February 29, 2024
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4min

Samsung accelerates the global expansion of mobile AI by enabling users to experience Galaxy AI on previous models

Samsung Electronics today announced the availability of Galaxy AI1 features on more Galaxy devices through a new One UI 6.1 update engineered to further the democratization of mobile AI. The update will be available across the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5, Z Flip5 and Tab S9 series, starting to roll out from the end of March. Aligning with the recently launched Galaxy S24 series,2 this update elevates the standard of users’ mobile AI experience through a hybrid approach that combines on-device and cloud-based AI.

“Our goal with Galaxy AI is not only to pioneer a new era of mobile AI but also to empower users by making AI more accessible,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “This is only the beginning of Galaxy AI, as we plan to bring the experience to over 100 million Galaxy users within 2024 and continue to innovate ways to harness the unlimited possibilities of mobile AI.”

 



 

Communication That Transcends Barriers

Even more Galaxy users will now be able to take advantage of the communication-enhancing Galaxy AI features available on AI-supported models. The features include the ability to adjust message tone and translate messages in 13 different languages using Chat Assist.3 Galaxy users can experience the power of real-time interactions through Live Translate,4 which provides voice and text translations for phone calls. With Interpreter, users can also engage in spontaneous conversations with locals while traveling as the split-screen feature generates text translations for live conversations.

Productivity Unparalleled

The broader integration of Galaxy AI across the Galaxy ecosystem also enables a seamless user experience in day-to-day tasks on AI-supported models, driving new levels of efficiency. Search functions are improved through Circle to Search with Google,5 which generates intuitive search results with a swift circle-motioned gesture. Life-enhancing organization features such as Note Assist6 allow users to create formats, generate summaries and translate notes, while Browsing Assist7 enables individuals to stay up to speed faster by generating comprehensive summaries of news articles. Transcript Assist can also easily transcribe meeting recordings and generate summaries and translations.

As Sri Lanka’s No. 1 smartphone brand, Samsung has been honored with the prestigious title of ‘People’s Youth Choice Brand of the Year’ for four consecutive years by SLIM Sri Lanka’s review of the country’s most valuable brands. With a vast customer base encompassing all age groups, Samsung’s dedication to meeting the needs of the Gen Z and Millennial segments remains unwavering.

 



 


February 26, 2024
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2min

Enadoc, a cutting-edge document management solution, was officially launched on Orel Cloud through a collaboration between Huawei Cloud and Orel IT. The event, held at Port City Colombo, marked a significant step toward providing Orel Cloud customers with a seamless Software as a Service (SaaS) platform.

The launch ceremony, attended by a diverse audience of industry leaders, technology enthusiasts, and key stakeholders from both the private and public sectors.

The launch event underscored Enadoc and Orel Cloud’s commitment to providing a robust SaaS platform that meets the evolving needs of businesses in the digital age.

 



 

Wasantha Weerakoone, CEO of Enadoc, delivered the event’s keynote speech. He spoke about the capabilities and benefits of Enadoc on Orel Cloud, stating that “Enadoc provides users with a seamless document management process. Our goal is to change the way organizations manage information by ensuring security, accessibility, and efficiency,”

Enadoc simplifies document management for businesses of all sizes by providing efficient digitization, storage, management, and retrieval. This comprehensive solution, which seamlessly integrates digitization, organization, and security features, increases productivity, reduces costs, and ensures compliance. Enadoc helps organizations achieve operational excellence, make better decisions, and drive business growth through effective document digitization, organization, and security.

Orel Cloud customers will be able to access Enadoc via a SaaS platform. Orel Cloud, powered by Huawei Cloud Stack Technology, is a hybrid cloud with all of the tools needed to manage infrastructure.

 



 


February 22, 2024
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4min

February 22nd, 2024: Airtel Lanka users can expect a significantly smoother and faster mobile internet experience following the telco’s landmark partnership with content delivery network (CDN) services provider ‘DataCamp Limited’

Through the partnership, Airtel Lanka is now deploying DataCamp’s CDN77 Caching Platform – including hardware and software solutions at their Maligawatta and Kadawatha data centers – equipping them with the capability to handle up to 60Gbps of traffic collectively.

CDN77 deploys cache platforms around the world across data centers as well as among certain mobile operators’ like Airtel Lanka. This in turn enables a close proximity to end-users devices, resulting in faster, smoother, and more reliable network quality experiences for customers as their content is stored in a nearby data center, instead of reaching out for content hosted far away at a distant data center

 



 

“At Airtel Lanka, we are constantly looking for new ways to enhance value for our customers. In addition to investing in our physical network infrastructure, we are also keen to strategically partner, and collaborate with others in tech-telco eco-system to further enhance the value we can deliver to Airtel customers.

“Our roll-out of the CDN77 platform in partnership with DataCamp is another example of this approach in action, and is sure to provide customers with a significant boost to their mobile internet experience,” Airtel Lanka CEO/MD, Ashish Chandra said.

The platform also comes with built-in redundancy measures in the event one data center failing – enabling the other data center to take over seamlessly, until the other comes back online, enabling greater resilience and stability across the entire Airtel Lanka network.

Traffic generated from customers will be channeled through the CDN77 Caching Platform, and in the event the requested content is not available at the time of request, the platform will request this content from the original host location and update the Airtel cache platform, thus allowing users to more efficiently access the content from the cache thereafter.

This means that customers will have high-speed access to their favorite and on-demand online media including movies, music, sports as well as educational content. It will also enable Airtel to leapfrog the competition, with drastically improved service quality and efficiency to the already leading technological benefits coming from Bharti Airtel, the world’s third largest mobile operator globally.

Airtel relies on local cache platforms for at least 56 percent of subscriber traffic. This will undoubtedly improve the overall user experience, while also helping to conserve foreign exchange by reducing the need for international bandwidth and accompanying tariffs.

Bharti Airtel Lanka commenced commercial operations of services in Sri Lanka in 2009 and was the fastest operator to reach 1 million customers. The Airtel Lanka offering of technology innovation and service excellence has seen rapid adoption rates among the Sri Lanka youth. Registered under the Board of Investment in Sri Lanka, Airtel Lanka provides digital mobile services which include voice, data and enterprise solutions and currently ranked the fastest 3G mobile network provider in Sri Lanka.

 



 


February 22, 2024
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4min

Acquisition expands Virtusa’s offerings with solutions-based approach for customers

Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services, announced an expansion to its business solutions portfolio through the acquisition of BRIGHT, one of the largest elite partners to ServiceNow & Splunk in EMEA. This acquisition will enable Virtusa to deliver business solutions to its existing customer base and expand its European presence.

“ServiceNow is truly excited about Virtusa’s strategic acquisition of Bright Consulting. We have seen the impact of their innovation for customer outcomes and are thrilled that this acquisition expands Virtusa’s reach into the European market. The solution-focused use of our Now platform by both Virtusa and Bright Consulting is further evidence that our partner ecosystem is the key for digital enterprise transformation across the globe,” said Erica Volini, SVP of Global Partnerships & Channels, ServiceNow. “We look forward to continuing to elevate our partnership in the coming years.”

 



 

With a diverse workforce of ServiceNow and Splunk experts, BRIGHT has a proven track record of building digitalization, security, observability, SecOps, and AI & ML analytics solutions, enabling enterprise transformation for leading global enterprises. Their end-to-end delivery approach, with a focus on consultancy, design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement, allows them to go beyond standard features and build custom solutions to deliver flawless digital experiences.

“The synergies between our team’s end-to-end approach, our focus on innovation, and our commitment to becoming an extension of our client’s teams will solidify us as the partner of choice for digital transformation initiatives powered by Splunk and ServiceNow,” said Santosh Thomas, Chief Executive Officer at Virtusa.

The alignment between Virtusa and BRIGHT will ensure that organizations get the most out of their ServiceNow and Splunk investments. Rooted in Virtusa’s Engineering First approach, this partnership will help our clients leverage the best technology in the most efficient way to streamline their operations, solve their toughest business challenges, and achieve bold transformation.

“BRIGHT was looking for a strategic partner to speed up its growth in Europe, and I am positive that joining forces with Virtusa will bring joint opportunities to scale. With our shared values on innovation, trust, and delivering high quality solutions, I am sure we can make a positive impact on our customers’ business,” said Angel Kanchev, Chief Executive Officer and Founding Partner at BRIGHT.

The acquisition of BRIGHT will enhance Virtusa’s existing service offerings and capabilities in ServiceNow and Splunk, especially in Europe. Apart from a variety of capabilities across various ServiceNow products, BRIGHT is strong in the legacy to ServiceNow transformation, SecOps, and observability domains. BRIGHT has innovative and industry-centric solutions that complement Virtusa’s strategy to build domain and business-centric solutions. With combined thought leadership and a platform-centric approach, this partnership will provide state-of-the-art solutions for our clients.

 



 


February 21, 2024
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4min

99x, the renowned global product engineering company, kicked off its annual event, themed ‘Poised for the Extraordinary’ at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. The gathering served as a platform to unveil several innovative frameworks to create a dynamic change within the digital product engineering landscape, enhancing both customer and developer experiences.

The event saw key personalities such as Odd-Sverre Ostlie – CEO of the 99x Group, and Group CFO – Trygve Moe attending the occasion alongside Dag Honningsvag – Chairman of the Board, 99x Group, and Mano Sekaram – Founder and Chairman of 99x Technology Limited, Sri Lanka.

 




 

Hasith Yaggahavita, the newly appointed CEO of 99x, shared insights into the company’s vision for 2024, phrasing it ‘The Year of the Extraordinary’. He highlighted, “In an era of unparalleled transformation of user expectations, we recognise the necessity to adapt. Consequently, we are rolling out advanced deep-tech platforms and services designed to surpass the evolving needs of our clients. The 99x Day 2024 event served as an opportunity for our team, affectionately known as Xians, to envision the technological landscape of the future. The event demonstrated groundbreaking frameworks including Flowyzer, Product Central, 99x Labs, TeamOnCloud, and the 99x Operating System, all of which signal a significant leap towards innovation and excellence”.

During his address, Group CEO Odd-Sverre Ostlie outlined the strategic direction for the 99x Group stating, “Celebrating the achievement of 99x and the fellow companies within our group, we are embarking on an ambitious journey to further amplify our collective strengths, solidifying our position as a truly global entity. This will give more and better offerings to our customers, as well as even more opportunities for our employees”.

One of the highlights of the event was the launch of the book ‘Winning Product: A Handbook for Launching Successful Digital Products’. This publication builds upon the acclaimed Winning Product framework, which identifies product development best practices drawn by launching over 150 digital products over the past two decades at 99x.

Headquartered in Norway with roots in Sri Lanka, 99x has solidified its position as a global leader in product engineering. With a track record of over 150 impactful digital products developed in collaboration with leading Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) since 2004, the 99x Group has a team of over 600 technology and product specialists across Sri Lanka, Brazil, Norway, Portugal, and Malaysia. Their expertise, creativity, and collaborative spirit continue to drive innovation and excellence in the digital product landscape.

 




 


February 19, 2024
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6min

Artificial Intelligence, a prominent aspect of modern technology, is central to Microsoft’s innovation focus. It seamlessly integrates into our lives, enhancing daily routines with features like predictive text and personalized information. With the advancements we make in Microsoft AI, we are dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations worldwide, ensuring its development is both impactful and responsible. This article highlights how Microsoft AI tools like Bing Search and Microsoft Designer can enhance efficiency and offer valuable solutions for various tasks, making them seamlessly integrated into everyday life.




Microsoft Bing for Reinvented Search

The launch of the AI-powered Bing search engine earlier last year helped empower people to unlock the joy of discovery, feel the wonder of creation, and better harness the world’s knowledge. With Bing Search, Microsoft was eager to improve how the world benefits from the web by reinventing the tools billions of people use every day.

The new Bing enables better search with the improved version of the familiar search experience. As a student, an entrepreneur or a sports fan, you can expect the most relevant results for your simple search.

With the addition of the new, interactive chat experience, Bing can now help you write an email or even create a 5-day itinerary around Sri Lanka – Bing has got you covered!

But that’s not all – Bing’s excitement extends to your love for music, not only assisting in uncovering fresh tunes but also effortlessly keeping you updated on your favorite artists – you just need to ask Bing! Whether you’re a music enthusiast or eager to learn a new skill, Bing brings an element of excitement to your online endeavors, making it a versatile companion in your quest for knowledge, discovery, and entertainment.

Jump into Bing Search here.

Microsoft Designer – Bring your Best Ideas to Life

In today’s world, creativity is highly valued, fueling the need for tools that boost productivity and facilitate creative expression. The challenge of design fatigue, especially during tight deadlines, can hinder inspiration and productivity. To combat this, the PowerPoint team introduced PowerPoint Designer, an AI-driven solution that revolutionized slide creation. Its success highlighted the potential of AI in design, paving the way for Microsoft Designer, a standalone application focused on igniting creativity instantly. With Microsoft Designer, users can streamline their creative process, overcome obstacles, and effortlessly produce impressive designs.Top of Form

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As Designer leverages cutting-edge generative AI technology, you can get started on new ideas, create unique and high-quality graphics in less time, and uplevel content, with or without enough knowledge in designing.

Microsoft Designer is crafted to prioritize user convenience by simplifying the creative process. With its Image Creator feature, crafting images from your words is as simple as typing a few words, and in seconds, you’ll have a full design at your fingertips.Top of Form

Driven by generative AI, Designer will create high quality images for you with one-click design suggestions. Similarly, with Designer’s additional features like Design Creator, Sticker Creator and Remove Background, Microsoft Designer seamlessly integrates into your workflow, ensuring a smooth and inspired creative journey. So, the next time you’re looking to create unique designs based on your ideas – head to Microsoft Designer.

Begin your creative journey with Microsoft Designer here.

The adoption of AI in Sri Lanka is on the rise, and with the support of Microsoft AI, the potential for continuous learning is abundant. As AI becomes increasingly integrated in our daily lives, keep an eye out for new tools and methodologies. Embrace a mindset of continuous adaptation, as doing so not only enriches your skill set but also positions you to make a meaningful contribution to the evolving narrative of AI development in Sri Lanka.

 



 


February 17, 2024
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5min

We proudly announce that MyFootBalance® 3D foot scanning technology has been shortlisted in the Sports Medical category in the Sports Technology Awards 2024.

MyFootBalance®, FootBalance’s patented 3D Foot Scanning Service, combines advanced 3D scanning with biomechanical foot analysis and personalised footwear and gear recommendations, making it the most comprehensive 3D foot scanning technology in the market.

The Sports Technology Awards celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements in the ever-evolving field of sports technology, honouring innovation and excellence across various sectors. It’s like The Oscars of Sports Technology.

Judging The Awards were leading technologists, business visionaries, and champion athletes. Renowned figures such as Sir Steve Redgrave, Nasser Hussein, Stef Reid and Adam Lallana, along with representatives from Magic Johnson Enterprises, FIFA, PGA European Tour, ATP, and TikTok, have scrutinized the submissions, ensuring that only the most innovative and impactful technologies make it to the shortlist.

 
 
 
 



 
 
 

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”We are delighted and tremendously honoured to be one of the finalists in the Sport Technology Awards 2024. For the past 20 years, we’ve been the forerunners of innovation, pushing the boundaries of technology to revolutionise the sports and medical industry.” said Erkki Hakkala, FootBalance’s founder.

Our unique concept integrates advanced health technology, customised products, and personalised experiences. However, we have a greater purpose beyond technology and products: our holistic approach to health and wellbeing aims to enhance quality of life, ensuring better lives and maintaining active, fit, and pain-free lifestyles. Hakkala added.

The winners of The Awards will be revealed at a new-look ceremony scheduled for Thursday, May 9th at The Londoner, in the heart of the city’s West End. The event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of innovation, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from around the world to honour excellence in sports technology.

  3D Foot Scanning by FootBalance

FootBalance’s story

FootBalance is a Nordic, holistic health driven brand. Proud of its medical origins and guided by evidence and science, the company custom creates a personalised fit through its advanced 3D foot scanning technology and supporting product portfolio, including its award-winning custom orthotics.

With its holistic approach to foot health & wellbeing, FootBalance strives to improve quality of life, making lives better and keeping us active, fit and pain-free. Today, FootBalance is present in more than 50 countries across 1,500 points of distribution, having conducted more than 5 million foot analyses and sold over 4 million custom orthotics worldwide.

Since 2019, FootBalance Sri Lanka has served thousands of clients in a short period, including elite sports personalities from Sri Lanka Cricket, Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, and Athletics. Our custom moulded insoles have been recommended by healthcare professionals, including podiatrists and orthopedic specialists, as part of the initial treatment plan for many foot related pains and injuries.

3D Foot Scanning Sri Lanka


February 13, 2024
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6min

Almost half of respondents said burnout and fatigue make them less diligent in their roles with 17% identifying this as contributing to a cybersecurity breach

Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released the findings of its fourth “The Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan” report in collaboration with Tech Research Asia (TRA). The report found that 90 per cent of respondents in cybersecurity and IT roles are impacted by burnout and fatigue.

 



 

The study revealed that burnout is felt across almost all aspects of cybersecurity operations, with 30 per cent of respondents saying that feelings of burnout increased “significantly” in the last 12 months with 41 per cent saying that this burnout makes them “less diligent” in their cybersecurity roles with 17% of respondents identified that cybersecurity burnout or fatigue contributed to, or was directly responsible for, a cybersecurity breach and 17% of companies experienced slower than average response times to cybersecurity incidents.

Causes of cybersecurity burnout and fatigue

The five main causes of cyber burnout and fatigue in the report include:

  1. A lack of resources available to support cybersecurity activities
  2. The routine aspects of the role, which create a feeling of monotony
  3. An increased level of pressure from board and/or executive management
  4. Persistent alert overload from tools and systems
  5. Increase in threat activity and the adoption of new technologies that foster a more challenging, always on environment.

The impact of burnout and fatigue on cybersecurity employees

The study revealed that across Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ):

  • 41% felt they are not diligent enough in their performance
  • 34% felt heightened levels of anxiety if subject to a breach or attack
  • 31% experience feelings of cynicism, detachment and apathy towards cybersecurity activities and their responsibilities
  • 30% stated it makes them want to either resign or change career (23% of all surveyed have acted on this and resigned)
  • 10% feel guilty that they cannot do more in their role to support cybersecurity activities

“At a time when organisations are struggling with cybersecurity skills shortages and an increasingly complex cyberattack environment, employee stability and performance are critical for providing a solid defence for the business. Burnout and fatigue are undermining these areas and organisations need to step up to provide the right support to employees especially when, according to our research, 17% of respondents identified that cybersecurity burnout or fatigue contributed to, or was directly responsible for, a cybersecurity breach,” said Aaron Bugal, field CTO at Sophos.

“This Sophos and TRA report provides timely insight into organisational cyber stress and demonstrates that things need to change. Although there’s not a simple fix, an attitude adjustment would go a long way to define the right expectations around what it means to evolve into a cyber-resilient business. Boards and executive committees need to drive change and demand responsibility from their deputised charges, in essence for better governance around cyber approaches. However, they need to clearly articulate their accountability in developing and maintaining a plan because cybersecurity is now a perpetually interactive sport – and there needs to a team that provides adequate coverage around the clock.”

The impact of cybersecurity burnout and fatigue on business operations

There were four key areas where cyber burnout and fatigue had a direct impact on business operations:

  • Direct contribution to breaches: 17% of respondents identified that cybersecurity burnout or fatigue contributed to, or was directly responsible for, a cybersecurity breach
  • Slower response times to cybersecurity incidents: 17% of companies experienced slower than average response times to cybersecurity incidents
  • Lost productivity: Businesses are experiencing a productivity loss of 4.1 hours per week amongst cybersecurity and IT professionals, with companies in the Philippines (4.6 hours/week) and Singapore (4.2 hours/week) having the worst impact, while India and Japan (both 3.6 hours/week) were the least affected
  • Resignations and employees moving on: Stress and burnout were directly attributed as a cause of cybersecurity and IT professional resignations in 23% of companies. Singapore made up 38% of the resignations and India 31%. Organisations also noted that, on average, 11% of them had “moved on” as a cybersecurity or IT employee as result of the individual being impacted by stress or burnout. Malaysia (28% of companies) and Singapore (15%) had the highest incidence of this practice.

 



February 12, 2024
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4min

Samsung, the leading consumer electronics brand in Sri Lanka, proudly unveils the latest addition to its lineup – the Galaxy A15 5G, in 2024. As part of the Galaxy A series, this release underscores Samsung’s commitment to providing cutting-edge technology at an accessible price point, ensuring that innovation is within reach for all.

The Galaxy A series represents Samsung’s ability to deliver transformative features without compromising affordability, earning it the trust of millions of consumers in Sri Lanka. With the Galaxy A15 5G, Samsung continues this legacy by introducing an exceptional camera and a suite of intuitive photo-editing tools, empowering users to capture and refine their creativity effortlessly, wherever they go.

 



 

Distinguished by Galaxy’s renowned design philosophy, the Galaxy A15 5G features a glastic back panel with a subtle haze finish, complemented by a redesigned side panel and a flat linear camera housing, enhancing both aesthetics and grip.

Available in three vibrant colors – Blue Black, Blue, and Light Blue – the Galaxy A15 5G boasts a stunning 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with Vision Booster technology, delivering smooth, bright, and vivid visuals at a 90Hz refresh rate while minimizing eye strain with a low blue light display.

Equipped with a powerful 50MP triple camera setup featuring VDIS technology, the Galaxy A15 5G ensures crisp and steady video capture, even during dynamic movements. Moreover, with the Knox Security platform integrated at the chip level, users can rest assured that their data remains secure, supported by features like Auto Blocker, Privacy Dashboard, and Secure Folder.

Designed for longevity, the Galaxy A15 5G guarantees up to four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates, ensuring continued performance and protection against evolving threats.

Enhancing the Galaxy experience further, the Galaxy A15 5G introduces innovative features like Quick Share and Private Share, enabling seamless file sharing with enhanced privacy controls. Additionally, the inclusion of Samsung Wallet simplifies ID storage and payment transactions, streamlining everyday tasks.

Available in 8GB memory configurations with options for 128GB or 256GB storage, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor, the Galaxy A15 5G ensures swift and efficient performance. Its robust 5000mAh battery, coupled with 25W fast charging support and adaptive power-saving features, guarantees extended usage with minimal downtime.

To sweeten the deal, Samsung offers customers a One-Time Screen Replacement service for 12 months from the activation date of their Galaxy A15, available as a limited-time seasonal offer.

As the undisputed No. 1 smartphone brand in Sri Lanka, Samsung continues to earn accolades such as the ‘People’s Youth Choice Brand of the Year’ for four consecutive years, as recognized by SLIM Sri Lanka’s esteemed review of the nation’s most esteemed brands. With a diverse customer base spanning all demographics, Samsung remains steadfast in its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of Gen Z and Millennial consumers.


February 5, 2024
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3min

In a move to foster the professional development of future leaders in the IT and BPM industry, SLASSCOM, the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies, proudly introduced its groundbreaking Professional Skills platform at several leading universities. The initiative aims to equip students with essential professional skills, enhancing their employability and readiness for the dynamic challenges of the workforce.

 



 

The SLASSCOM Professional Skills platform was introduced with a twofold objective – to launch a transformative tool for empowering the next generation of professionals and to educate university students on the critical role professional skills play in the IT and BPM industry. Recognizing the changing landscape of the job market, SLASSCOM has taken a proactive step in ensuring that tomorrow’s workforce is well-prepared and equipped with the necessary skills.

At the helm of this initiative are industry experts and thought leaders who have been instrumental in shaping the success of SLASSCOM. Sanjeev Jayarathnam, an esteemed professional with a wealth of experience, is leading the charge in conducting workshops and sessions. The sessions cover a wide range of topics, including Communication and Presentation Skills, Effective Meeting Strategies, Leadership, and Coaching and Feedback.

The SLASSCOM Professional Skills free courses, hosted on the SLASSCOM Academy platform, consist of 9 foundation level and 12 intermediary level offerings covering a total of 21 professional skills. The accessibility of these courses online ensures that students can enhance their professional skills at their own pace and convenience free of any cost.

The workshops conducted at universities, including Sabaragamuwa, J’pura, Vavuniya, Wayamba, Ruhuna and UCSC have seen enthusiastic participation from over 1600 students. Online sessions were also conducted for students at the SLT Training Centre, Welisara and OUSL. The focus of these workshops was to instill an understanding of the importance of professional skills in the IT and BPM industry, particularly for graduates and young professionals.

The SLASSCOM Professional Skills platform is poised to guide the future workforce toward success, envisioning a dynamic IT and BPM industry in Sri Lanka. This vision encompasses a workforce that not only possesses enhanced skills but is also characterized by adaptability and empowerment. The courses are available at: academy.slasscom.lk/professional-skills-programme



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