Global technology leader IBM has praised Sri Lanka’s strong foundation and progress toward its Digital Economy Strategy 2030, signaling confidence in the country’s digital future. Sandip Patel, IBM India and South Asia Managing Director, visiting Sri Lanka this week, expressed pride in supporting the nation’s digital ambitions through world-class technology and deep industry expertise.
Patel met with key government officials, including Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, reaffirming IBM’s commitment to partnering with Sri Lanka to empower the workforce, enhance citizen services, enable digital platforms, and foster innovation.
Highlighting IBM’s holistic approach, Patel emphasized solutions that go beyond technology to drive automation, productivity, and public trust. Key sectors targeted include healthcare, social welfare, public administration, national security, and critical infrastructure. IBM’s AI-powered offerings aim to optimize workloads and reduce operational costs, improving service delivery nationwide.
Cybersecurity remains a central pillar of IBM’s strategy, with significant investments to protect government data and private sector information. Patel also spotlighted IBM’s leadership in quantum computing and quantum-safe cryptography, positioning quantum technologies as the future of cybersecurity.
Ultimately, IBM’s collaboration with Sri Lanka is designed to enable better citizen services, boost financial inclusion, and modernize core infrastructure via hybrid cloud and AI-driven innovations — essential steps toward realizing Sri Lanka’s digital economy goals.
