Category: Technology
‘s Q&A on Future of AI & Organisation Happiness
In anticipation of the keynote discussion ‘Mindful Solutions with Mo Gawdat’ organised by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, the former CBO of Google [X] and best-selling author, tackles some questions on the future of technology and human performance. Here’s a sneak peek into areas that will be spoken at the much-awaited discussion set to take place […]
Rootcode debuts Sri Lanka’s first ever Tech-Triathlon combining engineering, design and AI
Rootcode, a global software engineering company committed to building great tech, is hosting Sri Lanka’s first-ever Tech-Triathlon, a competition that combines Engineering, User Experience (UX), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to upskill the next generation and foster a strong tech community in the country. The competition received 1180 registered participants from students all over the island. The […]
Enabling SME sector to digitize payments can accelerate economic growth: Country Manager for Visa
As Sri Lanka focuses on economic recovery, transforming the digital payment landscape for businesses will be a strategic area to consolidate growth, says Avanthi Colombage, Country Manager for Visa in Sri Lanka and Maldives. Visa, a global leader in digital payments, believes that unlocking the potential that digitizing payments can offer to the SME (Small […]
Cinnamon to host Google’s former CBO and Best-Selling Author Mo Gawdat
Visit in late August includes keynote discussion on future of AI and organization happiness. Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts will welcome Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X], for a profound keynote discussion on the future of AI and organization happiness, at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo on 28 August. With his expertise in navigating […]
Nimi launches NimiKash, revolutionizing payroll management for IT workers
Nimi, a leading information technology firm specializing in Staff Augmentation and Development, Product Advisory, and Payments Advisory, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking product, NimiKash. Designed specifically for IT workers, NimiKash is set to revolutionize payroll management by empowering employees to effectively manage their cash flow and achieve financial growth. NimiKash is […]
Visa and SAP join forces to make enterprise payments more efficient
Visa today announced it has entered into a collaboration with SAP to streamline and simplify business-to-business (B2B) payments for enterprises, from businesses small to big, to government agencies and non-profit organisations. The collaboration, led out of Asia Pacific, marks the first time Visa, the world’s leading company in digital payments, and SAP, one of the […]
Sri Lanka High Commission in London promotes ‘Island of Ingenuity’ – IT/BPM sector
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London in collaboration with Sri Lanka – UK Chamber of Commerce (SL-UKCC) and Infomate (Pvt) Ltd, the BPM arm of John Keells Group, organised a promotional event titled ‘Island of Ingenuity’ to promote Sri Lanka as a unique destination for Business Process Management (BPM). The event was held […]
Dialog enterprise becomes VMware sovereign cloud provider in South Asia
Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solution arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, announced it has become a VMware Sovereign Cloud Provider in South Asia. The announcement was made at a recent event held at Shangri-La Colombo, which was attended by many ICT professionals from major corporations across various industries that fuel Sri Lanka’s economy. A sovereign […]
99x expands global reach to set up technology centre in Malaysia
99x commenced operations at its technology centre in Malaysia, as part of its global expansion strategy. The technology centre was recently recognized with the Malaysia Digital status by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) as a contributor towards the Malaysian digital ecosystem.99x also intends to collaborate with leading tech universities to build digital product engineering […]
We have not authorized anyone to operate cryptocurrency schemes in Sri Lanka, warns CBSL
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank says that they have not issued any licence or authorized any individual or business to operate schemes involving cryptocurrency, and has not authorized any Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) or any variant of it, cryptocurrency mining operations, cryptocurrency exchanges, deposit-taking or custody services related to cryptocurrency or any cryptocurrency investment advisory service. […]
”’ Rating on Watch Positive following proposed disposal
Fitch Ratings has placed Sri Lanka Telecom PLC’s (SLT) National Long-Term Rating of ‘A(lka)’ on Rating Watch Positive (RWP) reflecting the potential rating upside due to weakening linkages with SLT’s parent, the government of Sri Lanka (Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating: CC), due to the government’s plan to sell its 49.5% stake in the company. […]
Innovative Digital Marketplace to Help Sri Lanka’s Small Businesses
To expand the reach of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including women-owned small businesses, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is supporting the Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) launch a digital marketplace in Sri Lanka, helping business owners connect with more customers locally and abroad. Named Commercial Bank LEAP, this one-of-its-kind initiative, which is supported under […]