Author: Techie.lk

SLT-Mobitel has forged a landmark partnership with Versa, the global leader in unified security and networking, becoming Sri Lanka’s first Managed Service Provider (MSP) for industry-leading Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions. Signed recently, the partnership marks a new chapter in enterprise connectivity and security for Sri Lanka. Through this partnership with Versa, SLT-Mobitel is introducing nextgeneration SASE technology to local enterprises, delivering worldclass solutions to empower businesses in the digital era. As the country’s foremost digital transformation leader, the partnership demonstrates SLT-Mobitel’s strategic commitment to keeping Sri Lankan enterprises at the forefront of global technology through partnerships with world…

Sri Lanka’s most innovative technology solutions, pioneering entrepreneurs and digital trailblazers were celebrated at the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards (SNIA) 2026, held recently at the ITC Ratnadipa in Colombo, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, technology professionals, academia and innovators from across the country. SLASSCOM Chairperson Shehani Seneviratne highlighted the importance of fostering innovation-driven growth and creating opportunities for Sri Lankan talent to compete on a global stage and reaffirmed SLASSCOM’s commitment to nurturing a vibrant technology ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs, startups and enterprises to drive sustainable economic growth. SLASSCOM Vice Chair and SNIA Committee Chair Haridhu Abeygoonaratne outlined that the…

Sri Lanka officially announced the launch of PayPal inward payment services on 16 May 2026 at the Galle Face Hotel, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Bank of Ceylon, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, and Sampath Bank PLC are the initial partner institutions, with additional banks expected to join in the coming months. The development closes a chapter that stretched well over a decade. Until the launch, PayPal accounts in Sri Lanka allowed users to send money and make online payments but could not directly receive payments into local accounts. That restriction, sustained for years despite persistent demand…

SLT‑MOBITEL is redefining connectivity with the introduction of Sri Lanka’s first TRCSL‑approved pocket‑sized 5G Mobile Router. Designed for high-demand digital lifestyles, the device delivers ultra-fast, reliable connectivity for streaming, gaming, content creation, and remote work on the move. Whether gaming with friends, watching TV shows, creating content, attending online classes, live streaming, or working on the go, the new 5G Mobile Router delivers ultra‑fast, reliable connectivity tailored for today’s digital lifestyle needs. Powered by Wi‑Fi 6 Plus technology, the router delivers speeds of up to 3,600 Mbps, offering smoother streaming, lower gaming latency, faster downloads, and stable performance even in crowded environments.…

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka has launched a digital investment platform called “Ready to Invest,” putting more than $3 billion worth of structured, investor-ready projects across eight priority sectors directly in front of prospective foreign investors as the country works to convert a recovering FDI story into sustained long-term capital inflows. Sri Lanka recorded around $1.06 billion in FDI inflows during 2025, marking a sharp increase from the previous year amid improving macroeconomic conditions and stabilisation efforts. Approximately $1.9 billion worth of BOI-approved projects are ready to commence operations. The 2025 figure represents the first time foreign investments…

Sampath Bank PLC has become the first bank in Sri Lanka to introduce integrated PayPal withdrawal and account connectivity capabilities through Sampath Vishwa, marking a major advancement in Sri Lanka’s digital banking landscape and expanding access to secure global payments. Sri Lanka’s digitally connected workforce and business community continue to expand across international marketplaces and cross-border industries. Growth in freelancing, entrepreneurship, online commerce, exports, and remote work has increased demand for trusted international payment channels. Sampath Bank’s collaboration with PayPal responds directly to this shift, enabling greater financial connectivity between Sri Lanka and the global economy while supporting foreign currency…

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon, reaffirming its leadership in introducing the latest global financial technologies to Sri Lanka, has announced the availability of PayPal-linked withdrawal functionality for eligible customers to seamlessly channel their global digital earnings directly into their Commercial Bank accounts through ComBank Digital. The integration of PayPal with ComBank Digital enables Sri Lankan freelancers, digital entrepreneurs and exporters to transfer their PayPal balances directly to a local Commercial Bank account through the Bank’s ComBank Digital platform instantly, securely and through a fully regulated banking channel. As one of the world’s leading online payment platforms operating across nearly 200…

According to a recent global report by Kaspersky Security Services, password guessing and valid account misuse rank among the most effective tactics used by cyber criminals in 2025. This trend reflects a strategic shift, as attackers move away from triggering endpoint protection with noisy malware, in preference of leveraging legitimate access to evade detection. The ‘Anatomy of a Cyber World’ is an in-depth global report based on data gathered from Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Incident Response (IR), Compromise Assessment and SOC Consulting in 2025. It covers the most common adversary techniques, tools and detection scenarios and highlights the…

Showcasing an expansive range of tailored digital and AI‑driven business solutions, SLT‑MOBITEL Enterprise successfully hosted SmartChat Mega – Kandy at Oak Ray Regency, Kandy, recently. SmartChat Mega – Kandy, built on the momentum of the Colombo edition held earlier this year, continued to empower SMEs with the tools and expertise they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. SLT-MOBITEL delivered tailored solutions and insights, enabling SMEs to unlock their business potential and future‑proof their operations to embrace innovation for sustainable growth. The Kandy event highlighted SLT-MOBITEL’s continued commitment to support local businesses. Over 200 SME customers, including special…

eMarketingEye (EME), a leading hospitality digital marketing agency, has launched Sri Lanka’s First AI Visibility Study for Hotels, offering groundbreaking insights into how hotels in Sri Lanka appear across leading AI platforms (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. The AI Visibility Study analysed how Sri Lankan hotels are represented in AI-generated responses across high-intent travel prompts and evaluated factors including brand mentions, recommendation frequency, citation visibility, and competitive positioning in AI search environments. The analysis was conducted using AEYEPULSE, eMarketingEye’s proprietary AI Visibility Monitoring System. The platform evaluates brand visibility across AI-generated travel recommendations, conversational search prompts, citations, and…