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SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise and Web3 Genes push boundaries
SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise, recognized for delivering best-in-class technology for the enterprise segment, has joined forces with Web3 Genes, a pioneering company specializing in Web3 technologies, in a landmark partnership to revolutionize digitalization for enterprises. Importantly, the alliance represents a first for a telco in the region, propelling Sri Lanka to the global front in spearheading enterprise digitalization with blockchain.
The collaboration between SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise and Web3 Genes is poised to set new a benchmark, offering transformative solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital world. The partnership offers cutting-edge solutions and innovative services to enterprise customers, leveraging blockchain technology to address critical challenges in digital documents, data security, and digital transformation.
Prabath Dahanayake, Chief Marketing Officer, SLT-MOBITEL Group, stated, “Blockchain plays a vital role in SLT-MOBITEL’s journey towards becoming a Techno. By combining our experience and expertise with Web3 Genes’ blockchain-based innovative solutions, we will be able to create valuable business opportunities that bring critical capabilities to our enterprise customers. We are confident the partnership will drive sustainable innovation in the Sri Lankan business landscape and help expand our global footprint.”
Further, Web3 Genes’ seasoned professionals have a deep understanding and wide experience of state and enterprise business dynamics and challenges, which is the perfect synergy for SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise in fulfilling the aspirations of Sri Lankan businesses.
Based on the partnership, SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise will offer customers Web3 Genes’ proprietary and groundbreaking product, SecureDoc, a revolutionary solution designed to be the future of secure mobile vaults. An award winner at the NBQSA National ICT Awards 2023 organised by BCS, SecureDoc is the world’s first enterprise-ready product for resolving issues pertaining to digitalization, fraud, mobility, and the verification of important documents.
Built on blockchain, SecureDoc ensures the integrity and authenticity of digital documents, with the ability to share them amongst various stakeholders securely. With SLT-MOBITEL’s strength in the Sri Lankan enterprise market, these capabilities represent a significant transformation for businesses to innovate their products and service offerings to its customers
Web3 Genes is on a quest in reshaping the digiverse, developing disruptive products and services on Web3 technologies, positioning itself as a leader in pushing the boundaries of innovation, driving meaningful digitalization for enterprises along with its commitment to Net Zero goals.
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.
Business
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.”
