Business
SLT-MOBITEL Mobile partners Zoho to offer seamless, customer-centric, cloud-based business solutions
Recognized for its proven excellence as a leader in enterprise solutions, SLT-MOBITEL Mobile Business Solutions (MBS), announced the tie-up with Zoho recently, a global technology corporation, to offer an extensive array of innovative business solutions to Sri Lankan customers.
Expanding its portfolio of global partnerships, SLT-MOBITEL MBS is introducing three key cloud solutions: Zoho CRM, a customer relationship management software that helps companies sell more and build strong customer relationships; Zoho Desk, a help desk software that enables businesses to deliver top quality customer support to their clients; and Zoho Sign, a digital signature solution designed for businesses to close deals quickly through seamless management of agreement and other document signing processes.
Off-the-shelf cloud solutions enable businesses to pivot towards a no-touch, remote work model when delivering, and maintaining their services. By launching these solutions SLT-MOBITEL MBS aims to provide local SMEs and large-scale enterprises with a range of customer-focused, digital-driven business tools, empowering them to provide an exceptional service to their customers in catering to the rapid business transformation taking place due to the prevailing global pandemic.
Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk and Zoho Sign solutions are not only easy to use, but also integrate with other products across Zoho’s own ecosystem. They can be incorporated with third-party applications ensuring businesses have the flexibility to use different software. Infusing further trust and confidence in MBS’ new offerings, Zoho’s applications have been awarded the industry certified ISO 27001:2013 standard and have also obtained SOC 2 Type II compliance for in security and privacy.
Furthermore, Zoho offers more than 50 products for all business processes ranging from sales and marketing, HR and finance to productivity and collaboration. Zoho does not allow any third-party trackers to monitor usage behavior and never reveal any data to ad-based companies. As Zoho owns and has built its entire technology stack, the company is able to offer the most secure experience to its 60 million users without compromising on data privacy.
Over the years, SLT-MOBITEL MBS has stamped its dominance in providing the latest technology and tools to the widest possible corporate clientele. MBS offers all-in-one solutions while excelling in supporting customers’ future-proofing their organizations with a comprehensive suite of business products helping them remain competitive within their respective industries. Further, MBS has continued to collaborate with local and international partners, to leverage the strength of the network and in-house IT capabilities deploying a vast array of products and technologies across multiple industries.
Showcasing its achievements, SLT-MOBITEL MBS was bestowed the prestigious ‘Best Business Solutions Provider of the Year 2019’ award, at the South Asian Business Excellence Awards in 2019. MBS also holds the ISO 9001:2015 certification for providing information and communication technology-based solutions. Today, MBS boasts an island-wide presence with solution experts located in all major districts and cities to support and deliver end-to- end cutting edged solutions regardless of client location.
Business
AHK Sri Lanka champions first-ever Sri Lankan delegation at Drupa 2024
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.
Business
HNB General Insurance recognized as Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024
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.”