Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka aims for nationwide internet access in secondary schools by 2026, deploying smartboards and building a national education management system with support from the air force.
Futurity inaugurates Sri Lanka’s first AI-focused R&D centre in Colombo, enhancing local innovation and client delivery. The centre strengthens operational agility, supports growing AI demand, invests in talent, and lays groundwork for regional and global expansion.
Connex Information Technologies and Cyble have partnered to bring advanced real-time cyber threat intelligence to Sri Lanka, enhancing proactive cybersecurity measures across industries. The collaboration combines global expertise with local delivery to help organizations anticipate and mitigate evolving cyber risks.
Sri Lanka will begin Starlink internet service with a one-week trial monitored by TRCSL and the Ministry of Defence. Following technical review, the country plans to expand Starlink access nationwide.
Sri Lanka launched its first large-scale Wi-Fi 7 network at the University of Kelaniya during the Smart University Summit 2025, spearheading campus digital transformation. This next-gen connectivity supports immersive learning and IoT, positioning Sri Lanka as a South Asian leader in education technology.
SLT-MOBITEL sponsored the SLIoT Challenge 2025, Sri Lanka’s top IoT competition, nurturing youth innovation across school, university, and open categories. Winners demonstrated outstanding creativity and technical skill, reflecting the country’s advancing digital landscape and SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to fostering next-gen tech talent.
SLT-MOBITEL has partnered with Ekinops to deliver next-generation network connectivity solutions for enterprises in Sri Lanka. The collaboration leverages virtualization and advanced technologies to provide secure, scalable infrastructure that supports business growth and digital transformation across the country.
SLT-Mobitel’s SLIoT Challenge 2025 successfully showcased Sri Lanka’s emerging IoT talent across schools, universities, and the open sector. By combining expert-led workshops with competitive innovation, the event strengthened youth engagement and contributed to the country’s digital transformation journey. University of Moratuwa teams dominated the university category, while diverse winners highlighted IoT’s wide-reaching impact.
Sri Lanka is launching GovTech Ltd. to lead its digital transformation, replacing the current ICTA agency. The move aims to strengthen the country’s digital governance and accelerate innovation.
Mastercard and LankaPay have partnered to enhance Sri Lanka’s digital economy through three key initiatives: co-branded debit cards, low-cost QR payments for tourists, and AI-powered fraud detection. These efforts aim to improve financial inclusion, support SMEs, and boost tourism-driven revenue, advancing the country’s digital transformation.