Category: Technology
Women in the workforce and why it matters for Sri Lanka: World Bank
To mark this year’s International Women’s day, we’re discussing how Sri Lanka can benefit from more women joining the workforce and what can be done to improve their job prospects and remain at work. World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka Dr. Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough was featured in a “Spotlight Series” interview with […]
AXIATA digital labs embarks on successful journey as digital service provider
Mar 10, 2020 (LBO) – AXIATA Digital Labs (ADL), a subsidiary of the AXIATA Group, Berhad, Malaysia has emerged as a ground breaking digital start-up providing optimal digital solutions, primarily to AXIATA Group. ADL was launched on the 1st of January 2019 and celebrated its first anniversary in 2020. The tech start-up thrives as the […]
Huawei signs MOU with Sri Lanka’s Moratuwa University to enhance ICT knowledge transformation
Mar 06, 2020 (LBO) – Huawei Sri Lanka and University of Moratuwa (UOM) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable the educated and talented youth in Sri Lanka to further enhance their skills in the ICT domain and to be competitive in the ever growing ICT industry, as part of Huawei’s long-term digital […]
Opinion: Why we drink our own champagne
By Sal Laher, chief digital & information officer, IFS Both service providers as well as their customers rely on technology to help their operations and business growth. Technology can be used to break down regional barriers, and to enhance the ability to operate as one global team. Many service providers have acknowledged the need to […]
MillenniumIT ESP forms strategic partnership with MINT HRM
MillenniumIT ESP – one of Sri Lanka’s leading Systems Integrator and Information Systems provider recently formed a strategic partnership with MintHRM, a cloud based Human Resource Information System provider, to serve its key markets with a diverse portfolio of solutions focusing on human capital transformation and management. Human capital transformation and management is a prime […]
Mobitel introduces latest Apple iPad 2 and watch
As the authorized reseller for apple devices ranging from iPhones, iPads, Apple watches, Mobitel is introducing the next generation Apple iPads and Apple Watch Series 5 to the local market. Further consolidating its position as the preferred and trusted partner for apple devices. Customers can now purchase their favorite iPads and Watches at selected Mobitel […]
‘s Dialog Axiata inks USD 250Mn investment agreement with BoI
Feb 19, 2020 (LBO) – 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 254.1Mn (LKR 46.1Bn) in Sri Lanka’s ICT Infrastructure […]
‘s Paragon Holdings launch augmented reality app
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – Paragon Holdings, specialising in outdoor advertising, TV & Radio advertising production, event management, and digital marketing announced the launch of their augmented reality application through Sri Lanka Augmented Reality (SLAR), recently in Colombo. SLAR has been launched as a member of Paragon and as a partner of UnifiedAR – an […]
MillenniumIT ESP carries out fastest Oracle ERP implementation for HNBA
MillenniumIT ESP – one of Sri Lanka’s leading Systems Integrator and Information Systems Provider – recently announced that it has successfully implemented the Oracle ERP Cloud platform for HNB Assurance (HNBA), a leading insurance service provider in Sri Lanka. The project was completed within a short span of 7 weeks, recording the fastest Oracle ERP […]
Uki offers an alternate route from the Northern Province into the tech industry
By Jekhan Aruliah Does Sri Lanka need more university graduates? Sri Lanka has tens of thousands of unemployed graduates. Every now and then the government brings thousands more of them into the Public Service, further bloating an already bloated service. In December 2019 a government minister promised jobs for all 64,000 (his figures) unemployed graduates! […]
MillionSpaces takes centre-stage at SLASSCOM’s Innovation Awards 2019
MillionSpaces, an online marketplace where users discover and book unique spaces and venues for various events, was bestowed with the 1st Runner-Up for the highly-coveted ‘Best Disruptor Award’ at the annual ‘Innovation Awards and Gala 2019’, hosted by SLASSCOM at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo recently. The awards recognize and celebrate innovators across a range of […]
Mobitel & Thuru’s reforestation project shortlisted at GSMA Global Mobile Awards 2020
Mobitel and Thuru’s joint project – ‘Reforestation through Technology’ – has been shortlisted for the ‘Best Mobile Innovation for Climate Action award’ at GSMA Global Mobile Awards 2020, popularly known as the GLOMO Awards, scheduled to be held in Barcelona in February 2020, where winners will be announced. This recognition is yet another feather in the cap […]