March 26, 2024
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People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), One of the leading companies in Sri Lanka’s non-bank financial services, has received yet another recognition for its commitment to furthering digitalization and enhancing financial inclusion through digital service delivery. Accordingly, PLC received the Gold Award for Financial Institution of the Year for adopting LankaSign Digital Signatures 2022/23, at […]

November 8, 2023
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7min
      Epic Lanka, a wholly Sri Lankan-owned fintech and digital transformation solutions provider with a quarter-century of experience in the IT industry, recently marked the momentous occasion of their 25th anniversary. This milestone underscores their enduring commitment to excellence and their significant contributions to the field of financial technology. Evolving from its roots […]

August 22, 2022
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  A special market opening ceremony was organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) under the patronage  of Mr. Viraj Dayaratne, President’s Counsel, Chairman of the SEC, to mark the third phase of digitalization of the Sri Lankan Capital Market and to celebrate the 35th […]

March 3, 2022
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      During MWC Barcelona 2022, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman Guo Ping spoke on the company’s plan to continue its globalization strategy and increase its strategic investment into foundational technologies. Through this investment, Huawei hopes to reshape the fundamental theories, architecture, and software that underpin its industry, increase its mid-to long-term competitiveness, and ensure the […]

January 14, 2022
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The equipment supports GLI’s community development programs in Uganda CENTENNIAL, United States of America, January 13, 2022  — As part of its ongoing effort to bridge the digital divide in East Africa, Arrow Electronics (www.Arrow.com) provided laptops and cell phones to the Global Livingston Institute (GLI) (www.GlobalLivingston.org), a nonprofit focused on improving health, the environment […]

December 15, 2021
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      Mobile payments have seen an increased development after the world faced the COVID-19 crisis in 2020. In the new socially distanced world, customers swiftly moved to digital solutions, whether it was for purchasing groceries or indulging in entertainment. Many businesses had to digitally transform themselves to keep up with the “no contact” way […]

November 22, 2021
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      Offers customers a progressive alternative to traditional banking statements Colombo, November 22, 2021 – Nations Trust Bank takes the next step of its digitalization journey, introducing “Nations Trust Bank Smart Statements” in line with the Bank’s vision of providing financial information conveniently. Nations Trust Bank Smart Statements, which offers customers the option […]

April 26, 2021
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      SDF Adopts Google App Sheets to Streamline Processes and Increase Productivity Colombo, Friday 23rd April 2021: During the recent global pandemic and ensuing lockdown periods businesses realized the importance of digitalization and embracing digital platforms to better serve their customers. As the world moves into the post-pandemic “new normal”, consumers themselves are […]

March 2, 2021
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Digital investment and uptake represents a billion-dollar opportunity for emerging LNG producers like Mozambique, as COVID-19 accelerates the demand for reduced-cost exploration MAPUTO, Mozambique, March 2, 2021By Grace Goodrich The benefits of digital investment in the oil and gas sector are multifold: increased productivity, cost savings and improved performance all tend to follow investments in […]


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