Company:MiHCM
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Human Resources Software, Cloud computing |
| Founded | 1995 (as Microimage) |
| Founder | Harsha Purasinghe |
| Headquarters | , Sri Lanka |
Area served | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
Key people | Harsha Purasinghe (Group CEO) |
| Products | MiHCM Enterprise, MiHCM Lite, MiHCM Analytics, MiA (Virtual Assistant) |
| Services | SaaS HR solutions |
| Website | mihcm |
MiHCM (formerly Microimage HCM) is a Sri Lankan multinational corporation specializing in human resource management systems (HRMS) and human capital management. Headquartered in Colombo, the company provides cloud-based HR solutions to enterprises and small businesses. Originally established as Microimage in 1995, the company rebranded to MiHCM in 2019 to reflect its focus on cloud-based HCM solutions and regional expansion.
History
Founding and early years (1995–2018)
The company was founded in 1995 by Harsha Purasinghe under the name Microimage. Initially, the company gained recognition in the local software industry for developing "Helawadana," a Sinhala font and word processing package compatible with Windows 3.1.[1]
During the 2000s and 2010s, Microimage diversified its product portfolio, shifting focus from localized software solutions to enterprise human resource management systems. By the mid-2010s, the company had transitioned from offering on-premise software to deploying cloud-based HR platforms.[2]
Rebranding and expansion (2019–present)
In January 2019, Microimage HCM officially rebranded as MiHCM. The rebranding was part of a strategic initiative to align the company's identity with its global expansion goals, particularly in the Southeast Asian market.[3] Following the rebranding, the company established a regional hub in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In August 2024, MiHCM's Malaysian subsidiary was awarded "Malaysia Digital" status by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). This status recognizes the company's contributions to Malaysia's digital economy and its operations within the country's digital ecosystem.[4]
By 2025, the company reported serving over 1,000 clients across 20 countries.[5] In July 2025, MiHCM appointed Pubudini Abeyesekera as the CEO for its Sri Lanka and Maldives operations, while Harsha Purasinghe continued as the Group CEO.[5]
Products and services
MiHCM operates on a SaaS model, utilizing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure to deliver its software suite. The company's product portfolio includes:
- MiHCM Enterprise: A comprehensive human capital management suite designed for medium to large enterprises. It covers core HR functions, payroll, talent management, and time and attendance tracking.[6]
- MiHCM Lite: A simplified HR and payroll platform tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- MiA: An AI-powered virtual assistant designed for workplace tasks. It is integrated with Microsoft Teams and assists users with HR queries and workflow automation.[7]
- SmartAssist: A feature introduced in 2024 that utilizes generative AI to automate routine HR tasks, such as drafting correspondence and generating reports.[2]
Operations and partnerships
MiHCM is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with its primary international hub in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company maintains a market presence in several Asian countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Thailand.[8]
The company holds strategic partnerships with regional technology integrators, including Tech One Global and the Crayon Group. MiHCM is a long-standing Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner of Microsoft.[9]
Awards and recognition
- Microsoft ISV Partner of the Year: MiHCM has received this award multiple times, including for the South East Asia New Markets region in 2019 and 2020, and for Malaysia in 2022.[9]
- National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA):** Prior to the rebranding, the parent company Microimage received several accolades from the British Computer Society (Sri Lanka section) for its software innovations, including recognition for its font technologies and disaster warning systems.[10]
References
- ↑ "Harsha Purasinghe’s advice for globally scaling a business". Echelon Magazine. 13 November 2020. https://echelon.lk/harsha-purasinghe-s-advice-for-globally-scaling-a-business/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "MiHCM unveils AI innovations: Redefining future of HR". Daily FT. 1 July 2024. https://www.ft.lk/hr/MiHCM-unveils-AI-innovations-Redefining-future-of-HR/47-763689.
- ↑ "Microimage HCM rebrands to MiHCM as global expansion continues". MiHCM. 10 January 2019. https://mihcm.com/news/microimage-hcm-rebrands-to-mihcm-as-global-expansion-continues/.
- ↑ "MiHCM receives prestigious Malaysia Digital status". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). 1 September 2024. https://www.sundaytimes.lk/240901/business-times/mihcm-receives-prestigious-malaysia-digital-status-569526.html.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "MiHCM appoints Pubudini Abeyesekera as CEO for Sri Lanka and the Maldives". Daily FT. 17 July 2025. https://www.ft.lk/it-telecom-tech/MiHCM-appoints-Pubudini-Abeyesekera-as-CEO-for-Sri-Lanka-and-the-Maldives/50-779079.
- ↑ "MiHCM - HR Lineup". https://www.hrlineup.com/mihcm/.
- ↑ "Digital Assistants are entering the work place, Microimage unveils Asia-Pacific's First". Echelon Magazine. https://echelon.lk/digital-assistants-are-entering-the-work-place-microimage-unveils-asia-pacifics-first/.
- ↑ "MiHCM celebrates 2 years in JV with MyHCM Pakistan". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). 21 November 2021. https://www.sundaytimes.lk/211121/business-times/mihcm-celebrates-2-years-in-jv-with-myhcm-pakistan-462163.html.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "MiHCM wins Microsoft ISV Partner of the Year Award". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). 22 October 2020. https://sundaytimes.lk/online/business/mihcm-wins-microsoft-isv-partner-of-the-year-award-at-microsoft-inspire-southeast-asia-new-markets-p/10-1127217.
- ↑ "Microimage HCM - Success story of true Sri Lankan colours". MiHCM. https://mihcm.com/news/microimage-success-story-of-true-sri-lankan-colors/.
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