Category: Technology
Apptimus Tech, Jaffna’s software firm from bedroom to 7,000 square feet in 5 years
By Jekhan Aruliah The Yarl Geek Challenge has a strong record as nursery for tech startups. By 2022, its 11th season, YGC alumni have started more than 60 companies employing hundreds of people. This doesn’t include those who emerge from these companies to setup their own startups. Yes It’s great when competitions and colleges give […]
Sri Lankan industry leaders explore sustainable energy future
Leaders from across the industry, civil society, finance and academia met in Colombo recently to explore short and long-term energy solutions amidst Sri Lanka’s worst-ever energy crisis. With Sri Lanka’s industrial sector among the largest consumers of costly imported fossil-fuels, more than 100 participants heard from experts and shared their insights into how this economically […]
Microsoft and LinkedIn launch program to help people learn digital skills
Today, Microsoft and LinkedIn announced the next step in the Skills for Jobs program, providing free access to 350 courses and six new Career Essentials Certificates for six of the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy. Microsoft and LinkedIn will also be offering 50,000 LinkedIn Learning scholarships to help people get ahead in their […]
Microsoft launches startup founders hub in Sri Lanka
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub was recently launched in Sri Lanka to empower local startup founders to turn their ideas into reality and help boost the economy. The Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is designed to remove traditional barriers to building a company and help founders innovate and grow, regardless of their background, location, progress, […]
Microsoft launches Founders Hub in Sri Lanka
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub was recently launched in Sri Lanka to empower local startup founders to turn their ideas into reality and help boost the economy. The Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is designed to remove traditional barriers to building a company and help founders innovate and grow, regardless of their background, location, progress, […]
Bileeta Partners with USAID CATALYZE Sri Lanka Private Sector Development (PSD) to offer tech support to SMEs
Bileeta, one of Sri Lanka’s top ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions providers, has joined hands with USAID CATALYZE Sri Lanka Private Sector Development (PSD), to provide cutting-edge ERP solutions to eligible SME customers, through a special grant programme. These solutions will be provided in collaboration with and through partnerships facilitated by PSD with financial institutions, […]
Dialog Axiata Group to Invest USD 152.4 Million in Sri Lanka
Dialog Axiata Group, the largest Foreign Direct Investor (FDI) operating under the aegis of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI), announced the entering into of two supplementary agreements with the BOI for the investment of an additional sum of USD 152.4 Mn (LKR 56.7 Bn) in Sri Lanka’s Telecommunications and ICT Infrastructure on […]
Businesses spending higher percentage of technology budgets on cybersecurity, Sophos research reveals
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today released additional findings from its survey report, The Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan, in collaboration with Tech Research Asia (TRA), revealing businesses are increasingly prioritising budget for cybersecurity. In 2022, 11 per cent of technology budgets are dedicated to cybersecurity, an increase from 8.6% […]
SLT-MOBITEL brings Samsung’s latest Galaxy fold 4 5G & Galaxy Z flip 4 5G devices along with benefits
Bringing Sri Lankans, the opportunity to experience the next generation technology and devices, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT solutions provider is offering Samsung’s latest foldable flagship Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G and Galaxy Z Flip, 4 5G devices coupled with exciting value additions. For every purchase of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold or Z Flip, both existing […]
‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ crowdfunding platform goes live today
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka led Individual Crowdfunding Facility; ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ platform went live today providing the opportunity for global citizens to contribute to alleviating the impacts of the crisis in the country: www.undp.org/srilanka/donate. Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis since 1948, with 5.7 million people in need […]
‘s Analytics: The Uncertain Future of the Chip Shortage
The semiconductor chip shortage captured the world’s attention early on during the pandemic as the first clear sign that the measures undertaken during the pandemic were creating significant supply-chain disruptions. These disruptions have since expanded to include many other industries and have caused inflation to skyrocket in countries around the world. And while there are […]
Envisioning future of Sri Lanka with Ultra-Fast Fibre & 5G: SLT-MOBITEL Technology Chiefs discusses evolving trends
The SLT-MOBITEL brand has reinforced its leadership as a true digital enabler further emphasizing its promise of enriching people’s digital lives and empowering businesses to unlock their fullest potential. Mangala Samarajeewa, SLT Chief Network Officer and Rasantha Hettithanthrige, Mobitel Chief Technology Officer elaborates on how the Group is paving the way for network modernization, ensuring […]