Lenovo, global technology leader, today announced the opening of its first SIS (Shop-In-Shop) store at Technocity, in Colombo. Technocity is one of the largest multi-brand retail distributors and service providers in Sri Lanka having over 10 stores in the country. The launch comes as part of Company’s effort to provide a superior retail experience and accelerate availability of its products in the country.

The new store will be located at Technocity’s Laptop.lk – the largest laptop store in Sri Lanka, and set to host an extensive range of electronics, computer hardware and peripherals, including Lenovo’s flagship products such as Ideapad (consumer-oriented laptop computers) and Legion series (high-performance gaming laptops) and much more. There are dedicated zones created for gaming and premium products, which include AMD powered laptops, desktops, AIOs, monitors and other accessories.

Lenovo has opted for the SIS retail model (a space within a large retail store) to offer to its consumers the option to touch and feel its products before making a purchase decision.

The store was inaugurated by Naveen Kejriwal, General Manager, Overseas Business - Consumer, Commercial & Tablets, Shekhar Karmakar, Regional Sales Manager- Consumer- Overseas, Sameer Varshney, Regional Sales Manager-Commercial Business, along with Fahmy Ismail, Chairman & Managing Director, Technocity.

Talking about the launch, Naveen Kejriwal, General Manager- Overseas- Consumer, Commercial & Tablets, Lenovo, said, “We are excited about our collaboration with Technocity and the set-up of Lenovo’s first SIS store in Sri Lanka. Our key objective is to deliver smarter technology for all with cutting edge products and solutions. We will continue to invest in our offline retail enterprises and are confident of a great response from our customers.”

Lenovo consumer products are being offered with 3 years manufacturer’s warranty in Sri Lanka. Lenovo products are also available with the authorized dealers island wide.

Photo caption: From (L-R): Mohammed Minhaj – Head of Business, Technocity, Fahmy Ismail, Chairman & MD, Technocity, Siraj Jabir – Regional Channel Manager, Consumer, Lenovo, Naveen Kejriwal, General Manager- Overseas- Consumer Business, Commercial & Tablets, Lenovo, Shekhar Karmakar, Regional Sales Manager- Consumer- Overseas, Sameer Varshney, Regional Sales Manager-Commercial Business at Lenovo

CBC Tech Solutions Limited, a fully-owned Information Technology subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been appointed a retail partner for Lenovo products in Sri Lanka, and will continue to offer a wide spectrum of IT solutions to local corporates.

Consequent to this latest partnership, CBC Tech Solutions will be an agent for Lenovo’s range of personal computers, tablets and accessories, including the IdeaPad, Yoga, Legion and ThinkPad series in the local market.

Notably, CBC Tech Solutions was the first Sri Lankan company to import the Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo desktop computers powered by 12^th generation Intel® Core™ processors in June this year.

The formalisation of the retail partnership took place at the annual staff conference of CBC Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd., in the presence of senior officials from Lenovo, CBC Tech Solutions, and the Commercial Bank.

CBC Tech Solutions was launched to initially support the information technology operations of Commercial Bank, and later expanded operations to cater to the local corporate sector’s requirements of tech solutions. The CEO of CBC Tech Solutions Mr Keerthi Mediwake said that the company is looking forward to further broaden the scope of its offerings with the Lenovo partnership.

Lenovo is a Fortune Global 500 technology company and one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies that leverages the diversity of more than 63,000 of its employees to serve customers in 180 markets to redefine and stretch the limits of what technology can do. It delivers the world’s widest portfolio of technology products, solutions, software, and services that individuals, communities, businesses, and entire populations need to fulfil their potential. Since 1995 Lenovo has shipped more than half a billion PCs, and makes three devices every second.

Launched in 2003, CBC Tech Solutions Limited aims to emerge as one of the leading innovative ICT solutions providers in Sri Lanka. The company’s mission is to deliver the most reliable, customer-centric ICT products and services to drive technological innovations.

Photo caption: CBC Tech Solutions CEO Mr Keerthi  Mediwake (3^rd from right) and Lenovo General Manager Overseas Business Mr Naveen Kejriwal (4^th from left), and the Sales Head Overseas Commercial Business Mr Sameer Varshney (3^rd from left) exchange the agreement in the presence of (from left) CBC Tech Solutions Assistant Manager Mr Chamika Athauda, Lenovo Regional Sales Manager Sri Lanka Mr Prasanna Kulasinghe, Commercial Bank and CBC Tech Chairman Prof. Ananda Jayawardane, Commercial Bank Managing Director Mr Sanath Manatunge and CBC Tech Solutions Deputy CEO Mr Nalin Gunathunge.

IT Gallery Computers (Pvt) Ltd., the leading distributor of globally renowned ICT products and services in Sri Lanka, was recently honoured as the Top Commercial Champion at the Lenovo FY21/22 Partner Awards Overseas.  The company was also appointed as the Lenovo Authorised Distributor for ThinkPad, ThinkBook, Legion and ThinkCentre PCs, Tablets and Accessories in Sri Lanka.

These accolades are attributed to the phenomenal partnership which has battle its way through the challenges brought about by both the pandemic and the prevailing economic crisis in Sri Lanka. IT Gallery’s partnership with Lenovo dates back to March of 2020, when the company was appointed an authorised distributor of Lenovo products and Lenovo Commercial Series distributor.

The award ceremony was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal where IT Gallery was recognized as the Top Commercial Champion at Lenovo FY21/22, for the Commercial Product range promoted in Sri Lanka, such as business notebook series, commercial desktops, workstations etc. The award was presented by Mr. Roy Ng, Executive Director ISO AP Commercial Channel and Mr. Shailendra Katyal, Managing Director of Lenovo India.

IT Gallery is immensely grateful for the unwavering support provided by Mr. Naveen Kejriwal, the General Manager of Consumer, Commercial and Tablets for Lenovo in the South Asian region, throughout this partnership, especially over the last two years. IT Gallery also extends gratitude to Mr. Ajay Sehgal, Executive Director Commercial Business, India for his invaluable support.

Lenovo is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of consumer electronics, personal computers, software, business solutions and more. The company has a 25% market share of the global PC market. Locally, IT Gallery has been able to leverage its vast, island-wide distribution network to boost the reach of Lenovo products across the island. Now, as the Authorised Distributor for multiple brands under the Lenovo umbrella, Lenovo’s local foothold has the potential to grow exponentially.

Mr. Dilantha Perera, Director and Chief Executive Officer of IT Gallery, commented on the accolades, “It has been a lifelong dream to become a leading distributor of branded computers in Sri Lanka.  From humble beginnings through a long and winding road, we have been able to achieve this dream. Being able to partner with a plethora of world-renowned brands, including Lenovo, has also enabled IT Gallery to grow its product portfolio, and therefore our offering to government, private and corporate sectors of Sri Lanka. I could not be prouder of our achievements so far and look forward to continued success in the future.”

Aside from Lenovo, IT Gallery is also the authorised distributor of Hikvision Video Surveillance solutions, EAST UPS & power products, Pantum Printer products, A4 Tech accessories, G&G Printer accessories, OCEAN Multimedia products and more. Additionally, IT Gallery also specialises in Information Security & Networking solutions, CCTV, ELV, Physical infrastructure solutions, Visualisation & Storage solutions, Power & UPS solutions, End User computing and Printing solutions as well. These accolades and partnerships are attributed to IT Gallery’s vison of being the technology partner of choice for clients and business partners in Sri Lanka, and its ambition of reaching a wider market through system integration, resale, and consultancy.

The Award for Top Commercial Champion won by IT Gallery (Pvt) Ltd.

Mr. Naveen Kejriwal, the General Manager of Consumer, Commercial and Tablets for Lenovo in the South Asian region

Mr. Dilantha Perera, Director and Chief Executive Officer of IT Gallery

The award was presented to Mr. Dilantha Perera, Director and Chief Executive Officer of IT Gallery, by Mr. Roy Ng, Executive Director ISO AP Commercial Channel and Mr. Shailendra Katyal, Managing Director of Lenovo India.

Image caption: The certification recognising IT Gallery (Pvt) Ltd. as an Authorised Distributor for Lenovo Products in Sri Lanka.