Category: Technology
Oracle Considers Colombo Port City for South Asian AI and Cloud Hub
President Anura Kumara Disanayake met with the Executive Vice Chairman of Oracle Corporation Mike Sicilia during the World Governments Summit held in the United Arab Emirates yesterday (11). The discussion focused on Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, the adoption of fintech services, and cloud infrastructure to enhance economic and governance efficiency. Oracle expressed its willingness to […]
HP unveils the next evolution of large format printing to Sri Lanka
HP has introduced the HP DesignJet Smart Tank T908 MFP and T858 SFP, the first large-format ink tank printers in Sri Lanka, exclusively distributed by The Technocity (Pvt) Ltd. Designed for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals and copy shops, who increasingly work in a hybrid environment. This new 36-inch HP DesignJet portfolio delivers cost-effective, high-speed printing with industry-leading security. “The AEC industry operates in a […]
VIDEO: Technofeudalism Unveiled – Yanis Varoufakis on the Fall of Capitalism
Former member of the Greek parliament and Minister of Finance Yanis Varoufakis joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to explain how capitalism is dead and a new form of capital, the title of his new book, “Technofeudalism,” has arisen and holds power akin to the feudal lords of medieval […]
The Technocity Pvt Ltd Expands to Dubai, Bringing Premier IT Solutions to the UAE
The Technocity Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading IT distributor, has officially expanded its operations to Dubai, UAE, signalling a significant milestone in its journey of growth and innovation. Established in 1998, Technocity has built a reputation as a trusted distributor for 17 world-class brands including global IT giants such as HP, ASUS MSI and Lenovo. […]
Visa: End-of-Year Tourist Transactions Up by 40% in Sri Lanka This Holiday Season
Surge in card transactions by tourists was driven largely by in-store use of debit cards Domestic debit spends grew by 45% while cross-border debit spends grew by almost 30% Domestic cardholders in Sri Lanka spent 35%+ more than in 2023 Holiday Season, buoyed by increasing penetration of contactless payments Visa (NYSE: V), the global leader […]
VIDEO: Microsoft Probes DeepSeek Data; Alibaba Says Its AI Model Is Superior to DeepSeek
Alex Stamos, SentinelOne chief information security officer, outlines the security concerns related to DeepSeek’s app and the safety of their open-source code. Alibaba says it’s new artificial intelligence model is superior to DeepSeek. It says the Qwen 2.5 Max edition scored better than Meta Platforms Inc.’s Llama and DeepSeek’s V3 model in various tests.
VIDEO: How China’s New AI Model DeepSeek Is Threatening U.S. Dominance
A little-known AI lab out of China has ignited panic throughout Silicon Valley after releasing AI models that can outperform America’s best despite being built more cheaply and with less-powerful chips. DeepSeek, as the lab is called, unveiled a free, open-source large-language model in late December that it says took only two months and less […]
WSO2 Introduces ‘Platformless: Redefining Digital Transformation’ at a CxO Event for SL Corporates
WSO2, a global leader in digital transformation technologies, successfully hosted an exclusive networking event this week to unveil Platformless, a revolutionary concept that promises to transform how enterprises approach digital transformation. The event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and technology experts for an inspiring evening of discussion and exploration. Platformless addresses a critical challenge in […]
Supercharge Your AI with Smart Prompting
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seamlessly integrated into our lives, making its presence felt in everything from managing our schedules to analyzing vast amounts of data. Despite its growing capabilities, you might have noticed that sometimes AI doesn’t quite deliver the results you expect. Ever wondered why that is? Ultimately, it comes down to mastering the […]
TRCSL Approves Starlink Satellite Broadband Tariff Plans
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has officially given the green light to tariff plans for ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband services, which will be deployed through ‘Starlink’ Lanka (Private) Ltd.
SLT-MOBITEL completes historic SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine Cable landing in Matara
SLT-MOBITEL has successfully landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6) submarine cable in Matara, Sri Lanka on December 29, 2024, achieving a historic breakthrough in Sri Lanka’s telecommunications infrastructure. The cable system will be in commercial operation by mid-2026. The Matara landing was completed in collaboration with Subcom LLC, USA, and under an […]