disaster Early Warning Network (DEWN), a mobile-based disaster warning system. Developed in collaboration with Dialog Axiata and the Government of Sri Lanka, DEWN was designed to alert communities to natural disasters such as tsunamis and landslides. The project won the World Summit Award in 2010 in the category of e-Inclusion and Participation.
Restructuring and rebranding (2013–present)
By 2013, the company had grown to encompass distinct business units. To streamline operations, Microimage spun off its mobile and media division, allowing the HR and media businesses to operate with independent focus.
As the company expanded its footprint in the ASEAN region and the wider Asia-Pacific market, it underwent a major rebranding exercise. In January 2019, the HR arm of the business, previously known as Microimage HCM, was rebranded as MiHCM. This change reflected the company's transition toward a cloud-based, AI-driven global HR platform.
In August 2022, the media and broadcasting division, Microimage Mobile Media, was rebranded as Futura Tech Labs. Alongside the rebranding, the subsidiary announced the establishment of a new headquarters in Singapore to drive its growth in the broadcast technology sector.
Subsidiaries and products
Microimage operates as a holding company with technology development and sales handled by its two primary subsidiaries:
MiHCM
MiHCM (formerly Microimage HCM) provides cloud-based HRIS and HCM software. The platform offers modules for core HR, payroll, talent management, and workforce analytics. The company targets mid-to-large enterprises across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. As of 2019, the company reported serving over 1,000 clients in more than 20 countries.
Futura Tech Labs
Futura Tech Labs (formerly Microimage Mobile Media) develops software for the media and broadcasting industry. Its flagship product, mStudio, is a cloud-based broadcast automation and media asset management solution used by radio and television stations to manage content playout and workflows. The subsidiary maintains engineering operations in Sri Lanka and commercial hubs in Singapore and Australia.
Recognition
Microimage and its subsidiaries have received several industry awards, including:
- Microsoft ISV Partner of the Year (Sri Lanka): Awarded in 2019 for its cloud-based HR solutions.
- National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA): The company has won multiple gold and silver awards at NBQSA for its HR and mobile products.
- World Summit Award: Won in 2010 for the DEWN project.
See also
- Software industry in Sri Lanka