Category: Technology
Virtusa host CMO in Sri Lanka and discusses of transformation across HR, brand, technology and sales
Virtusa, the global provider of digital engineering solutions hosted Brian Jochum, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer and a member of the Global CXO team in Sri Lanka recently. During hismvisit, Jochum visited the Virtusa offices in Sri Lanka, met with the local leadership and addressed the media at an outreach event. Jochum’s visit to Sri […]
Microsoft 2024 Imagine Cup launches in Sri Lanka Offering students, a platform for AI-innovation
Microsoft Imagine Cup, the global technology startup competition for visionary student entrepreneurs harnessing the power of Microsoft AI, has announced its launch in Sri Lanka for 2024. Microsoft’s Imagine Cup is in its 22nd year. The competition, which offers the opportunity to develop a technological solution to address some of today’s most pressing local and […]
99x achieves ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing commitment to information security
99x announces its successful achievement of the ISO 27001:2022 certification, a globally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This accreditation underscores 99x’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of information security, maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data across all its operations. The ISO 27001:2022 certification is a testament to 99x’s […]
Turning Jaffna’s raw talent into IT professionals
By Jekhan Aruliah For all its catastrophic consequences COVID-19 lockdowns at least had a silver lining for Sri Lanka’s towns and cities beyond the Western Province. Thousands of staff returned from Colombo to hometowns across Sri Lanka to be locked-down with their families. Many sadly lost their jobs, as their work required their physical presence […]
DeepSphere.AI and 10QBIT announce partnership to promote Sri Lanka as AI innovation and talent hub
DeepSphere.AI, led by the esteemed AI expert Jothi Periasamy, and 10QBIT under the leadership of UK-based technopreneur Sanj Chandran, have announced a monumental partnership. Facilitated by the innovation ecosystem AQCELLOR, this alliance aims to position Sri Lanka as a leading hub for AI, R&D, and innovation. Sanj Chandran, Founder and CEO of 10QBIT, shares his […]
VIDEO: What is OpenAI’s super-secret Project Q*
A breakthrough in artificial intelligence at OpenAI preceded former CEO Sam Altman’s firing and was part of a list of the board’s grievances, according to sources cited in a Reuters report. Andrew Chang explains what we know about the AI technology referred to as Q*, and also breaks down the gap between current AI technology […]
| Ilya Sutskever
Just weeks before the management shakeup at OpenAI rocked Silicon Valley and made international news, the company’s cofounder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever explored the transformative potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI), highlighting how it could surpass human intelligence and profoundly transform every aspect of life. Hear his take on the promises and perils of […]
Commercial Credit enters digital Payment space with Pay&Go
Heralding its entry into the digital payment space, Commercial Credit and Finance PLC (CCF) recently announced its acquisition of a 19.99% stake in Mega Pay (Pvt.) Ltd., which provides payment services under the Pay&Go brand. Pay&Go is the first step in Commercial Credit and Finance entering the digital payment space. The partnership with Mega Pay is […]
FitsAir announces integration with Mastercard Payment Gateway Services to strengthen its payment infrastructure
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline, today announced its partnership with Mastercard involving integration with the Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS) platform to strengthen its payment infrastructure. Mastercard Payment Gateway Services platform enables merchants to accept both local and international payments, strengthening their ability to compete in the market.Through this partnership, FitsAir will […]
Launch of the Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment for Sri Lanka
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ushering in rapid transformation across various economic sectors, promising to revolutionise industries such as agriculture, transportation, education, and healthcare. Against this backdrop, the concept of “AI readiness” has taken centre stage, with many recognizing AI’s potential to elevate public services, and work towards increasing efficiencies across multiple sectors. […]
Epic Lanka unveils digitalization strategy beyond 25 years with 20 innovative products
Epic Lanka, a wholly Sri Lankan-owned fintech and digital transformation solutions provider with a quarter-century of experience in the IT industry, recently marked the momentous occasion of their 25th anniversary. This milestone underscores their enduring commitment to excellence and their significant contributions to the field of financial technology. Evolving from its roots as a project-driven […]
Sri Lanka’s Mobile Network Performance Lags Behind in South Asia: Analysis
In a recent analysis by Opensignal, which examined the mobile network experiences of smartphone users across the six most populated countries in South Asia, Sri Lanka’s performance was found to be lacking compared to its regional counterparts. The study, which included Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, revealed significant disparities across the region. […]