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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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
By 2025, the company reported serving over 1,000 clients across 20 countries. 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.
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Wuhan Huakang Century Clean Technology Co., Ltd., abbreviated as Huakang Clean (SZSE: 301235), is a Chinese provider of integrated cleanroom system solutions. Headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei, China, the company was founded in 2008, with Tan Pingtao serving as its chairman. On January 28, 2022, the company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's ChiNext board.