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Remote working due to coronavirus? Here’s how to do it securely

By Paul Ducklin: If you’re on your company’s IT team, you’re probably used to preparing laptops for employees to use remotely, and setting up mobile phones with access to company data. However, we’re looking at something much bigger than that today. Global concerns over the current coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak have seen businesses activate their business…

(0)Comments | March 20, 2020 9:30 am

Crimson Bakery Opens First Standalone Outlet in Bellanthara

A sub brand of LAUGFS Supermarkets, Crimson Bakery recently opened the doors to its first standalone outlet in the neighbourhood of Bellanthara, welcoming customers to experience freshly made sweet and savoury creations. Situated at No. 86, Attidiya Road, Nikape, Dehiwala, the new outlet is strengthened by Crimson’s excellently trained chefs, who are committed to serve…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 12:43 pm

The Lancet publishes papers from two studies of Takeda’s dengue vaccine candidate

Results published in first paper from 18-month analysis of ongoing pivotal Phase 3 trial were generally consistent with overall efficacy and safety data reported in previously published 12-month analysis. Pivotal Phase 3 trial met all secondary endpoints for which there were a sufficient number of dengue cases. In the second paper, final 48-month results from…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 12:35 pm

SIEMENS – DIMO Consortium to Enhance National Power Supply with CEB

DIMO together with SIEMENS, a global technological and electrical solutions provider, recently signed a contract with Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to embark the package 04 Lot A phase of the “National Transmission and Distribution Network Development and Efficiency Improvement Project” for enhancing national power supply. The package 04 Lot A phase of this project was…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 12:22 pm

Arinma Holdings becomes the main team sponsor of the Royal College Rugby team

Royal College is celebrating its centenary year of playing the game of rugby in 2020. Arinma Holdings is proud to be the main team sponsor of the Royal College rugby team for the second consecutive year. The team is looking forward to defend the League Championship as well as the much coveted 76th Bradby Shield…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 12:17 pm

HUTCH gears up to “Be. Anywhere.” offering inclusive connectivity island wide

HUTCH organized an engaging event to unveil its fresh value proposition “Be. Anywhere.” before its staff recently. The fully fledged – coverage campaign translated on how HUTCH has now emerged as a Bigger and Better network provider offering inclusive connectivity across the country. Post the successful completion of an expanded 2G, 3G and brand new…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 12:14 pm

Velona Cuddles Wins Big at SLT Zero One Awards

Velona Cuddles, the leading Diaper brand in Sri Lanka, won the ‘Best use of Mobile Award’ in the retail sector at the recently concluded SLT Zero One Awards. In addition, Velona Cuddles also won the 1st runner-up award for the ‘Best Website / Microsite’ in the retail sector. Organized by the leading digital service provider,…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 12:10 pm

Dialog Enterprise makes the ardent call to digitize Trading and Manufacturing sectors

Dialog Enterprise, the digital business solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, showcased its readiness and experience to digitize enterprises of trading & manufacturing sectors. Dialog’s readily available products and services boost productivity, security and speed to market of small, medium and large enterprises by leaner digital business processes and enabling new business models. This message…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 12:04 pm

Eswaran Brothers Exports Uses Plastic Credits to Create Sri Lanka’s First Plastic Neutral Product

Eswaran Brothers Exports, one of Sri Lanka’s premier tea suppliers for over five decades and the World’s first CarbonNeutral® certified tea company, have taken another giant leap in environmental responsibility and set the bar one step higher for other companies in the beverage industry. With carbon neutrality already propelling its brand image and reputation for…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 11:59 am

Building businesses from home – the female entrepreneurs selling on Daraz share their stories.

Daraz is a premium online shopping  site, hosting a wide variety of products and has increasingly become a place for many to start their own businesses. Many women have come to embrace Daraz; from small business owners, to startups and entrepreneurs, Daraz has provided a platform for all of them to grow their business and…

(0)Comments | March 18, 2020 11:53 am