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Futura Tech Labs donates flagship mStudio radio automation solution to the Foundation of Goodness
Futura Tech Labs, an innovator in media broadcasting, mobile, and digital solutions, recently donated mStudio, its flagship radio automation solution, and associated hardware to the Foundation of Goodness, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation engaged in humanitarian empowerment initiatives in Sri Lanka for 24 years.
mStudio is an end-to-end radio automation solution that helps broadcasters manage the entire radio operation, from billing and transmission logging to commercial and music scheduling to delivering the final radio output.
“We are deeply moved by the Foundation of Goodness’s work towards social impact. With this donation, Futura Tech Labs hopes to empower the Foundation to spread positive news worldwide and provide media training to rural youth and schoolchildren. We are confident that this contribution will help the Foundation connect communities and share its good work with a global audience,” said Harsha Purasinghe, CEO of Futura Tech Labs.
This donation will help the Foundation of Goodness launch an online radio channel called “Good News Radio”, which will go live on February 4th at noon for two hours and continue every Saturday, only on their website, unconditionalcompassion.org and via a dedicated mobile app. This donation will also pave the way for the Foundation to begin practical media training for rural children in presenting, news broadcasting, navigating the radio console and software, scheduling music content, and overall media management of a radio station.
“Being good and doing good has been the philosophy behind the Foundation of Goodness. In this journey, we have understood how spreading goodness has impacted many lives – to become better than they used to be. The thought that inspired Harsha Purasinghe to make this one-of-a-kind goodness broadcast for the benefit of future generations will bring blessings in abundance and augur well for our country,” said Kushil Gunasekera, Founder of Foundation of Goodness.
Since its inception in 1999, the Foundation of Goodness has helped rural communities reach their full potential through a variety of initiatives and programs organised under ten sectors: Women’s Empowerment, Enterprise & Business Skills Development, Language & Arts, Special Needs, Sports Development, Mental, Dental & Psychosocial support, Children & Youth, Environment & Water, Rural Welfare & Development and Life Skills & Good Values. The Foundation provides courses and resources free of charge to over 307,000 children and adults in over 900 villages in Sri Lanka through its flagship venue, the ‘Centre of Excellence’ in Seenigama, and 14 Village Heartbeat Empowerment Centres spread across the country.
The mStudio suite will help ‘Good News Radio’ manage its assets, schedule its playlists, and broadcast its stream to millions worldwide. mStudio powers all the leading radio networks and channels in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Brunei.
Futura Tech Labs is a leading innovator in media, broadcasting, film, and niche digital solutions. The company was formally known as Microimage Mobile Media and rebranded as Futura Tech Labs last year in a bold move to reinvent the company towards building future-ready products and services in the chosen domains. The company operates from offices in Singapore and Sri Lanka, with customers and business partners in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Sri Lanka. Futura Tech Labs is a fully-owned subsidiary of Microimage Holdings Private Limited.
To learn more about Futura Tech Labs, visit https://futuralabs.tech/
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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