Author: Techie.lk

On the surface, Microsoft’s $10 billion commitment to Japan over four years looks like an aggressive data centre expansion play. Look a little closer and it reveals something more significant: a new template for how the world’s largest technology companies are responding to the growing demand for what governments are now calling sovereign AI. Announced earlier this year, the investment, which is Microsoft’s largest-ever financial commitment to Japan, covers AI data centre expansion built in partnership with SoftBank and Sakura Internet, deep cybersecurity cooperation with the Japanese government, and a pledge to train more than one million engineers and developers…

Corzent, a Sri Lanka and Dubai–based technology firm, has been named ‘Best ICT Startup Organization’ at the 9th South Asian Business Excellence Awards, held on 27 November in Colombo. One of the region’s most competitive business recognition platforms spanning five countries, the awards celebrate excellence in business innovation and leadership across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. For Corzent, a boutique firm specialising in stable, dedicated engineering teams for startups and scaleups, securing this award against regional competitors reflects its strong technical foundations and disciplined execution. “From the beginning, our ambition was not to build just another IT company,…

Continuing its long-standing commitment to nurturing future-ready talent, the SLASSCOM successfully hosted its latest Capacity Forum – IT and BPM Exploration Day at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka on 17 March 2026, bringing together students, educators, and aspiring professionals from across the North Central Province. The initiative builds on the legacy of SLASSCOM’s flagship IT and BPM Weeks program, launched in 2014, which has consistently driven regional engagement and industry awareness across Sri Lanka. With a strong focus on inspiring the next generation, the Exploration Day aimed to provide participants with valuable exposure to the rapidly evolving IT and…

Dialog Axiata PLC has announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series in Sri Lanka through its retail and digital channels, bringing Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone lineup to local consumers. The series includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, combining advanced AI-powered capabilities, premium design and next-generation connectivity for everyday mobile use, with customers able to experience the power of Dialog 5G Ultra on the devices. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Series introduces an AI-powered camera system featuring a 200MP AI-enhanced rear camera with improved low-light performance, advanced zoom and intelligent editing tools for capturing and refining…

The AI-Impact Forum, held in Colombo on 31st March 2026, brought together some of the most consequential voices in technology, business, and public policy to address a question that is increasingly difficult to ignore: as artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, where does Sri Lanka stand, and where does it need to go? The event was opened by Shanil Fernando, Chief Technology Officer of Cut+Dry and Co-Founder of Co Dev Labs, a firm he established alongside Mani Kulasooriya with the specific mandate of accelerating the adoption of emerging artificial intelligence technologies within Sri Lanka. Fernando framed the morning ahead around…

The Fintech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL) has formalised a strategic cross-border collaboration with APIX Platform, a Singapore-headquartered global fintech infrastructure backed by Temasek and Mastercard, marking a significant step in Sri Lanka’s ambition to establish itself as a connected node within the international financial innovation landscape. The announcement was made at the FinTech World Cup, Sri Lanka Regional Competition, held on 31st March 2026 at Port City Colombo, an event that brought together fintech ventures, financial institutions, investors, and policymakers from across the region. The competition, organised globally by Trescon and powered by Ignyte, advances its winning start-up to…

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched ChainCeylon 2026, a flagship education program aimed at deepening blockchain literacy and promoting responsible crypto adoption across Sri Lankan universities. The inaugural workshops, conducted at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Kelaniya, Wayamba University, University of Moratuwa, engaged 265 students in beginner-friendly sessions on on-chain analysis, real-world blockchain applications, and foundational digital asset principles. These interactive workshops emphasized not just potential opportunities, but also the importance of security, regulatory compliance, and prudent participation in the emerging Web3 ecosystem. ChainCeylon 2026 goes beyond raising awareness by building a strong, student-led community.…

Vector Agents announced its updated Digital Worker Platform, built for what comes next: the age of digital employees, a new category of enterprise software designed to bring AI-powered digital teammates into the core of everyday business operations. While the platform has already been in use with early customers, this announcement marks Vector Agents’ official public introduction and declaration of its long-term vision: a future where every department has powerful AI digital workers alongside human professionals making it a fundamental layer of how organizations operate, scale, and compete.  Vector Agents builds role-based digital employees that understand business context, follow workflows, and…

EWIS recently announced the launch of EWIS AEGIS, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered platform developed in Sri Lanka that is designed to help organisations modernise mission-critical legacy systems with greater speed, control, and predictability. The platform incorporates proprietary technology for which a patent is currently pending. Across industries such as banking, insurance, government, telecommunications, and healthcare, legacy systems continue to underpin core operations. However, modernising these environments remains complex, costly, and high-risk, often leading to delays, cost overruns, and operational disruption. EWIS AEGIS addresses this challenge by enabling organisations to analyse, simulate, and validate system transformations before deployment, significantly reducing uncertainty and improving…

Sri Lanka Post has issued a public warning about an active phishing scam targeting members of the public through fake websites designed to impersonate the official Postal Department. The scam follows a pattern that has become increasingly common across the region. Victims receive SMS messages claiming that a fee must be paid before a parcel can be delivered. The message includes a link directing them to a fraudulent website that closely mimics Sri Lanka Post’s official online presence. Once on the fake site, users are prompted to enter their debit or credit card details, after which their bank accounts are…