Author: Techie.lk

Sri Lanka is set to establish a dedicated research centre focused on 6G and next-generation wireless technologies by the third quarter of 2026, with discussions currently in their final stages. Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne confirmed the development in an interview with The Sunday Morning Business, disclosing that the initiative would be pursued in partnership with international stakeholders and private sector participants, though specific partners were not named. “We expect to establish this research centre within the third quarter of 2026,” Weeraratne said, indicating that talks had progressed significantly. Despite the research centre timeline, the Deputy Minister was…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for a broader approach to digitalising Sri Lanka’s education system, stating that hardware alone will not deliver results without quality content and properly trained teachers. The Prime Minister made these remarks during a discussion held at the Prime Minister’s Office on 8 May with representatives of Rotary International and professionals from Sri Lanka’s software industry, facilitated by the Digital Task Force. She pointed out that smart classrooms should not be limited to merely displaying YouTube videos, but must instead focus on creating high-quality digital educational content aligned with the national curriculum. The comment…

New research from global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, Kaspersky, and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) finds that parents in APAC and in Egypt find it easier to protect their kids online as they age, and mothers’ protective instincts result to more positive behaviors on digital privacy. “Sharenting”, or the act of parents sharing their parenting journeys including their children’s photo and data online, have become common as the 21st century’s parents’ lives are mostly grounded in technology. While there are benefits to sharing parenting journeys online, such as building supportive communities, documenting memories, and exchanging advice, it also comes with…

HUTCH Sri Lanka is leveraging its international pedigree to bring world-class enterprise solutions to help Sri Lankan businesses leapfrog into a new era. As the country advances its digital ambitions, the company—backed by its parent, the global Fortune 500 conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings—sees this as the ideal time to unlock the global digital expertise it possesses. The CK Hutchison Group, a world leader in telecommunications operating across 11 countries, has spearheaded digital advancements in telecoms across Europe and acted as a catalyst in emerging markets, enabling large-scale digital transformation. As Sri Lanka accelerates its shift towards digital transformation, HUTCH Sri…

Sri Lanka has taken a significant step in institutionalising artificial intelligence within its higher education system, with the soft launch of the country’s first national AI policy framework for universities on 8 May in Colombo. The press announcement issued said that the initiative was developed at the request of the University Grants Commission, in close collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, and draws on American AI expertise, standards, and innovation as its foundation. The launch event at the UGC was attended by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Jayne Howell, with Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya…

To mark the occasion of World Password Day, Kaspersky experts analyzed 231 million unique passwords in major password leaks from 2023 to 2026, and uncovered several key patterns. First, 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day. Second, it turned out that the vast majority of compromised passwords either begin or end with a digit – a common pattern that makes them potentially vulnerable to brute force attacks. And third, users also favor positive and trending words; for example, over the past couple of years, use of the word “Skibidi” in analyzed passwords surged 36 times, mirroring the…

Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC and Sri Lanka’s number one ICT solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Seceon Inc to strengthen its managed security services portfolio with advanced AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities. Through this collaboration, Dialog Enterprise will deploy Seceon’s aiSIEM platform to deliver next-generation Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, enabling enterprises to gain full visibility across networks, endpoints, cloud environments, applications, and identities while detecting and responding to threats in real time using machine learning and behavioural analytics. The unified platform integrates SIEM, UEBA, SOAR, threat intelligence, and data lake capabilities into…

Singer Sri Lanka PLC has announced the launch of the new Apple  MacBook Neo Series, bringing Apple’s latest  laptop experience to customers across Sri Lanka, with a strong focus on performance, design, and everyday versatility. The MacBook Neo Series brings together Apple’s signature design and enhanced everyday performance, powered by the A18 Pro chip. Built for both simple routine tasks and demanding workloads, the device delivers faster performance, smoother multitasking, and greater efficiency. The new MacBook Neo Series is introduced at a starting price of Rs. 289,999, making premium Apple computing more accessible than ever before for a wider range of customers. Commenting on…

MillenniumIT ESP (MIT ESP), Sri Lanka-based technology solutions provider, has appointed Harendra Samarasinghe as its new Chief Executive Officer, as the company advances its ongoing transformation agenda and accelerates global growth. Samarasinghe brings over 20 years of experience in global technology and professional services, with a record of leading large-scale delivery organisations and supporting Fortune 500 clients across multiple regions. He has led geographically distributed engineering teams, managed multi-million-dollar portfolios, and established high-performing delivery centres aligned with international standards including CMMI and ISO. His expertise spans enterprise transformation, including ERP and CRM modernisation programmes, and the development of advanced cloud…

Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a leading global manufacturer of protective gloves and a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, has implemented its fully digitised integrated ecosystem, ‘DPL EasyPay,’ a new benchmark in latex procurement across Sri Lanka’s rubber supply chain. Developed in collaboration with the Hayleys Group Digital Transformation Unit, the initiative brings together over 4,500 latex farmers and more than 40 Smallholder Agents (SHAs), transitioning a historically manual, paper-based process into a seamless, technology-enabled system. The platform supports DPL’s strong local sourcing model, with approximately 80% of latex requirements now fulfilled domestically. DPL EasyPay digitally integrates the full procurement lifecycle – from…