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Microsoft empowers the new era of work in Sri Lanka with secure technology
Enables communication and collaboration, anytime, anywhere in a secure manner
Microsoft Sri Lanka recently concluded a customer event on technology for managing hybrid workforces. The event showcased how Microsoft 365 products can empower teams, simplify IT management and reduce costs, all through Microsoft Azure and Cloud Cost optimization to ‘Do More with Less’, to ensure an energized and safe hybrid workplace.
These Microsoft technologies have been designed to improve productivity and collaboration, catering to workers who have shown a preference for flexi-hours and hybrid working.Organizations can benefit from the enhanced security stack of Microsoft 365 and Azure by embracing the zero-trust strategy, resulting in fewer security breaches and improved identity management.
Microsoft Intune, being a cloud-based endpoint management solution, allows organizations to manage user access, apps and devices in a simplified manner across many devices and virtual endpoints. Supporting the Zero Trust security model, Microsoft Intune has compliance and reporting features and enables protected access to data on organization-owned and users’ personal devices. Further, Microsoft 365’s ability to automate labor-intensive IT tasks frees up IT and Security Admins for higher-value activities.
“For our customers, it is important that their workplace is focused, energized and empowered no matter where their teams are working from. Through Microsoft 365, we can provide a cloud-first experience that works better for today’s digitally connected and distributed workforce,” said Harsha Randeny, Microsoft country manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives. “With the growing preference towards a hybrid workplace environment by teams and employees, it is important for leaders to end productivity paranoia by helping their employees work on what’s important, build their careers and find purpose while helping the organization thrive.”
Microsoft’s Annual Work Trend Index (WTI) Special Report released recently reveals that companies with a highly engaged workforce have better financial outcomes. Clear communications and goals unlock employee engagement. Tools such as Microsoft Viva, an integrated employee experience platform, offers tools to encourage connection, insight, purpose, and growth.
With such tools and more, Microsoft 365 can redefine what a hybrid workplace means to leaders, teams and their organizations and build a workforce that is productive and collaborative in a secure environment.
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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