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H One Sri Lanka Partners with Dhiraagu to Offer Microsoft Solutions to the Maldivian Market
H One, the leading Microsoft Solutions Provider in Maldives and Sri Lanka, has announced its partnership with Dhiraagu, the premier telecommunications and digital services provider in the Maldives.The partnership is aimed at expanding H One’s reach and service delivery capabilities in the Maldives market and aims to offer the highest quality services to customers compared to the competition.
Dhiraagu, has joined forces with H One, a Tier 1 Microsoft Licensing Solutions Partner and Cloud Solutions Partner with over a decade track record in the Maldives. Through this partnership, Dhiraagu’s local presence, customer relationships, and strong go-to-market and delivery capabilities will be combined with H One’s expertise in Microsoft technologies such as Modern Work Cloud, Modern Work Security, Apps & Infra (Azure), Modern App development, and Data & Analytics, as well as their exceptional service offerings.
“We are happy to announce our partnership with H One Sri Lanka to bring a comprehensive range of Microsoft and telecommunication services to our customers in the Maldives. With our combined strengths and expertise, we aim to provide a convenient one-stop solution to meet the evolving needs of our customers. This partnership builds on our commitment to innovation and delivering the latest technology to the Maldives market,” states Ismail Rasheed, CEO & Managing Director at Dhiraagu.
“Our partnership with Dhiraagu is a significant milestone for H One in expanding our presence in the Maldives market. By combining Dhiraagu’s strong local presence and customer relationships with our expertise in Microsoft technologies, we are confident that we can offer the highest quality services to customers.” said Supun W e e r a s i n g h e . , D i r e c t o r / G r o u p Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata PLC & Director of H One.
“We are excited to partner with Dhiraagu and bring our technology solutions to the Maldives market,” said Venura Mendis., Director/Chief Executive Officer of H One. “With Dhiraagu market reach, strong customer engagement and existing portfolio of complimentary ICT services we believe we can offer extremely compelling solutions that directly address our customers business challenges using Microsoft technology.” H One and Dhiraagu are committed to delivering innovative technology solutions and exceptional customer service in the Maldives market. The partnership will enable both companies to leverage their strengths and provide a comprehensive offering of Microsoft products and services to customers in the region.
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo welcomed the U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, from June 8 through 14.
The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy said that it would launch a weeklong basketball program intended to harness the unifying power of sports, made possible through collaboration with Foundation of Goodness and IImpact Hoop Lab.
While in Sri Lanka, Howard and Ndiaye, both retired professional basketball players, will conduct a weeklong program, Hoops for Hope: Bridging Borders through Basketball. The Sports Envoys will lead basketball clinics and exhibition matches and engage in leadership sessions in Colombo and Southern Province for youth aged 14-18 from Northern, Uva, Eastern and Western Provinces, offering skills and leadership training both on and off the court. The U.S. Envoys will also share their expertise with the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation, national coaches, and players, furthering the development of basketball in the country. Beyond the clinics, they will collaborate with Sri Lankan schoolchildren to take part in a community service project in the Colombo area.
“We are so proud to welcome Stephen and Astou as our Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, to build on the strong people-to-people connections between the United States and Sri Lanka,” said U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung. “The lessons that will be shared by our Sports Envoys – communication, teamwork, resilience, inclusion, and conflict resolution – are essential for leadership development, community building, equality, and peace. The U.S. Sports Envoy program is a testament to our belief that sports can be a powerful tool in promoting peace and unity.”
SJB Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahuman in parliament demanded to know from the government the reasons for CEB suspending the leave of all its employees until further notice from Thursday.
MP Rahuman said that the CEB has got an acting General Manager anew and the latter yesterday morning issued a circular suspending leave of all CEB employees with immediate effect until further notice.
“We demand that Minister Kanchana Wijesekera should explain this to the House. This circular was issued while this debate on the new Electricity Amendment Bill was pending. There are many who oppose this Bill. The Minister must tell parliament the reason for the urge to cancel the leave of CEB employees,” the MP said.However, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena prevented Minister Wijesekera responding to the query and said that the matter raised by MP Rahuman was not relevant.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) successfully concluded the 8th Annual CIPM Symposium, which took place on 31st May 2024. Themed “Nurturing the Human Element—Redefining HRM in a Rapidly Changing World,” the symposium underscored the pivotal role of human resource management (HRM) in today’s dynamic global landscape. Since its inception in 1959, CIPM has been dedicated to advancing the HR profession through education, professional development, and advocacy, solidifying its position as Sri Lanka’s leading professional body for HRM.
Ken Vijayakumar, the President of the CIPM, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The symposium commenced with the welcome address by the Chairperson, Prof. Arosha Adikaram, followed by the Web Launch of the Symposium Proceedings and Abstract Book by the CIPM President. The event featured distinguished addresses, including a speech by Chief Guest Ken Vijayakumar, President of CIPM, and an address by Guest of Honor Shakthi Ranatunga, Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Sri Lanka.
The symposium also featured an inspiring keynote address by Prof. Mario Fernando, Professor of Management and Director of the Centre for Cross Cultural Management (CCCM) at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Vote of Thanks of the inauguration session was delivered by Dr. Dillanjani Weeratunga, Symposium Co-chair.
The symposium served as a comprehensive platform for researchers to present their findings across a wide range of critical topics in HRM. These included Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development and Retention, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility, Adapting to Technological Advancements, Mental Health and Well-being at Work, Global Workforce Challenges, Employee Empowerment, and Reskilling and Upskilling.
The plenary session was led by Prof. Wasantha Rajapakse. Certificates were awarded to the best paper presenters during the valedictory session, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Kamani Perera, Manager of Research and Development.
The annual symposium of CIPM was a truly inclusive event, attracting a diverse audience that spanned undergraduates, graduates, working professionals, research scholars and lecturers. This widespread interest highlights the symposium’s significance in the field of HRM, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to network and learn from scholarly brains.The CIPM International Research Symposium was sponsored by Hambantota International Port, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), E B Creasy & Co. PLC, and Print Xcel Company.
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