CH17 partners with IScientia-of UK to provide next-gen loyalty and HRM solutions
View(s):To prop up its technologically superior “NFC loyalty Program”, CH17 will enter into a strategic partnership seeking the expertise of iScientia – a leading technology solution company in Surrey to develop and customise IT solutions for all its Loyalty Schemes and Customer Relationship Management programs currently underway.
This tie-up will also include CH17′s flagship Program – Ransalu Loyalty Privilege which caters only to employees in the entire apparel sector, according to a company release.
Ransalu Program which is now entering the 2nd year has reached all corners of the country and has attracted nearly 65,000 members. Lake House Printers and Publishers Plc (LHPP), the principle suppliers of NFC plastics, have been playing a key role in supplying the cards to meet demand and also maintain top quality in the product. It is currently one of the largest plastic and smart card suppliers in Sri Lanka catering to over 200 corporates.
Nuwan Weerasinghe (left) and Jumar Preena (right)
“Having embraced the world’s best in class NFC technology for its flagship program for the Sri Lanka Apparel- the Ransalu Privilege, CH17 is now aiming at providing a complete solution beyond discounts and points to its card holders as well as the merchants who are registered under its loyalty network,” the release said.
iScientia is a registered company based in the UK. Founded by Nuwan Weerasinghe a Sri Lankan entrepreneur based in Surrey, this firm is a popular software consultancy and solutions provider focusing on mobile based CRM and loyalty platforms for a number of retail chains and outlets in UK.
Mr. Weerasinghe is ably supported by a team of IT undergraduates mostly from the local universities who have hands on experience and knowledge of latest technologies within the industry, guidance of senior management with an international perspective.”We are indeed privileged to be associated with iScientia, as they come from a background of a matured retail market and technologically advanced IT cum Marketing environment,” said Jumar Preena CEO of CH17.
Mr. Weerasinghe said that his firm has the all-important platform with ready to plug-in supporting applications and programs which enable a loyalty program unique to the implemented company.