Business
SLT-MOBITEL Business Internet Line delivers superior speeds with unrivalled resilience
SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT solutions Provider’s Business Internet Line (BIL) dedicated connection offers superfast unmatched speeds, unrivalled resilience and reliability, helping to securely deliver the capabilities businesses demands.
Enterprises across the country seek robust connectivity that enhance their agility and efficiency, essential for business today. Built on these insights, SLT-MOBITEL’s BIL provides the most comprehensive and secure high-speed internet to help businesses stay connected.
Among the many strengths of the BIL is SLT-MOBITEL’s roles as Sri Lanka’s leading broadband and backbone infrastructure provider, equipped with the largest internet backbone, with an underground network of 60,000 kms and capacity to connect to over million premises.
Celebrating a milestone achievement, SLT-MOBITEL has achieved a total internet capacity of over 300 Gbps currently. With multiple accesses to the Global Internet, SLT-MOBITEL also offers businesses the best internet solution in the country assuring ample capacity to internet traffic on our global network on diverse Cable systems with reliability and resilience
BIL’s strength is also reflected in SLT-MOBITEL’s ability to connects Sri Lanka to the world through its five international submarine such as SEA-ME-WE 3, SEA-ME-WE 4, SEA-ME-WE 5, Bharat-Lanka and Dhiraagu which is interconnected through an extremely reliable and redundant, high-capacity fibre optic ring.
SLT-MOBITEL is also proud of its investment in the soon to be commissioned SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable system. This will be extremely beneficial for BIL customers as the new system it will become a key part of SLT-MOBITEL ’s continued focus on content delivery, supporting rich media and video content in the future. SLT-MOBITEL also currently maintains points of presence (POPs) at Singapore, France and USA and connects with the SEA-ME-WE 4 cable through multiple 100Gs equipped on the global backbone.
Through BIL, enterprises have access to a stable internet connection with the last mile through high performing wired connections via fibre or copper. This also ensures high availability and resiliency in the last mile network for a business’s critical links.
BIL can provide customers with high symmetrical download and upload speeds, bringing unparalleled data speeds to enterprise customers. The high-performance, low latency networks help to mobilize businesses on to the global stage.
BIL is reinforced with SLT-MOBITEL’s direct connectivity to International Operators. SLT-MOBITEL is also present in 10+ global internet exchanges such as Equinix Singapore, Amsterdam Internet Exchange, Deutscher Commercial Internet Exchange, UAE Internet Exchange, Any2 Exchange Los Angles, Hong Kong Internet exchange and Japan’s Internet Exchange Point, while providing peer to peer Content Delivery Networks with 100+ global servers. These strong ties and relationships over the years, demonstrate the company’s considerably strength in its international network.
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Business
AHK Sri Lanka champions first-ever Sri Lankan delegation at Drupa 2024
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
Business
Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
Business
HNB General Insurance recognized as Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”