Category: Technology

Plans are underway to simplify Sri Lanka’s tax system for the upcoming year, making it both highly efficient and user-friendly, according to Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayawardena. Speaking at the official launch of the digital signature and paperless customs declaration system, the Deputy Minister emphasized that the government is taking decisive steps to…

DARSKO (Pvt) Ltd brought together technology partners, dealers, resellers, system integrators and ICT industry stakeholders at IMOU SMART LIFE 2026, showcasing IMOU’s smart security and connected technology solutions for Sri Lankan homes and businesses. Hosted for the first time in Sri Lanka, the event introduced partners to IMOU’s latest product developments while exploring opportunities across…

Binance recently announced it is expanding access to bStocks collateral functionality, enabling all eligible users to use supported tokenized stock assets as collateral for futures and margin trading, subject to applicable haircuts, collateral ratios, account requirements and applicable regulatory guardrails. Previously available to VIP 3 and above users, bStocks collateral support now extends to all…

New public platform brings digital-government projects, national targets and verified information into one place ReadMe has launched the Sri Lanka Digital Progress Tracker, a public research and data project designed to make the country’s digital-government work easier to access, understand and follow. The platform brings together information on initiatives covering digital payments, digital identity, government…

Nutanix, a global leader in cloud software, hosted its flagship annual Lanka Tech Summit in Sri Lanka, bringing together customers, partners, and technology leaders to showcase the latest developments in enterprise cloud, application modernization, and digital infrastructure while outlining its strategy for the local market in the year ahead. With a strong focus on application…

Flagship forum highlights the role of secure AI, ecosystem collaboration, and enterprise innovation in advancing Sri Lanka’s digital economy Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 2026: Redington, in collaboration with IBM, successfully hosted the IBM Innovation Forum Sri Lanka 2026 on June 5 at The Studio, Cinnamon Life City of Dreams, bringing together senior business leaders, technology…

The AI and Data Analytics Summit 2026 organised by the Sri Lanka Section of BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT was successfully held on 22nd May 2026 at Waters Edge, Colombo. The high-impact summit themed “Next Generation AI & Data Analytics: Skills & Thoughts for the Intelligent Future” brought together senior policymakers, global technology experts, industry leaders,…

By Rachel Conlan, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Binance For decades, financial inclusion was measured in small wins: a bank account opened, a microloan disbursed, a woman added to the ledger. Those wins mattered. But in 2026, the question has fundamentally changed. We are no longer asking whether women can access the financial system. We…