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This competition modelled on the prestigious annual BCS (UK) IT Industry Awards is the benchmark for outstanding performance throughout the computer industry in Mauritius. It focuses on various areas which have witnessed brilliant and innovative contributions in the use, development and deployment of IT in the past 24 months. |
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The award ceremony was held on Saturday 19th October 2019 at the Salle des Fetes, Plaza, Rose Hill. The following dignitaries attended the event. Mr Paul Fletcher, BCS Group Chief Executive This year’s IT Award also marked the 30 years of BCS in Mauritius and the 15th Year of the BCS (Mauritius Section). The Chair of the section, Mr Veeshal Seeballack, talked about the achievements of the section and how BCS is making IT good for society, both locally and at International Level. The Regional Manager, Mr M Iqbal Boolaky made a history of how he lived the 30 years of BCS in Mauritius. He shared his experiences, difficulties and hard work to get the BCS to the status as it is today. He also talked of the criteria and standard of these prestigious Awards in Mauritius. These competitions are based on the same footing as the IT Industry Awards of UK. Iqbal said that in the past years BCS were offering only Three(3) awards but this year the number of awards has been increased to nine(9). He said that the entries were of very high quality and it has been a challenge to finalise on the winners. Mr Paul Fletcher FRSA, FBCS - BCS Group Chief Executive Paul joined BCS in 2014 after ten years at RM Education where he was an Executive Director and Group Managing Director of the Education Technology Division. He is responsible for the leadership of all functions of the organisation including finance, membership, marketing, education outreach, information systems, operations, customer services. He led a review of strategy to refocus BCS back to its’ underlying charitable purpose of “Making IT Good for Society”. In his speech, Paul said ” Organisations of all shapes and sizes are now more reliant on technology than ever before. The way we work, interact and transact is changing very rapidly, and the transformation being wrought by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, blockchain, cloud and other technologies makes IT the most exciting place to be right now”. He also said “IT is about people. And BCS wants qualified, ethical, people – those who are skilled and trustworthy – to lead the charge in developing these opportunities. To support this, we developed Chartered Status for IT professionals (CITP). This is the benchmark which we established to give IT professionals the opportunity to be recognised in the same way as many other professions such as Accounting, Law or Medicine”. The BCS Awards
All BCS awards are evaluated under the following criteria: Professionalism: Consistently meeting or exceeding challenging objectives to ensure the successful use of IT and demonstrating a quality approach through personal values and working practices. Innovation: Used innovative approaches, working practices or technologies to enhance their organisation. Role Model: Provided an example to peers or colleagues or the Mauritian society of the importance of the role of IT in the organisation and the standards expected of IT professionals. Measurable Success: Has delivered quantifiable benefits to the organisation or community through involvement with IT initiatives in the past year and can demonstrate personal development to enhance their ability to succeed in future. “SFIA+” (The Skill Framework for the Information Age) is used by the BCS as a reference for skills assessment. |
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The BCS IT Industry Award 2019 - Winners
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On the occasion of the 30 years, BCS Mauritius Section has honoured its distinguished personalities who offered Long term support to the BCS. The Awardees are:
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Finally, Paul Fletcher, announced that the BCS is glad to confer the BCS LONG SERVICE AWARD to its Regional Manager in Mauritius. The Certificate of Long Service was offered to both Mr M Iqbal Boolaky & Mrs Aisha Boolaky.
The 30 years anniversary cake was cut by Veeshal Seeballack, Paul Fletcher and Iqbal Boolaky to end the complete the event. A buffet dinner followed and all guests were gifted with a BCS branded Aluminium bottle and the 30 years lapel pin. |
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