Category: Technology
Connecting Sri Lanka to battle against global pandemic
Sri Lanka is facing one of the greatest challenges in its history as it battles the threat of COVID-19. The Government of Sri Lanka is leading the national effort, strongly supported by the nation’s health care workers, tri-forces and other essential service workers who are coming together in a combined effort to limit the impact […]
Dialog’s e-working, e-learning and e-health solutions to empower SL
As the global pandemic crisis intensifies, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, remains committed to keeping Sri Lanka connected during these challenging times. Dialog is fully prepared and dedicated to maintaining business continuity of its telecommunication infrastructure and digital services for all its stakeholders, be it consumers, enterprises, business partners, or the Government. […]
Mobitel demonstrates 5G at One Galle Face Mall
Mar 11, 2020 (LBO) – Mobitel, a connectivity provider demonstrated the latest 5G connectivity at One Galle Face Mall recently. This event, a milestone in the history of broadband in the region, was graced by Oshada Senanayake, Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Rohan Fernando, Chairman of SLT and Mobitel […]
ICTA to use design thinking to increase usage of the LGN 2.0 within public sector
Mar 11, 2020 9LBO) – Citra Social Innovation Lab, facilitated a design thinking workshop on recommendations to increase usage of the Lanka Government Network 2.0 (LGN 2.0) within the public sector. The LGN 2.0, provided by the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), is a secure, private network that aims to connect all government organizations […]
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 […]