Category: Technology
Online Government services are now in full operation
The Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) is pleased to announce that the technical issues which caused the recent disruption to the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) services have been fully resolved. All affected online government services are now fully operational and accessible to the public. ICTA assures the public and government institutions that […]
Interruption to Selected Online Government Services
Due to a disruption in the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC), several online services managed by various government organizations have been temporarily affected. These include the Birth, Marriage, and Death (BMD) Certificate System of the Registrar General’s Department, the e-Revenue License System (eRL 2.0) of the Provincial Departments of Motor Traffic (except the Western Province), the […]
Opinion: A safer digital space for Sri Lankan young minds to learn, explore and create
By Ferdous Mottakin, Head of Public Policy & Government Relations for SouthAsia at TikTok When I think about the potential of digital platforms, I don’t see them as just platforms for trends or entertainment. I see them as potential bridges for connecting young minds with each other to share ideas, knowledge, and opportunities. In Sri […]
VIDEO: NVIDIA and OpenAI Announce ‘the Biggest AI Infrastructure Project in History’
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and OpenAI President Greg Brockman described a new strategic partnership to fuel OpenAI’s growth — and enable AI at scale for virtually every industry and user. Through the partnership, OpenAI will deploy at least 10 gigawatts of NVIDIA systems for OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure, including the NVIDIA […]
TikTok launches dedicated STEM Feed in Sri Lanka with Govt support
TikTok, with the support of the Government of Sri Lanka, today announced the launch of a dedicated STEM Feed in the country, creating a new in-app destination for credible science, technology, engineering and mathematics content. This initiative signals a new era where TikTok, together with the Government and its vibrant Sri Lankan community, will come […]
Global Dialogue Forum gathers World leaders in Colombo on AI, energy, food & cybersecurity
Global Dialogue Forum (GDF) partnering Club of Rome’s India affiliate, is hosting a unique international conclave at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, bringing together leading global experts, policy framers, decision makers to explore the frontiers Artificial Intelligence (Ai) can breach to overcome challenges in green energy, food security and cyber security. It differs from the […]
EDB-JICA Partnership Extended to Boost Sri Lanka’s ICT/BPM Growth in Japanese Market
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have established a strategic partnership to strengthen the Sri Lankan ICT/BPM sector within the Japanese market. Started in 2024, this initiative supports 30 Sri Lankan SME ICT/BPM companies and startups over a period of two years by providing market intelligence, business coaching, […]
| Why 95-pct of GenAI Projects Are Failing
Artificial Intelligence was supposed to be capitalism’s golden goose — rewriting emails, reinventing customer service, and reshaping entire economies. But a new MIT study says 95% of enterprise AI pilots fail to deliver meaningful revenue. Instead of breakthroughs, most companies end up with expensive dashboards and endless beta tests. T he hype cycle feels eerily […]
Yara Technologies partners with Clover Infotec to revolutionize EdTech in Botswana
Empowering schools with predictive analytics and seamless communication solutions with Talkative Parents and Quanta Platforms Yara Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (“Yara”), a fast-scaling EdFinTech startup in Sri Lanka, has announced a strategic resale partnership with Clover Infotec to launch its flagship platforms – Talkative Parents and Quanta – in Botswana. This partnership represents a pivotal step […]
TikTok releases Q1 2025 community guidelines enforcement report
TikTok has released its Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, showcasing its ongoing commitment to creating a safe digital space for its users. The report, which covers data from January to March 2025, details the proactive steps TikTok has taken to identify and remove content that violates its Community Guidelines, ensuring a positive experiencefor its […]
VIDEO: Apple CEO Tim Cook wants to work with suppliers to move more chip production to US
Pres. Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook speak in the Oval Office on Apple’s latest manufacturing announcement.
Sri Lanka promotes AI– investment opportunities and disrupt Asia-2025 in London
A panel discussion to promote investment opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sri Lanka, jointly organised by the Sri Lanka–UK Chamber of Commerce – London (SLUKCC) and the High Commission of Sri Lanka, was held on 31 July 2025 at the High Commission premises. The panel featured a distinguished group of professional and academic including Dean […]