As Sri Lanka deals with the second wave of the coronavirus and its economic impacts, a somewhat novel aspect of the new status quo is our increasing dependency on Digital Services. Many of which, we have come to stability, continuity, and convenience. A notable change in this aspect is the shift of key private and government services to digital. However, ...
Just in Time Group (JIT) launched their HR initiative “She Leads Change” geared towards promoting inclusion and empowerment in the workplace for females. With the program kicking off on the 30th of September 2020, Kasthuri Chellaraja Wilson was invited as the chief guest to speak of her journey. In accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals put forth by the United ...
Just in Time Group (JIT) launched their HR initiative “She Leads Change” geared towards promoting inclusion and empowerment in the workplace for females. With the program kicking off on the 30th of September 2020, Kasthuri Chellaraja Wilson was invited as the chief guest to speak of her journey. In accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals put forth by the United ...
It appears that one of the most requested streaming services is finally hitting the pearl of the Indian ocean. A few days ago, fans noticed a peculiar, verified Facebook page that indicated Spotify might, at last, be available for Sri Lankans. Spotify Sri Lanka currently has verified pages both on Facebook as well as on Instagram. The company has not ...
It appears that one of the most requested streaming services is finally hitting the pearl of the Indian ocean. A few days ago, fans noticed a peculiar, verified Facebook page that indicated Spotify might, at last, be available for Sri Lankans. Spotify Sri Lanka currently has verified pages both on Facebook as well as on Instagram. The company has not ...
If you search for #womenintech on any social media channel, you will find plenty of pages, conversations and ideas around the topic. I have always been intrigued by these conversations. Having worked in technology marketing for 11 years, I got to experience the participation of women in technology from different perspectives. One, I was a contributor to some extent and ...
If you search for #womenintech on any social media channel, you will find plenty of pages, conversations and ideas around the topic. I have always been intrigued by these conversations. Having worked in technology marketing for 11 years, I got to experience the participation of women in technology from different perspectives. One, I was a contributor to some extent and ...
The Coronavirus is back. Once again, we’re back indoors as the authorities scramble to fight the 2nd wave. As case numbers continue to rise, the playbook remains the same. Identify the infected, isolate them for treatment, test anyone they’ve been in contact with, and repeat. Formally known as contact tracing, the process of identifying the close contacts of a patient ...
The Coronavirus is back. Once again, we’re back indoors as the authorities scramble to fight the 2nd wave. As case numbers continue to rise, the playbook remains the same. Identify the infected, isolate them for treatment, test anyone they’ve been in contact with, and repeat. Formally known as contact tracing, the process of identifying the close contacts of a patient ...
Agriculture has always played a pivotal role in the development and economy of the little island of Sri Lanka. Its geographic location provides immense benefits in terms of the local climate and rich fertile soil. While crop species that provide the world with tea, rubber and spices have stolen the economic spotlight, the potential of many of Sri Lankan’s other ...
Agriculture has always played a pivotal role in the development and economy of the little island of Sri Lanka. Its geographic location provides immense benefits in terms of the local climate and rich fertile soil. While crop species that provide the world with tea, rubber and spices have stolen the economic spotlight, the potential of many of Sri Lankan’s other ...
There was a great deal of professional curiosity surrounding the new Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. However, I had not got around to seeing it until a few weeks ago. Once I was done I was left stunned on how deeply rooted some of the issues highlighted were and how relevant it was even in a Sri Lankan context. Social ...
An MoU between Informatics International and HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) was signed on October 15, 2020, formalizing a collaboration to create a digital revolution in Sri Lanka’s insurance landscape. Most insurance operations have somehow managed to lag behind current trends for decades. HNBGI, already a top player in the field, is now raising the bar; which means that others will ...
Like clockwork, the newest iteration of Apple’s smartphone – the iPhone 12 was announced on the 13th of October at “Hi, Speed”, this year’s iPhone release event. This year, Apple fans will be treated to 4 different models to choose from. Namely the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Now thanks to ...
If you ask five people (marketers or otherwise) about what marketing means, chances are you will get five different answers. Some will tell you it’s creating awareness, some will tell you it’s doing a lot of promotions, others might say it’s just like sales. No one is to blame for these varying definitions. And none of these answers is wrong. ...
Earlier this year, the 2020 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome, highlighted the impact of the coronavirus on local startups. Now, the leading innovation policy advisory & research firm is expanding its efforts. With the aim of benchmarking Sri Lanka with global startup ecosystems, Startup Genome has launched an in-depth assessment of the local ecosystem. In doing so, promoting ...
Designed with the purpose of augmenting your commute life, Rhoda is the proud product of Sri Lankan innovation. A milestone for Sri Lankan engineering, the Rhoda electric bike range made its debut on the 24th of September at Hatch. Speaking at its launch, Co-Founder & CEO of Rhoda, Eyas Fazul described how Rhoda AT was designed around 3 key principles ...
Go through the accounts of any business and you’ll find rent to be among their top 10 expenses. During the coronavirus lockdown, as the economy ground to a halt, even as many shifted operations online rent remained a constant expense. Regrettably, for some businesses, it meant having to close their doors. Yet, this isn’t a new phenomenon. For years, rent ...
“We’ve been in the industry for 15 years and built this company during the dark years of our country. We boldly went to international markets few dared to venture into. Today 99x is one of the few companies where our success speaks for itself. We’re a uniquely Sri Lankan company. The majority of our shareholders are Sri Lankan, which is ...
It’s the nightmare of every founder and anyone in the business of innovation. You spend a fortune and countless hours building something. Afterwards, you do everything to safeguard its inner workings. But then one day you wake up to find the people you once trusted have stolen your idea and are passing it off as their own. It may not ...
