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Viber Debuts Disappearing Messages Feature Within Group Chats

Viber’s feature allows for customizable disappearing times, from 10 seconds to one day, as well as the ability to easily activate the disappearing function within a group chat; app disables forwarding, copying, or taking a screenshot when disappearing option is in use Rakuten Viber, a global leader in cross-platform messaging and voice-based communication that recently…

(0)Comments | October 27, 2021 12:54 pm

Continental commemorates 150 years of helping customers see ‘The Future In Motion’

Douglas and Sons (DSL), a pioneer in importing and distributing auto parts, tyres, batteries, agricultural equipment and industrial parts, announced that Continental, a brand for which it is the official distributor in Sri Lanka, recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. Continental is one of the largest automotive technology suppliers and is the fourth largest tyre manufacturer…

(0)Comments | October 27, 2021 12:44 pm

Virtusa Introduces New Senior Leaders to Capture Rising Demand

Company Appoints CEO-Global Markets and Industries, CFO and CTO to Accelerate Growth Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering and IT services and solutions that help clients change and disrupt markets through innovation engineering, yesterday (25) announced several key leadership appointments. The announcements extend Virtusa’s leadership, vision, and reputation as a top…

(0)Comments | October 27, 2021 10:54 am

Sysco LABS Supports Innovation and Growth for Global Foodservice Leader Sysco

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka, the innovation arm of Sysco Corporation, continues to play a pivotal role in delivering innovative technology solutions and contributing to the growth and success of the global foodservice leader. Sysco, ranked 60th on the Fortune 500 list in June 2021, is well-positioned to deliver on its Recipe for Growth strategy launched…

(0)Comments | October 27, 2021 10:37 am

Sadaharitha Group Launches ‘Grantakalpana’ to Spotlight the Beauty of Literature in the Literary Month

Sadaharitha Plantations Ltd, the pioneer in the green investment sector and the leader in commercial forestry in Sri Lanka launched a Facebook campaign titled ‘Grantakalpana’ to highlight the significance of September – the literary month. The campaign took place throughout the month of September, fostering reading practices amongst the young and adult Facebook users in…

(0)Comments | October 27, 2021 10:35 am

The Coca-Cola Foundation provides additional funding to Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to help combat COVID-19 as part of the #StopTheSpread initiative

Hon. Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle MP, State Minister of COVID-19 control, Primary Healthcare and Epidemics in Sri Lanka noted, “The COVID-19 pandemic unlike any other health challenge in the past, needs many parties to come together during this time of need and provide a comprehensive effort. We are grateful to The Coca-Cola Foundation for once again…

(0)Comments | October 26, 2021 5:20 pm

99x poised for talent expansion in new growth phase

Having attracted US $ 20 million investment from a Scandinavian private equity company and acquired Norway-based Seeds Consulting AS to increase its presence in Europe, technology company 99x is now gearing to power this global growth with an expansion in talent in Sri Lanka. Despite the challenges of 2020, it was a year that saw…

(0)Comments | October 26, 2021 5:05 pm

Hemas Hospitals reasserts its continued efforts to fortify patient safety

Sri Lanka’s leading private healthcare provider Hemas Hospitals continues to champion standards for patient safety in Sri Lanka, with their comprehensive, end-to-end safety protocols. This World Patient Safety Day, both Hemas Hospitals Wattala and Thalawathugoda marked the day with a series of impactful activities, including an engaging webinar lead by Dr. Malith Atapattu, Head of…

(0)Comments | October 26, 2021 5:04 pm

Seylan Islamic Banking Wins Gold Award for “Emerging Entity of the Year” at SLIBFI Awards 2020

Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, has won the coveted Gold Award for “Emerging Entity of the Year” at the Sri Lanka Islamic Banking and Finance Industry (SLIBFI) Awards 2020. The SLIBFI Awards are the premium awards for Islamic Finance in Sri Lanka, setting the competitive benchmark for the industry. Seylan Bank’s Islamic Banking…

(0)Comments | October 26, 2021 4:08 pm

Loons Lab unveils VIRTUP virtual event platform and revolutionizes how events are conducted

Loons Lab, a Sri Lankan-based technology company that specializes in software development consultancy, has unveiled VIRTUP, an end-to-end virtual event solution that helps organizations to reliably and securely put together virtual events with a complete, state-of-the-art solution. VIRTUP provides a platform for Exhibitors, Panellists, and Sponsors to interact with Attendees and also with each other…

(0)Comments | October 26, 2021 3:05 pm