Category: Technology
When is the best time to hire a dedicated software development team?
Dedicated development teams have recently gained much popularity, as they enable businesses to enjoy all the benefits that a software outsourcing company typically offers – while working with a team that feels more like an extension of their in-house teams, as opposed to an offshore team. However, the question of when to hire a dedicated […]
‘Sri Lanka AI Week 2026’ launched with the theme ‘AI Amplified’ by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL
The premier AI event showcases Sri Lanka’s AI potential with four captivating events including AI Leaders Night, AI Conference, AI Expo, and National AI Awards Building on the success of Sri Lanka’s first-ever National AI Expo & Conference held last year, the Ministry of Digital Economy of Sri Lanka and SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions […]
Applications Open for CSSL National ICT Awards 2025
The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) has officially called for applications for the prestigious CSSL National ICT Awards 2025, one of the country’s flagship platforms celebrating excellence in Information and Communication Technology. The society invites ICT professionals, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students across the nation to submit their contributions and gain national recognition for […]
Facebook still rules Sri Lanka’s social media, but TikTok is closing in
Facebook remains the most used social media platform among Sri Lankan internet users, holding an 81% share according to the newly released Digital Outlook Sri Lanka 2026 report. YouTube follows at 72%, while TikTok has climbed to 48%, up 6 percentage points from last year. Instagram rounds out the top four at 42%. The bigger […]
New Odyssey movie inspires a worldwide journey — for scammers too: Kaspersky
An example of a website and the fake player prompting users to register to continue watching the movie Kaspersky experts have identified scam websites in multiple languages, suggesting that attackers are deliberately targeting audiences across different countries by capitalizing on the film’s extraordinary popularity. Christopher Nolan’s new Odyssey movie has been one of the most […]
Sri Lanka Represented at Asia’s Inaugural AX (AI Transformation) in QA Conference in South Korea
The AX (AI Transformation) in QA conference, Asia’s inaugural event dedicated to AI-driven Quality Assurance, was held on 18 June 2026 at the Science and Technology Center in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. Organized by AsiaSTA (Asian Software Testing Alliance), the conference brought together leading researchers, technology experts, and Quality Assurance professionals from across Asia to […]
Dedicated development teams: an enhanced alternative that’s offered by the best software outsourcing companies in Sri Lanka
Software outsourcing has long since gained popularity, with the rise of remote work and cloud computing. Now, businesses and agencies alike are asking questions that help teams deliver efficiency and excellence together. One such question revolves around software outsourcing engagement models. Dedicated development teams is one such model that is extensively being considered for its […]
AWS to Charge 18% VAT on Non-Registered Sri Lankan Customers
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWSI) has announced that it will soon begin charging an 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) on all Electronically Supplied Services (ESS) provided to customers in Sri Lanka who are not registered for VAT or have failed to provide their tax details. The move aligns with Sri Lanka’s tax regulations regarding digital […]
Sri Lankan drone startup Scouts closes investment round at LKR 1.6Bn valuation, gearing up to take on regional intelligent robotics market
Scouts, Sri Lanka’s pioneering intelligent drone and robotics company, has closed a funding round at a valuation of LKR 1.6 billion. In a market that has historically exported its engineering talent rather than retaining it, the round represents something more than a financing milestone. The company offers an economically viable solution for security, from small […]
Top three trends in software outsourcing, happening in 2026
It’s no secret that trends are constantly updating in the information technology industry, considering how fast-paced it is. While customers determine the path that businesses and their software development agency partners take, the introduction of new technologies (such as AI), now also lead the way. But it doesn’t stop there. Compliance is another major driving […]
Xiaomi Sri Lanka and Raffealla Fernando showcases “The Art of Telephoto” with the Xiaomi 17T
Xiaomi Sri Lanka hosted “The Art of Telephoto,” a Leica-powered photography exhibition at One Galle Face Mall, Level 02, bringing together creativity, fashion, visual storytelling and smartphone photography in an engaging experience for guests and photography enthusiasts. Held in collaboration with renowned Sri Lankan creative personality Raffealla Fernando, the exhibition presented a curated collection of […]
Kaspersky discovers new corporate phishing technique using popular AI web development platform
Kaspersky has discovered that attackers have begun exploiting another legitimate service for malicious purposes – this time it is Tencent EdgeOne Pages, a platform for creating and hosting web applications. Attackers are misusing its capabilities to generate phishing emails targeting corporate users. Previously Kaspersky has described similar attacks leveraging Google services and web applications generated […]