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Dialog Enterprise Cloud becomes VMware Sovereign Cloud Provider in South Asia
Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solution arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, announced it has become a VMware Sovereign Cloud Provider in South Asia. The announcement was made at a recent event held at Shangri-La Colombo, which was attended by many ICT professionals from major corporations across various industries that fuel Sri Lanka’s economy.
A sovereign cloud ensures jurisdictional control, data access, integrity, security, compliance, independence, and mobility for customers. It distinguishes itself from hyper-scale cloud providers that host data outside the borders of Sri Lanka by guaranteeing that data remains subject to the laws, controls, and authority of the region where it is collected and stored.
“We are primed for delivering a national capability for the digital economy that we envision in the country. Our sovereign cloud offering helps secure data with audited security controls in compliance with data privacy laws here in Sri Lanka, thereby improving control of data by providing both data residency and data sovereignty with full jurisdictional control,” stated Navin Pieris, Group Chief Officer – Dialog Enterprise, Dialog Axiata PLC.
“Dialog Enterprise’s attainment of VMware Sovereign Cloud Provider status brings significant benefits to Sri Lankan industries amidst the country’s dollar crisis. This achievement enables businesses to rely on a world-class cloud infrastructure certified with sovereign cloud status, ensuring data sovereignty, security, and compliance with local regulations. Notably, with the recent implementation of Sri Lanka’s data protection act, Enterprises now aims to safeguard the rights of individuals and ensure consumer trust in information privacy in online transactions and information networks resulting from the growth and innovation in the digital economy. Furthermore, Dialog Enterprise empowers organizations to effectively invest their resources in meeting their cloud requirements and achieve continuous compliance faster and more efficiently. ” He further added.
“With the rise of multi-cloud comes the increasing importance of sovereign cloud, especially for businesses in highly regulated industries,” said Venkatesh Murali, General Manager and Country Leader, Nascent Markets & Vietnam, VMware. “We look forward to working closely with Dialog Enterprise to deliver critical sovereign capabilities to enable Sri Lankan enterprises to unlock the full benefits and potential of the cloud while ensuring their data is protected, compliant and resident within Sri Lanka.”
The highlight of the event was a panel discussion that emphasized the importance of sovereign cloud status for local cloud service providers like Dialog Enterprise. The panel featured industry experts, including Jayantha Fernando, Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Sri Lanka Personal Data Protection Act and Digital Law Specialist; Channa De Silva, CEO of LankaPay; Harsha Wanigatunga, CIO of Seylan Bank; and Trinesh Fernando, General Counsel/Vice President, Group Legal and Regulatory of Dialog Axiata PLC. They shed light on how sovereign cloud status enables better control over sensitive data and creates a conducive environment for digitization across various industries.
In addition, customers can avail themselves of the advantages offered by the sovereign cloud through their current systems integrator (SI), who possesses knowledge about the customers’ pre-existing infrastructure and application landscape. Dialog Enterprise’s introduction of the ‘Partner Program’ has facilitated close collaboration between Dialog Enterprise and local systems integrators. This collaboration leverages a substantial talent pool within the Systems Integrator community, which possesses the capability to effectively utilize Dialog platforms and Services, thereby enhancing the customer experience.
For more information and inquiries on Dialog Enterprise Cloud, customers can contact 0117 665 499 or visit www.business.dialog.lk.
Photo Caption: The highlights of the panel discussion that emphasized the importance of sovereign cloud status for local cloud service providers like Dialog Enterprise. The panel included industry experts (L-R) including Trinesh Fernando, General Counsel/Vice President, Group Legal and Regulatory of Dialog Axiata PLC, Channa De Silva, CEO of LankaPay, Harsha Wanigatunga, CIO of Seylan Bank; Jayantha Fernando, Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Sri Lanka Personal Data Protection Act and Digital Law Specialist & Ajmal Hussein, Moderator for the panel.
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.
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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.
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.”
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