Category: Technology
MoU signed between ICTA & enpact e.V, Germany to collaborate between startup ecosystems
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Germany initiated and facilitated the signing of a MOU between the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka and ENPACT e.V. in Berlin, Germany, which represents the Berlin Senate’s startup initiative “AsiaBerlin”, on 08 April 2021, with a view to fostering a strong bridge between Berlin, the […]
PROVIDORE, Sri Lanka’s newest grocery tech platform, partners with EFutures – to leverage companywide operations as well as customer experience.
Specializing in groceries and essential items, N7T partnered with EFutures to build a holistic and inter-connected digital presence via e-commerce platform PROVIDORE. The concept was founded on the ambition to create the most user-friendly and functional technology to alleviate the hassles of traditional grocery shopping. “Customer experience shouldn’t be a compromise when shopping online”, says […]
Optimism among Swedish companies doing business with Sri Lanka
Growth over the past five years, negative development in 2020 and optimism for 2021. These are some of the key takeaways from the Sweden-Sri Lanka Business Council’s membership survey for 2021. Among the members’ most prioritized issues are simplified visa rules to Sri Lanka and to Sweden, increased attention for Sri Lanka from the Swedish […]
United States funds mobile app for Sri Lankan legal professionals
With support from the United States, the Colombo Law Society (CLS) recently launched a mobile application that provides members with access to online legal resources and court calendars. With court calendars and law reports at their fingertips, lawyers will be able to better serve the public. The mobile application was funded by the U.S. Government’s […]
Dialog Axiata’s Genie reaches Rs.10Bn worth transactions by 2021
Powered by Dialog Axiata PLC (“Dialog”), Genie, Sri Lanka’s first PCI-DSS-certified payment app has cemented a major milestone moment on its journey in establishing itself as the biggest payment processing network in Sri Lanka through the achievement of over Rs. 10 billion worth transactions. With more and more customers falling reliant on smart devices, Genie […]
Where is Java used? Here are 5 real-world applications.
Java, Java everywhere! Thanks to its ubiquity, everyone’s heard of it – but few know exactly where and how it is put to use. Here, we give the lowdown on 5 key areas that depend on Java to function at peak performance, while offering users a high level of interactivity. Web and mobile applications. Java […]
Fake romance, influencer scams thriving on Instagram
Facebook-owned Instagram has seen a surge in frauds on its platform that were up by 50 percent since the pandemic began, and scams related to romance, phishing and influencer sponsors top the chart, a new report by Sophos said recently. According to Sophos Naked Security, part of the cybersecurity firm Sophos, the scamming on Instagram […]
Programming languages in 2021: here are 5 of the most sought-after ones.
Old is gold – and the same applies to programming languages as well! Albeit being in the forefront for a substantial period of time, these 5 programming languages are still of topmost priority, even in 2021. Java In the arena of programming languages, Java is pretty much evergreen. Developed during the mid-90’s and now owned […]
eCommerce in 2021: trends that are bound to gain traction this year.
From online marketplaces to AI, numerous trends are shaping today’s eCommerce market. But what your business needs to prosper in the online dimension ultimately boils down to individual requirements – and any gaps that need to be filled. Here are a few such trends, that are sure to gain momentum as the year progresses. Online […]
‘s Dialog Axiata at AAA(lka); outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Long-Term Rating on Sri Lanka-based telecoms company Dialog Axiata PLC at ‘AAA(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS Mobile-Market Leader: Dialog’s Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) of ‘aaa(lka)’ is underpinned by its market leadership in the expanding mobile and pay-TV segments. We believe Dialog will continue to gain revenue […]
Web development trends that will dominate in 2021.
As consumer demands change with the times, the digital pathways we embark on also evolve to accommodate these shifting needs. Web development has been at the forefront of establishing powerful digital presences that make many experiences possible at one’s fingertips. From shopping to research, much is possible. Therefore, it makes sense to understand the technologies […]
Facebook launches Instagram Lite in Sri Lanka
Facebook has launched Instagram Lite in Sri Lanka in order to provide access to all users, irrespective of the device, platform and network they are on. This lightweight version of the Instagram app for Android uses minimal data, similar to Facebook Lite. Built using Bloks technology, Instagram Lite is less than 2 MB in size […]