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Port City Colombo has strengthened its technology services ecosystem by signing a strategic partnership agreement with OREL IT. The partnership marks an important step in advancing the project’s digital capabilities and supports its vision of becoming a globally competitive financial and technology-driven services hub. Under the agreement, OREL IT will provide customised technology solutions and services to support Port City Colombo and companies registered under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC). “As we continue to shape Port City Colombo into a truly world-class international business destination, building a strong and dependable technology foundation is critical. Our partnership with OREL…
DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) has further strengthened its Corporate Digital Banking ecosystem through DFCC iCONNECT by entering into a strategic partnership with Blue Lotus 360, a leading ERP solutions provider backed by JKX and Platned UK. The collaboration enables seamless integration between DFCC Bank’s digital banking platform and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, allowing businesses to automate financial operations with greater efficiency and speed. As organisations accelerate their digital transformation journeys, the need for direct connectivity between enterprise systems and banking platforms has become increasingly important. Through this partnership, businesses using the Blue Lotus 360 ERP suite can now…
Sri Lanka’s condominium landscape continues to expand at pace, reshaping urban living across the country, yet many residential communities still rely on manual payment methods that slow down collections, delay reconciliations and limit financial visibility for both residents and management corporations. Responding to this growing gap, Sampath Bank PLC has partnered with Apartner (Pvt) Ltd to digitise condominium payments in Sri Lanka, introducing a secure, real-time payment and settlement framework designed to support smarter, more efficient apartment living. The partnership integrates Visa’s Cybersource payment gateway with Sampath Bank’s API Manager, enabling seamless digital payment collection alongside instant outward settlements and…
As part of INTERPOL’s Project Stadia, Kaspersky cooperated with INTERPOL to ensure the cybersecurity of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 football tournament, which concluded in Morocco in January 2026. The threat intelligence data shared by Kaspersky was used by Moroccan law enforcers to mitigate the potential cyber risks targeting the competition and its spectators. Major sporting contests naturally attract much attention and are accompanied by upticks in cybercriminal activity, with threat actors rarely missing an opportunity to make a profit from fans and to capitalize on their interest in high-profile events. Kaspersky has been supporting the cyber defense of major sporting…
As the Men’s T20 World Cup concluded, the Moose Fans App has emerged as a powerful new platform that has transformed how supporters engage with the game. According to the final performance report released in late February 2026, the app has entered what developers refer to as its ‘acceleration phase’. The app is currently transitioning into what creators refer to as a long-term fan engagement engine after successfully maintaining its momentum throughout the tournament. Launched initially as a fan activation initiative, the Moose Fan App has evolved into a fully operational digital ecosystem for fans. PodHUB initially proposed the concept…
Huawei Unveils Three Key Values of 5G-A Mobile Transport to Solidify the Foundation for 6G Evolution
During MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei will comprehensively upgrade to its mobile transport solutions. The upgrade focuses on green ultra-broadband, suppression awareness, and network autonomy to adapt to the new requirements posed by new service scenarios as networks evolve from 5G to 5G-A and 6G. Currently, more than 20 countries worldwide have allocated the U6G spectrum band to mobile communication networks. Leveraging its capabilities of large bandwidth and wide coverage, the new U6G band enables 5G-A services to achieve ultimate rate performance and enhanced user experience. 5G-A provides ultra-high-speed connectivity to better satisfy business needs for mobile XR and cloud-based immersive…
On March 2026, Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malicious campaign targeted at developers looking for installation instructions for Claude Code, a development agent created by Anthropic. When searching for “Claude Code download”, sponsored advertisements appear at the top of the search results. One of these ads redirects users to a malicious webpage that closely imitates the official installation documentation for Claude Code. As a result, users are tricked into installing malware which harvests sensitive information including credentials, crypto wallet data, browser sessions, and other confidential files. Similar malicious campaigns mimic other popular AI tools, including OpenClaw. The fake…
A high-powered 15-member delegation from SLASSCOM, the national chamber for Sri Lanka’s knowledge and innovation industry, successfully concluded its participation at the 34th NASSCOM Technology & Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2026 recently. Held in Mumbai, the summit provided a vital stage for SLASSCOM to engage with global leaders on the future of AI and regional digital integration. Navigating the “Make It Real” Era – Under the theme “Tech-Driven, Human-Centered,” NTLF 2026 convened over 1,600 global CXOs to address the transition from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide execution. The SLASSCOM delegation participated in critical sessions on: Agentic AI: The shift toward autonomous systems capable of reasoning and independent…
LankaPropertyWeb (LPW) is redefining the property search experience with the launch of its pioneering Apartment Finder tool. As the platform hosting Sri Lanka’s largest collection of apartment sales and rental listings, LPW is moving beyond the clutter of traditional searches. This innovation allows users to explore their future home through a cohesive, project-centric lens rather than sifting through thousands of scattered listings. Largest Inventory, Now Easiest to Search Having the country’s largest database of apartments for sale and rent is a significant advantage, but only if users can navigate it effectively. With the Apartment Finder, users can access the widest selection of properties on…
Huawei and SP Mobility have launched Singapore’s first ultra‑fast electric vehicle (EV) charging enabled with battery energy storage system (BESS), at Temasek Polytechnic. This marks a key step in strengthening Singapore’s public charging infrastructure. The launch event was officiated by Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Transport, and Mayor for North East District. The newly commissioned site integrates Huawei’s latest liquid‑cooled ultra‑fast direct current technology with a battery energy storage system. The BESS stores electricity when the charger is not in use, and discharges it back during EV charging, reducing demand on the grid, enabling faster…
