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MillenniumIT ESP Singapore, successfully concludes ‘CIO Conclave 2024’
MillenniumIT ESP, via its Singapore subsidiary, in collaboration with Veritas Technologies LLC and Oracle MySQL, successfully hosted the “CIO Conclave 2024” on the 9th of May 2024, at The St. Regis Singapore.
The event brought together over 30 Chief Information Officers (CIOs) from a variety of industries, providing a unique opportunity to explore the latest advancements in data management and analytics, with a focus on education. MillenniumIT ESP Singapore played a significant role in organising this event, attesting to its growing global footprint and international presence.
The CIO Conclave 2024 focused on navigating the new normal with advanced data management and analytics. The attendees were provided with strategic insights and exclusive expertise from key industry leaders. A number of important highlights emerged during the event, including cutting-edge strategies for data management, insights from industry experts, and a showcase of futuristic solutions designed to enhance enterprise resilience and competitiveness. The event also provided an extensive platform for networking and relationship building for CIOs within the global information technology space, and across industries.
Shevan Goonetilleke, CEO of MillenniumIT ESP, was one of the distinguished keynote speakers at the event. With more than 20 years of experience in software and telecommunications, Shevan was able to share valuable insights with the gathering. Vic Ciencia, Head of Enterprise Sales at Veritas Technologies LLC, was also among the speakers and provided a unique perspective, leveraging his 25-year career in the IT industry, including 17 years focused on cloud solutions. Meanwhile, Hitesh Soni, JAPAC Head of Heatwave Cloud at Oracle MySQL GBU, another 20-year industry veteran, was also amongst the keynote speakers.
Commenting, Goonetilleke remarked, “We are excited to have played a key role in the CIO Conclave 2024. This event aligns perfectly with our mission to reimagine today and reinvent tomorrow by providing cutting-edge insights and solutions to industry leaders. It was an honour to share the stage with such esteemed colleagues and to engage with so many innovative minds in the industry.”
With over 27 years of experience, MillenniumIT ESP offers a wide range of services, including core infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, intelligent automation and data, smart buildings, and managed services. The firm’s commitment to providing purpose-driven technology solutions has been instrumental in addressing both current and future business challenges for various industries, including telecommunications, banking and financial services, government, manufacturing, and retail.
Millennium IT ESP Singapore, the regional headquarters for the ASEAN region, continues to cater to its expanding clientele in Singapore, Malaysia, and Cambodia.
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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