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June 30, 2022

USD 45 million apartment project partners LIWE Communities for smart living solution
LIWE Communities to service approx 400 residents at 447 Luna Tower, Colombo 2

Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 2022 – LIWE Communities – Sri Lanka’s first comprehensive cloud-based smart communities management platform recently announced their service partnership with Belluna Lanka – Developers of the 447 Luna Tower, to provide its 202 unit luxury apartment project with access to exclusive lifestyle services and offers.

LIWE Communities – a mobile application developed in 2021, that acts as a luxury lifestyle management platform, is fast becoming popular with residents of gated communities, top-tier residential complexes and high-end apartment buildings such as 447 Luna Tower. The service agreement aims to provide a curated selection of value-added services through smart tech for residents of 447 Luna Tower, as exclusive members with access to the LIWE Communities application..

Located in Union Place, Colombo 2 – 447 Luna Tower (approximate starting price USD 220,000) is home to both foreign and local residents, offering them the convenience and accessibility of living in the heart of Colombo’s business and entertainment district, with luxury facilities and amenities spread out across 45 floors.

The partnership with LIWE Communities is poised to elevate the lifestyle offering further, turning 447 Luna Tower into a project that promotes the concept of smart cities.

Speaking at the signing, Head of Business Development, LIWE Communities – Yasas Nanayakkara stated: “We are pleased to onboard 447 Luna Tower as we make history as Sri Lanka’s first smart community management platform. We are a completely local product with a very capable local tech team, backed by a Swiss-based Investor. LIWE is a lifestyle product beyond just simple functions acting as one single tech platform to perform all activity within a condominium, connecting residents with the outside world. On behalf of the management of We Live Communities (Pvt) Ltd, I would like to thank Mr Ranjith Silva and the management of Belluna Lanka for becoming a part of a great journey. Liwe certainly will be a great value addition for the residents and the operational management of 447 Luna Tower.”

The services available to LIWE members include exclusive access to a curated list of Quintessentially Ceylon elite lifestyle offerings for travel and experiential services, food & beverage reservations, celebratory services, gifting, exclusive purchases, etc. In addition the application also provides users with access to easy bill payments, facility bookings, the digital notice board, seamless visitor invitation, communication with the neighborhood, management and security office, SOS features, access to a Help Desk, whilst being connected to multiple third-party service providers for mobility, healthcare and food & beverage.

Concluding, Nanayakkara stated: “Our next phase with LIWE will be connected to leading recreational clubs, private universities and schools in Sri Lanka, as we look to truly enable smart living for smart communities.”

LIWE is an application that digitally connects residents to the immediate and wider communities, as well as operations management, in order to make life more convenient, safer and above all seamless. The application lets users manage their home/ personal space on the go from a mobile device at any time and anywhere. The addition of high-end partnerships as part of the LIWE Communities application access allows for users to seamlessly manage their fast-paced, modern lifestyle. LIWE members currently receive exclusive offers and rates via Kangaroo Cabs, and the brand is currently in discussion with Healthcare and Modern Trade partners as a further value add for their customers.

December 13, 2021

Customers can book appointments for vehicle servicing and repairs, make online payments, request instant roadside assistance, locate dealerships, and more

Owners of Kia vehicles can now enjoy instant access to maintenance services and information thanks to the launch by Kia Motors (Lanka) Limited of a mobile application that brings all sales and after-sales services offered by the Company to the fingertips of its customers.

Operable on both Android and iOS devices, the Kia Lanka mobile app provides existing and prospective customers instant information about Kia’s latest range of vehicle models and current updates on services and promotions via push-notifications, the Company said. Among other advantages, it also enables Kia vehicle owners to purchase accessories, conveniently book appointments online for vehicle serving and repairs via their mobile devices and to make a payment online once the services are completed.

To help customers make informed choices when purchasing a new vehicle, the app includes the latest catalogue of Kia branded vehicles available at the showrooms and with dealers, and allows them to interactively experience vehicle features with a 360° realistic view. Upon selection, customers can also schedule a test drive via the app by selecting a preferred showroom and making an appointment.

The app also simplifies service-related appointments by enabling customers to book slots for mechanical and accident repairs, lubrication service and detailing. Customers who make bookings in this manner are eligible for concierge service where a Kia Motors driver will pick up the vehicle from the customer’s location and return it after the required services are complete. Reminders about the next service date will be sent via push-notification to ensure optimal maintenance.

Further, in the event of an accident, customers can instantly upload images or a video of the damage and submit it to Kia Motors via the app, to receive a repair estimate. The app also facilitates online payments with guaranteed security and simplifies the payment process for customers while providing access to invoices.

Other defining features of the app include the ability to request free 24/7 roadside assistance and location assistance that enables customers to find the dealership closest to them and navigate to the suggested point using maps, anywhere in the country.

With its centralised backend deployed on Amazon Cloud Services, the Kia Lanka Mobile app developed by Evoke International Limited offers the highest level of security with the guarantee of sensitive customer data encrypted and maintained in secure databases.

Kia Motors (Lanka) has represented the Kia brand in Sri Lanka since 1996 and been instrumental in making it one of the best-regarded automobile brands in the country. The Company’s Rs 800 million Logistics Centre in Malabe is supported by a sales and service network spearheaded by wholly-owned subsidiaries Carplan and Autopoint (Kurunegala) as 3S dealers. Kia Motors (Lanka) also has showrooms in Kandy and Matara, has appointed Service Dealers in Ampara, Galle and Ratnapura, and franchised spare parts dealers in Colombo, Moratuwa, Gampaha, Kandy, Ratnapura, Anuradhapura, Batticaloa and Matara.

December 1, 2021

Huawei, the global smartphone brand, offers users a new feature, Huawei MeeTime, a Video Calling Application that comes loaded with Huawei’s newest EMUI 10.1 version allowing consumers to make 1080p HD video calls using either Wi-Fi or mobile data. An anytime, all-purpose video calling application in all its splendor, MeeTime supports HD voice and video calls on smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and Visions, making it easier than ever to stay in touch with loved ones. The calls remain clear and fluid even under poor network conditions, keeping you connected wherever you go.

Huawei MeeTime offers video calls that are crystal clear, even in poorly lit environments, and it has a wide range of handy features, including beauty mode, and 360-degree background switching. During a call, you can share your screen and doodle on it for both parties to convey messages to each other even more effectively. For example, show your parents how to use their phones by talking to them and operating on your phone at the same time. When discussing with your colleagues and customers over a call, you can doodle on the screen. You can divert calls between a range of devices including, tablets, speakers, and smart TVs, and even use drones and motion cameras to share videos in real-time. This platform, further enhanced with EMUI 11, allows users to access it in more markets.

Huawei MeeTime provides low-light enhancement, so if you are frustrated that nighttime video calls are too dark, then enable the onscreen light bulb icon to illuminate your surroundings and bring new details to light at all hours.

Huawei MeeTime is supported on the following devices; Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro, Huawei P40 Pro+, Huawei Mate 30, Huawei Mate 30 Pro, Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G, Huawei MatePad Pro, Huawei MatePad Pro 5G, Huawei Mate 40, Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Huawei Mate 40 Pro+, and Huawei Mate 40 RS.

Some of the top features of Huawei MeeTime are that it supports video calling at resolutions of up to 1080p (Full HD) with 1920 x 1080 pixels, and thanks to the built-in optimizations, it can maintain that video resolution even with weak cellular or Wi-Fi receptions. While Huawei MeeTime is a proprietary technology that is limited to Huawei devices, they are encouraging third-party vendors to integrate their devices.

Huawei MeeTime dynamically adapts to changes in bandwidth and uses super-resolution technology to compensate for the loss of video quality, in real-time. In addition, it uses the Link Turbo technology to dynamically switch between Wi-Fi and LTE to deliver the best possible speeds, without interruption. In addition to only working on Huawei devices, Huawei MeeTime requires you to sign in with a Huawei ID, and to assuage concerns of privacy, all calls are encrypted end-to-end by default. This guarantees that no one else can listen in to your conversations.

Huawei, the leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, is committed to bringing digital technologies to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

447 Luna Tower partner with LIWE Communities to provide modern lifestyle services to residents

Kia Motors (Lanka) launches customer mobile app for instant access to Kia services

Huawei the leading ICT provider in Sri Lanka offers MeeTime an all-purpose video calling application