Xiaomi Aces Compliance with iVAT
The Challenge In 2019, the National Board of Revenue of Bangladesh put out a general order whereby any business entity with sales turnover exceeding a stated amount, is mandatorily required to use Board-approved VAT software. Cloud-based deployment was permissible, but an on-prem database server was binding. iVAT is an off-the-shelf, Board-approved VAT management software of […]
BRAC University’s Dynamic Tool to Connect a Million Dots
The Challenge As BRAC University continued to grow, its Student Lifecycle Management System (USIS) began to show signs of strain. While it served its purpose for years, it could no longer keep up with the demands of increasingly complex operations and large student body. At the heart of the issue was a system that struggled […]
Scaling Financial Access for Millions in Africa
The Challenge To support its long-term strategy of operational excellence and sustainability, BRAC International prioritized digitization across its field operations. A core component of this strategy is the Digital Field Application (DFA), a custom solution aimed at automating critical field-level processes. First developed by a third-party and deployed in Rwanda in 2019, BRAC International acquired […]
BRAC Bank Reaches for the Unbanked
Background To reach underserved populations and extend low-cost banking across the country, our client launched its Agent Banking Service. This alternative delivery channel empowers local agents to offer financial services, removing barriers of distance, cost, and infrastructure. brac IT joined this mission in 2020 to design, build, and support the digital foundation that powers this […]
Securing IT Operations for the Public Utility Company of a Megacity
The Challenge The agency’s pool of over 7,000 employees and contractors accesses 30 custom-built and non-integrated business applications. These range from HRM, accounts, fleet, MIS to supply chain etc. A non-standardized authentication and unified access management posed significant security risk as well as frequent IT troubleshooting. A streamlined and secure solution was essential for a […]
App Takes Microfinance Beyond Desks and Branches
The Challenge The client sought to extend its services to underserved populations beyond the physical reach of its branches. The challenge was to find a way to scale access to financial services through community-based channels. To achieve this, they piloted a commission-based model, incentivizing mobile money agents to refer leads from local communities. However, the […]