Category: Technology
Samsung unveils its first 5G Smartphone Galaxy S10 5G
Samsung Electronics announced the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is available for purchase in Korea. Over the past decade, Samsung has worked closely with network operators, device manufacturers and software developers to make 5G a reality with its complete end-to-end solution. Now, consumers will be able to unlock an entirely new mobile experience with the most […]
Sri Lanka’s first 100MW floating solar power plant before November
Apr 09, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Power Ministry and the Canadian Commercial Corporation, the Crown Corporation of the government of Canada on Tuesday signed a memorandum of cooperation for the joint development of a floating solar photovoltaic power project to be located on the Maduru Oya reservoir. Construction work of Sri Lanka’s first floating […]
Capital TRUST acquires Taxiyak and launches Taxiya
Apr 08, 2019 (LBO) – Capital TRUST Mobility Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Capital TRUST Holdings Limited is launching Taxiya, a mobile taxi hailing service. Focusing on safety, reliability, customer convenience and enhanced benefits to the drivers, Taxiya is set to zoom into the future of Sri Lanka’s organized Taxi service industry. Taxiyak was […]
Digital Me bags Best Digital Marketing Campaign of year 2018 at SLIM Digis 2018
(PRESS RELEASE) – Digital Me, an emerging Digital Media Company in Sri Lanka was buzzing after being honored at the SLIM Digis Awards ceremony held at Waters Edge last week. Digital Me won the prestigious Gold Award for the Best Digital Marketing Campaign of the year in the category of Retail conducted for Helanka Shoes. The […]
‘s Dialog Axiata at AAA(lka); outlook stable
Apr 02, 2019 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Long-Term Rating of Sri Lanka-based telecoms company Dialog Axiata at ‘AAA(lka)’ with a stable outlook. KEY RATING DRIVERS Mobile-Market Leader: Dialog’s standalone credit profile of ‘AAA(lka)’ is underpinned by its market leadership in the growing mobile and pay-TV market segments. We believe that Dialog […]
Huawei CEO and Founder expects revenue to touch USD125Bn in 2019
Apr 01, 2019 (LBO) – Ren Zhengfei, CEO and Founder of Huawei, recently said that 2019 could be a difficult year for Huawei, and however the company, is targeting US 125 billion dollars in revenue. Huawei has not released its total revenue for 2018 yet, but Eric Xu, one of the rotating chairmen at the technology […]
OBG Sri Lanka report:Looks at steps being taken to encourage innovation and boost export earnings to USD20Bn in 2019
Mar 27, 2019 (LBO) – A new report from research and consultancy firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) shines a spotlight on Sri Lanka’s wide-ranging plan to achieve upper-middle-income status. The Report: Sri Lanka 2019 looks in detail at the steps being taken to encourage innovation across the manufacturing industry as part of the national strategy to […]
“Open, free, secure and resilient cyberspace vital for development and democracy” British HC to SL
Mar 22, 2019 (LBO) – At the launch of the “Cyber Resilience for Development” project, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris noted the importance of an open, free, secure and resilient cyberspace in safeguarding democracy and furthering development. He explained that this vision aligns with the UK’s own National Cyber Security Strategy. The British, […]
SLASSCOM People Summit 2019 to feature Bill Duane, Google’s ‘superintendent of wellbeing’
Mar 18, 2019 (LBO) – SLASSCOM’s 2019 People Summit sees a change in its traditional technologically themed content, to sound a more humanistic beat. Titled “Transcending Technology – The Human Factor”, the event is scheduled to take place on the 22nd of March at the Shangri-la and, will feature Google’s long standing ‘superintendent of wellbeing’ Bill […]
Create an effective E-commerce website with 8 principles of Universal Design
In an increasingly globalized digital world the art of brilliant web design has become an absolute necessity, especially when it comes to e-commerce sites. Let’s face it, your website is essentially the first impression to a potential customer. An eCommerce brand’s reputation, visibility and authority are closely tied to their website design, especially in the […]
LSEG appoints Dee Liyanwela as head of LSEG Technology Sri Lanka
Mar 12, 2019 (LBO) – The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) announced Dee Liyanwela has been appointed as the Head of LSEG Technology Sri Lanka, in addition to his role as Group Head of Shared Service Centres. LSEG Technology, formerly known as MillenniumIT, develops and operates high performance technology solutions, including trading, market surveillance and […]
SL foresee digitalization and 5G as ‘Energy Pill’ for Economic Growth: Min Harin
Mar 12, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports, Harin Fernando pointed out government’s aim is to make Sri Lanka a benchmark in adopting Digital Technologies for Government administration and public affairs management, whilst the necessary technical infrastructure to facilitate this effort, especially in rural areas will be provided. He […]