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Cabinet Approves IT Strategic Plan for Inland Revenue Department to Enhance Digitization

The Cabinet has officially approved the IT Strategic Plan for the Inland Revenue Department, as announced by Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana during a press conference held at the Government Information Department on September 10, 2024. Dr. Gunawardhana detailed that the IT Strategic Plan, designed to digitize the Inland Revenue Department, was a

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Medcube USA Launches CLAUDMD Medical Billing Software Developed in Sri Lanka

Medcube USA LLC has officially launched Version 1.0 of CLAUDMD, its cutting-edge Medical Billing Software that integrates Patient Management (PM) and Electronic Health Records (EHR). The launch event took place at MedCube’s Colombo office. CLAUDMD replaces legacy systems AeilusMD and GalenMD, which have been in operation in the USA since 1983. MedCube (Pvt) Ltd, based

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Technocity Team Shines at Computex 2024 in Taiwan

Technocity Pvt Ltd made a notable impact at ‘Computex 2024’ in Taiwan, marking a significant step forward in technological advancement. Computex 2024, renowned for being a leading AIoT and startup exhibition, focused on the theme “Connecting AI.” The event highlighted six major themes: AI computing, advanced connectivity, future mobility, immersive reality, sustainability, and innovations, with

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Rootcode Foundation Opens Second Computer Lab to Empower Underprivileged Students

The Rootcode Foundation inaugurated a new computer lab at Mawathgama Kanishta Vidyalaya on August 4, 2024, marking its second major initiative to empower underprivileged students through technology education. As the impact arm of Rootcode, the Foundation is committed to transforming underprivileged schools across Sri Lanka by providing students with the skills and resources needed for

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Survey: Emerging Technologies Top Priority for Sri Lankan IT Organizations

SLASSCOM, in collaboration with Deloitte, recently conducted an employability skills survey aimed at assessing the current skills landscape and evaluating the readiness of candidates from Sri Lankan universities and higher educational institutes for the IT industry. The survey included over 37 IT companies and over 80,000 IT professionals with more than 15 years of industry

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SLT-Mobitel Nebula Institute Becomes 10th IET On Campus Chapter

The SLT-Mobitel Nebula Institute of Technology has been recognized as the 10th IET On Campus Chapter through a partnership with the Institute of Engineering Technology (IET). This collaboration ensures that the Nebula Institute can support its engineering and technology undergraduates throughout all stages of their education and career on a global scale. Additionally, it provides

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Microsoft Addresses Global IT Disruption from CrowdStrike Update

Microsoft has announced steps taken to mitigate the effects of a significant global IT outage linked to a CrowdStrike software update released on July 18. Although the incident was not caused by Microsoft, it had a major impact on its ecosystem. The company reported that the update from the independent cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike disrupted IT

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PickMe Expands Operations into Nepal with Endorsement from IFC to Boost Startup Ecosystem

PickMe, a leading ride-hailing service, has made a significant stride by introducing its latest technology partnership, JumJum, in Nepal. With a staggering 78% of registered vehicles in Nepal being motorcycles, the launch of JumJum aims to cater specifically to this market segment, particularly in the bustling Kathmandu Valley, home to approximately 40% of the country’s

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SLASSCOM Collaborates with Just In Time Technologies for Cybersecurity Workshops

Just In Time Technologies (JITT), a prominent provider of cybersecurity solutions, and SLASSCOM Academy, a key enabler for Sri Lanka’s IT and BPM industry, recently concluded their inaugural workshop on ‘Digital Fortress Building and Operating Effective Cybersecurity Operations Centers (SOCS).’ This significant event signifies the beginning of a collaborative journey following the signing of a

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govi.ai Draws Industry Spotlight at Future Harvest Expo 2024

govi.ai, a prominent player in agricultural IoT solutions, recently participated in the Future Harvest Exhibition held at the Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) from March 29-31. At the event, govi.ai showcased its innovative agricultural technology solutions aimed at empowering farmers across all scales, from smallholder to commercial, by promoting a data-driven approach to farming.

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