Dialog Axiata launches its latest data centre built to global standards, in Piliyandala

Dialog Axiata PLC, the first in Sri Lanka to launch an Uptime Tier III Certified Data Centre, announced the launch of its latest fully-owned Data Centre in Piliyandala, built to the latest ISO and global data centre standards with the highest level of reliability. The facility was inaugurated by Mr. Jayantha De Silva, Secretary, Ministry of Technology and Mr. Oshada Senanayake, Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. This state-of-the-art Data Centre facilitating advanced technologies, including 5G, will extend the very latest in hosting and co-location services alongside a suite of Cloud services to Sri Lanka’s Enterprise and Government sectors.

Speaking at the event, Jayantha De Silva, Secretary, Ministry of Technology stated, “As we prepare the country for the next steps in its digital agenda, we aim to better equip local businesses with a full range of ICT solutions to enable them to thrive in a global arena. The Government of Sri Lanka is grateful for the support given by Dialog in elevating platforms to meet the key demands made by businesses and in doing so, further accelerating the country’s digital transformation towards a digitally inclusive Sri Lanka.”

“We are thankful to Dialog Axiata for their continuous efforts and support given to drive the country’s digital agenda” reiterated Oshada Senanayake, Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. He further added, “Dialog’s significant investments in the construction, certification and development of new capabilities on data centres are appreciated which is geared to benefit enterprise and Government sector customers across the country while simultaneously contributing to the technological advancement of the South Asia region.”