A New Out Side and Wow Inside!

Sunsilk and Ramani Fernando revealed Sunsilk’s new and vibrant hair care range embarking on an exciting journey of hair adventure with the girls of Sri Lanka. This revolutionary unveiling is expected to create exhilarating waves in the hair care market, starting this festive season, as opined by beauty and hair care experts of the industry.
The new Sunsilk range, with its ‘wow’ inside, has been co-created by seven of the world’s top hair experts, and is the brand’s most effective formula, yet. Some of the variants which have been significantly improved are; Thick and Long – enriched with keratin yoghurt, Soft and Smooth – enriched with 5 natural oils, Perfect Straight – enriched with silk proteins and Damage Restore -– enriched with keratin and calcium. The product caters to a variety of Sri Lankan hair care needs be it hair volume, shine, length or the straightness that girls are looking for. The new outside presents a vibrant outlook and 3D packaging giving the bottle a refreshing look and feel.

Sri Lanka’s leading hair care expert, Sunsilk, together with Ramani Fernando unveiled the exciting new range during an event held in Colombo which celebrated the 40th anniversary of Ramani in her career as a pioneering hairdresser in Sri Lanka. At the event, the two experts jointly showcased the future of hair care in enthralling hair fashion segments which projected trending hairstyles for the upcoming year.

Marketing Director-Personal Care for Unilever Sri Lanka, Sharmila Bandara said, “Sunsilk’s promise of ‘hair on your side’ has stayed true for over 6 decades, evolving and always tuned in to what girls want and need. This promise has been mirrored by our esteemed collaboration with Ramani Fernando. Together, we have created a standing for hair that is unprecedented in Sri Lanka, taking hair care and style from an afterthought to a defining factor in every girl’s life.”

“Sunsilk and Ramani Fernando have set down strong roots as brands that articulate trends and needs long before they become popular. These are two empires building a future together that goes beyond just product, fad or supply and demand. We are arming generations with the potential to be more. Taking hair from an indulgent space into an empowering and necessary one. Something they can count on, and will always have on their side,” she said.

Also speaking on the occasion, Founder of Ramani Fernando Salons, Ramani Fernando said “I had the pleasure of partnering with Sunsilk at an early stage in my career and it was an honour for me to be associated with such iconic names in the industry. What was even better was that this relationship never felt like a business partnership but more of a cherished friendship that has lasted for over 3 decades.”

Speaking further she said, “My proudest contribution with Sunsilk to the community has been in training talented young hairdressers and engaging them in various meaningful programmes which has redefined, and brought the idea of hairdressing to a higher pedestal in Sri Lanka. A feat that I would not have been able to achieve without the support given to me by Unilever as the driving force behind this venture.”

The enduring partnership between Ramani Fernando and Sunsilk includes more than a decade-long collaboration on the Ramani Fernando Sunsilk Hair and Beauty Academy which has seen over 5,000 students pass out from the institute to enter the haircare and beauty industry of Sri Lanka in a professional capacity. The two have also tied up in as the island wide search for talent through the “Hadakaari” competition, giving opportunities to scores of budding hairstylists to realize their potential. Both initiatives have made significant progress in discovering and grooming potential hair and beauty professionals around the country, ultimately contributing to the progress of the industry.

Sharmila Bandara

Vinu Udani Siriwardhana

Ajai Vir Singh

Ramzi Rahaman

Guests at the event

Guests at the event

Marlon, Yathra and Javin

Guests at the event

Brides by Ramani Fernando

Brides by Ramani Fernando

Hair fashion 2017 by Sunsilk

Hair fashion 2017 by Sunsilk

Nilushi Jayatileke

Ramani Fernando

Hair fashion 2017 by Sunsilk

Hair fashion 2017 by Sunsilk

As part of its continued CSR focus towards Children, Amãna Bank made another valuable contribution to the Children’s Ward (15B) of the Colombo South (Kalubowila) General Hospital by donating acute medical equipment. The donation was made by the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Azmeer to the Director of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital Dr. Asela Gunawardena in the presence of the Bank’s CFO Ali Wahid, Vice President Business Banking Amrit CanagaRetna along with the participation of consultant doctors, nurses of the ward and staff of the Bank.

Having taken up the responsibility in 2006 to maintain the Children’s Ward, Amãna has assisted the requirements of the ward including providing of medicines to facilitate the timely treatment of the patients, partitioning, colour washing, repairs as well as donation of IT equipment.

Commenting on the occasion, Amãna Bank’s Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Azmeer said, “We are privileged to continue this bond with the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital and are committed to do our best for the betterment of Children in line with our CSR focus. We believe this equipment will be of much support for the ward in carrying out its good work more efficiently.”

Also sharing his thoughts Dr. Gunawardena said, “We are very happy to note the continuous commitment of Amãna Bank towards the hospital and the children’s ward for which we are truly thankful. They have understood the significant role we play in society and have always extended a helping hand to meet the necessities of the children’s ward during the last 10 years”

The Bank also presented a gift pack to all children admitted to the ward, in order to put a smile on their faces.

Amãna Bank PLC is the first Licensed Commercial Bank in Sri Lanka to operate in complete harmony with the non-interest based Islamic banking model. Fitch Ratings, in October 2015, affirmed the Bank’s National Long Term Rating of BB(lka) with a Stable Outlook. The Bank was recognized as the Best ‘Up-and-Comer’ Islamic Bank of the World by ‘Global Finance Magazine’ at the 18th Annual World’s Best Banks Award Ceremony held in Washington DC, USA. The Bank was also bestowed the coveted title ‘Islamic Finance Entity of the Year 2016’ at the inaugural Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia Awards Ceremony held in July. Powered by the stability and support of its strategic shareholders including, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, AB Bank in Bangladesh and Islamic Development Bank based in Saudi Arabia, Amãna Bank is making strong inroads within the Sri Lankan banking industry and is focused on capitalizing the growing market potential for its unique banking model across the country.

Photo caption: Amãna Bank CEO Mohmed Azmeer handing over a Cardiac Monitor to the Head Nurse of the Kalubowila Hospital Children’s Ward 15B along with Director of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital Dr. Asela Gunawardena, The Bank’s CFO Ali Wahid, Vice President Business Banking Amrit CanagaRetna, Manager – Marketing and Corporate Communications Azim Rali, and other Consultant Doctors of the Hospital look on

Renowned menswear specialist Fouzul Hameed will continue to uplift menswear fashion in Sri Lanka, by presenting the fourth edition of the annual ‘Envoy Concept’ a showcase on 3rd of December 2016, under the theme ‘infini8’. ‘Concept’ is the only menswear fashion show of its kind and is conceptualised and presented in accordance with the highest international standards. Hameedia is the only menswear brand that forecasts all of the latest local, global fashion trends and showcases its collections and styles a year in advance.

‘Concept 2017 – infini8’ will showcase a total of 8 new collections that will be inspired by the essence of liberty and elegance that are quintessential to effortless style. Drawing inspiration from the theme ‘infini8’, the collections will feature indigo prints and patterns, hounds tooth fabrics, chic British fashions, handlooms and linens, earthy hues and tones, street styles from Milan as well as ceremonial attire. Sleek sophistication and elegance will be evident in each collection, which will encompass the finest fabrics, embellishments, cuts and designs from around the world. Each piece featured in the show will be designed and tailored using both age-old tailoring techniques and the latest technology to achieve a final look and feel that has an impeccable finish. The latest edition will focus heavily on the international market and will be pitched to international buyers.

Commenting on the highly anticipated showcase, Fouzul Hameed – Managing Director, Hameedia stated, “The ‘Envoy Concept’ showcase is the most anticipated menswear spectacular in the country and is a key highlight in the local fashion calendar. The show was created to transform the menswear fashion arena in Sri Lanka and it offers the men of today the fashion knowledge and inspiration that they need to become the men of tomorrow. The way someone dresses defines their personality and how they are perceived by the world. The ‘Concept 2017 – infini8’ showcase will enable men with differing aspirations to embrace the best fashion choices for every occasion. A man needs many things to live a wholesome and enriched life – health, comfort, shelter, happiness, opportunities and support are all integral to a man’s success. However, the ability to be well groomed and make a strong style statement can truly redefine a man and it can bolster the confidence and power that he exudes in his professional and personal life. ‘Concept 2017 – infini8’ will showcase an extensive range of clothing and will project many up-and-coming trends, that will inspire Sri Lankan men to step out in style on any occasion.”

As serving society has always been a core value of the Hameedia Group, the ‘Concept 2017 – infini8’ showcase will feature a variety of fundraising initiatives that will support the ‘My Friend’ project. The project is powered by Angelo Mathews who is the co–founder and brand ambassador. All proceeds from the show will help to educate underprivileged children across the country through the ‘My Friend’ foundation. This year, several partners that specialize in men’s retail as well as many lifestyle brands, will also come on board for the showcase. These partners include adidas, Vision Care, Colombo Jewellery Stores, Exclusive Lines, HP and Capello Salons, while Galle Face Hotel is named as the official hospitality partner and will be hosting the event on their venue
The collections that will be showcased at the event encompass over 60 years of tradition, know-how and expertise and will truly raise the bar of the local menswear fashion industry. ‘Concept 2017 – infini8’ will offer a glimpse into the future of style, whilst showcasing designs and outfits that are tailored to suit the style needs of men from all walks of life. ‘Envoy Concept 2017 – infini8’ by FH will serve as a one-stop menswear showcase and will feature clothing options that will complement every man’s lifestyle and fashion needs and enable him to look his best at all times.

Photo – Fouzul Hameed – Managing Director, Hameedia addressing the media

Festivities include late night NYE Bash featuring Tara McDonald and an exquisite dinner menu

The iconic Galle Face Hotel will countdown to 2017 with swank, style and sophistication with a toast-worthy party of epic proportions. To be hosted at the Iconic Chequer Board at the hotel’s terrace, the New Year’s Eve Celebration will include a sumptuous dinner buffet, an open bar and live music by the legendary ‘Queen of Dance’ – Tara McDonald. Dancing throughout the evening, party favours, champagne toasts at midnight, killer cocktails, fireworks and luxurious guest rooms to sleep in late will all be part of the fun.

The highlight of the evening will be the live entertainment featuring one of the most successful and recognized vocalists in the world of dance music – Tara McDonald – singer, songwriter and the head of Give Me More Music Management. Often been called “The Queen of Dance”, she was recently awarded the “most beautiful voice of the dance scene” at The Fashion & Music Awards in Shanghai, China. She has an abundance of hits, including being featured on Armand Van Helden’s worldwide smash “My My My”.Tara also co-wrote and was featured in Axwell’s “Feel the Vibe”, Todd Terry’s “Get Down” and David Guetta’s “Delirious” and “You’re Not Alone”. In addition, she has collaborated with Afrojack, Nicky Romero, Sidney Samson,DJ Smash, Gregor Salto, Laidback Luke and Chuckie to name a few. Her solo singles include “Give Me More”, “Vay-K” featuring hip hop legend Snoop Dogg and “I Need a Miracle” – a cover of the original done by Fragma.

New Year’s Eve revellers can now avail themselves to tickets by contacting the special events desk at the hotel. Priced at Rs. 12,500 per head, tickets are inclusive of dinner, breakfast and special prices on corkage. Guests looking for something really special to toast the New Year won’t be disappointed with the NYE menu, as it will be a celebratory one that’ll be sure to tickle all taste buds and perfect for ushering in the New Year. Classic holiday flavours will combine with local, seasonal ingredients in a menu that is progressive, festive and inviting. What’s more, the bar will be open throughout the night with unlimited access to alcohol.

The majestic Galle Face Hotel has built up a reputation for providing the most spectacular New Year Balls over the decades. This New Year’s at the Galle Face Hotel will be even more glamorous because the event – along with its headliner, open bar and the variety of decadent food that will be served throughout the night – is bound to make the attendees feel like true Hollywood A-listers. The hotel itself, still instils a timeless grandeur that dates back 150 years of its existence and yet is replete with all the modern creature comforts that luxury travellers are accustomed to. As one of the oldest hotels east of the Suez still in operation today, its handwritten guest book includes a long list of heads of state and royalty, as well as notables such as Vivien Leigh of ‘Gone with the Wind’ fame and Sir Arthur C. Clarke, who spent a year living in the hotel while writing the final chapters of ‘3001: The Final Odyssey’.

For more information visit www.gallefacehotel.com
For reservations contact the special events desk on (+94) 77 232 77 40 or via e-mail specialevents@gallefacehotel.net

Kelani Cables PLC Sri Lanka’s number one brand in secure electrical and communication cables bagged three Silver awards and a Bronze award at the 16th SLIM-NASCO 2015 Awards ceremony held at Regal-Lakeside, Attidiya.
Roshan Balasuriya (Sales executive) clinched the Silver award in the Sales Executives and Supervisors category in the Industrial and Agriculture Products and Services section.
Front Liner of the Year Silver award was secured by Kasun Ruwan Kumara (Sales representative-Matara) while Bronze award in the category was secured by Malinda Karunanayake (Sales representative-Negombo). Sanjeewa Gunatilleka bagged the year’s Best Area Sales Manager Silver award.
SLIM-NASCO awards recognize Sri Lankan marketing professionals who contribute exceptionally to the sphere.
Mahinda Saranapala, Director/CEO, Kelani Cables PLC said four employees of the company winning awards in this year’s SLIM-NASCO awards has endorsed the fact, Kelani Cables PLC is a company dedicated towards service excellence and customer satisfaction.
“It is a fact Kelani Cables PLC bag awards throughout the year in many award ceremonies held in the country. This is a true endorsement to our company by consumers and professionals. The company is in the forefront in the business sector due to superiority of our products and the dedicated workforce who have understood the real requirements of our customers and hw to cater to them. I warmly wish the four winners on behalf of the company!,” he said.
Anil Munasinghe, General Manager – Marketing, Kelani Cables PLC said, “Kelani Cables being the market leader in the sphere of manufacturing secure electrical and communication cables is dedicated to offer customers the best at all times. Our sales force has done their best and these SLIM-NASCO awards are sheer proof for their dedication. From the point of view of our customers too it is significant since these awards prove our customers are getting value for money by purchasing Kelani Cables PLC products”.
Kelani Cables PLC is a one hundred percent Sri Lankan company serving the nation for 47 years manufacturing electrical and communication cables. The company achieved “Super Brands” status in the electrical and telecommunication sector in 2008 for professional supremacy it demonstrated in the electrical and communication cables sphere.
In 2012, Kalanai Cables PLC clinched the bronze award for the excellent business brand category at the SLIM Brand Excellence. It clinched gold at the SLIM Brand Excellence once again in 2013 for the same category. The company secured gold at the SLITAD People Development – 2013 award ceremony for the contribution it has made towards training and development of the work-force plus up-keeping their welfare.
Kelani Cables PLC is the proud recipient of ISO 9000:2008 certification for quality, ISO 14001:2004 for better environment management, National Standards award and the gold winner of Taiki Akimoto 5S award.

In 2015 Kelani Cables PLC was conferred with the Asia’s Best Employer Brand award. Kelani Cables was recognized for sustainable development at the National Green Awards in 2015. The company bagged Silver award for best organizational CSR brand under the B2B brand category at the SLIM Brand Excellence awards in 2015.

Photo captions – Sanjeewa Gunatilleke being awarded with the year’s Area Sales Manager Silver award

Roshan Balasuriya (sales executive) receives the Silver award in the Sales Executives and Supervisors category in the Industrial and Agriculture Products and Services section.

Kasun Ruwan Kumara (Sales representative- Matara) receiving the Front Liner of the Year Silver award

Malinda Karunanayake (Sales representative-Negombo) being awarded with the Front Liner of the Year Bronze award

The Quintessentially Christmas Atelier is back this December after the well rounded success of last year’s event. In partnership with Jaguar Land Rover Sri Lanka, a list of Colombo’s most envious suppliers will be combined under one roof to offer a unique shopping experience.

Members and guests are invited to browse through the array of extraordinarily crafted gift items; keep your eye out for the “Q Pick” at each space, an impeccable feature which will represent the vendors present. The event aims to offer a broadly festive atmosphere – with seasonal entertainment to delicious snacks and beverages.

The Atelier is set to take place on Saturday, 3rd of December at the Jaguar Land Rover Showroom on Flower Road, Colombo 7. Guests are welcome to witness yet another exciting opportunity to meet with Quintessentially’s handpicked bunch of designers and creators of the brands. Don’t miss the perfect source of seasonal inspiration for this year.

For inquiries call Quintessentially Lifestyle on +94 11 7709 709 or e-mail: Kirsten.Riezebeek@Quintessentially.com

Leading Insurer Softlogic Life PLC bagged a gold Award for its Annual Report 2015 at the 2016 Spotlight Awards annual report competition hosted by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) held in USA, following a multifaceted judging process that considers message to shareholders, financial reports and the communication themes. Spotlight Awards, organized by LACP, is one of the world’s most renowned annual report competition and attracts submissions from organizations across the world.

LACP has a strong reputation for its narrative evaluation services, which focuses on a three-dimensional analysis of communications materials and campaigns. Accordingly, ‘Winnovate’, the annual report of Softlogic Life, was recognized for the clarity of the message, outstanding narrative, ingenious visual design that collaborated with the message, creativity and the level of relevance. The transformative spirit theme captures the idea of a young and dynamic insurer gearing up to be world class. The report which was designed by Emagewise (Pvt) Ltd contained a new look, identity and feel.

CIMA Launchpad, an initiative of the CIMA Students’ Society, has grown to be a pivotal platform for aspiring entrepreneurs who are in search of  ‘what it takes’ to make their business start-up become the next successful entrant to hit the market. It is a platform which allows aspiring entrepreneurs to reach out to an audience of investors and industry veterans, who offer insights and the guidance in turning business ideas to a reality.

CIMA Launchpad has been endorsed by top industry professionals; and this initiative has renewed and enhanced its partnerships with them, providing the participant teams the best in terms of experience, exposure and knowledge they gain through the platform.

This year, CIMA Launchpad has partnered with industry heavyweights to provide increased benefits to participants. MAS is partnering with CIMA Launchpad for the 2^nd consecutive year as the Strategic Partner. MAS Innovation has worked closely with the CIMA Launchpad team in providing knowledge, resources and mentorship for the shortlisted businesses.

Renewing its partnership as the Knowledge Partner for the 3^rd consecutive year, PwC Sri Lanka will be providing benefits of investor sourcing, performing business valuations and furthermore, providing the chance for the winning team to participate at Slush; a leading start-up conference held in Helsinki, Finland which connects global startups with global investors.

SLASSCOM has been working closely with CIMA Launchpad as the industry partner for the event and has provided a plethora of opportunity for the shortlisted teams which is adjacent to their objective for the startup ecosystem in Sri Lanka.

There have been many organizations that are market leaders in their respective fields that have come aboard to work with CIMA Launch Pad in order to provide business startups with the resources required to enter the market and succeed in a competitive market. Hatton National Bank will be providing start-up loans to the top 4 teams subsequent to a risk assessment, which is the first ever start-up loan to be given without collateral to early stage businesses. Nielsen has offered to do an in-depth customer research for the winning team. Response Marketing will be working with the winning team in terms of branding and advertising which is an important element for an early stage business that is underestimated.

Having completed the initial stages of the 3-minute pitches, the mentorship program and the simulation program -including a mock investor review-, the grand finale of CIMA Launchpad 2016 is scheduled to be held on the 26^th of November at Trace Expert City. If you are interested investor or if you would like to exhibit your business startup please do contact Sashini on 0778 681830.

The Cinnamon Grand in Colombo seemed extra alive over the past few days as Sri Lanka hosted the 12^th International Microinsurance Conference. From the 15^th to the 17^th of November, more than 400 insurers from over 50 countries and Sri Lanka gathered to share their views and ideas on the topic of insurance and the development of microinsurance.

Initiated in 2005 by the Munich Re Foundation and the Microinsurance Network, the purpose of the conference lies in providing insurers, re-insurers, insurance/re-insurance brokers, micro credit agents, insurance regulators, international donor agencies as well as organizations like the World Bank Group and ILO, from all over the globe with a suitable platform to meet, share ideas and experience while learning new and innovative methods to further develop the concept of microinsurance in their own countries. As Mr. Thomas Loster, the Chairman of the Munich Re Foundation stated at the opening ceremony, “We are devoted to aiding those most vulnerable, the poor”.

The opening ceremony took place at 2.00 pm on the 15^th of November in the Oak Room of the Cinnamon Grand with the Honorable Minister of Finance, Mr. Ravi Karunanayake taking on the role of Chief Guest and the Chairperson of the IBSL, Mrs. Indrani Sugathadasa attending as Guest of Honor.  Stepping up to the microphone Mr. Dirk Perera, the President of the IASL expressed his absolute pleasure to welcome the gathering to the conference as according to him, “Microinsurance goes to the very heart and purpose of our business”. Mr. Perera also thanked the Munich Re Foundation and the Microinsurance Network for the confidence they have shown by selecting the IASL to host the International Microinsurance Conference for the year 2016 and for the support both organizations have rendered in the organization of the prestigious event.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Loster graciously thanked and acknowledged the contributions made by the IASL since the inception of the conference and stated that he was confident that the Sri Lankan insurance industry was ready to take on a leading role in the global insurance market. The Chairman went on to thank the Microinsurance Network for their support in the endeavor. “Insuring the poor against climate change is one of the matters for which this conference is striving to find solutions,” added Mr. Loster. Mr. Michael McCord, the President of the Microinsurance Network stated that the conference had already proven to be most exciting. In his speech, Mr. McCord placed special emphasis on the necessity of trust between insurer and customer and encouraged all those gathered to learn from the conference and apply those teachings to their own work.

Mrs. Indrani Sugathadasa warmly welcomed all those gathered to the 12^th International Microinsurance Conference, adding that it was a great leap forward for the insurance community of Sri Lanka to host such a popular international event. Mr. Rohan Sachdev, EY’s Global Insurance Emerging Market Leader, delivered the keynote address during which he discussed the concept, gaps, benefits and aspects of microinsurance.

Chief Guest, Minister Karunanayake was most pleased by the efforts and initiatives of the IASL, the Munich Re Foundation and the Microinsurance Network in holding such an important conference on microinsurance. “I am pleased to note that sustainability has come into focus which we took into account while drawing up the Sri Lanka national budget proposal this year. It is my fervent wish that the conference commencing today will bring in greater benefits for the industry and more opportunities for the beneficiaries, the lower income citizens thus making them inclusive”. The minister further went on to state, “The professionalism of the organizers is clearly depicted by the objectives enumerated which will hopefully provide the correct foundation to ensure that the 12^th Annual International Microinsurance Conference held during the next few days in Sri Lanka will be the most valuable we’ve held in the recent years”.

The IASL, the Munich Re Foundation and the Microinsurance Network were joined by the IBSL as a co-host and J.B Boda as the gold sponsor of the conference.

In addition to the main event, a pre-conference workshop organized by ILO and was held on the 14^th of November at Cinnamon Grand, based on the topic, “Managing Microinsurance Distribution & Building Sustainable Agriculture Insurance”. The Annual General Meeting of the Microinsurance Network was held on the 18^th of November while the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) hosted their financial inclusion working group and draft group on the use of Digital Technology in conjunction with the conference.

Technologically advanced mid- range device enters region

Huawei, the fastest growing smartphone brand in Sri Lanka, together with Singer Sri Lanka, launched the all new Huawei GR5 2017 at a ceremonious unveiling at the Singer Lifestyle Festival in Colombo. The launch event was graced by Huawei Sri Lanka CEO Shunli Wang, Huawei Device Sri Lanka General Manager Kalpa Perera, Singer Sri Lanka PLC Group CEO Asoka Pieris and Singer Sri Lanka PLC Marketing Director Kumar Samarasinghe. The launch of the GR5 2017 in Sri Lanka also happens to be a first for the South East Asia region.

The newest addition to the G Series device portfolio, the new GR5 smartphone incorporates a stylish design without anycompromise on the technological aspects. Users will now be able to purchase a smartphone that would boast of an unmatched price tag along with cutting-edge feature options which will include a dual camera and fingerprint sensors using the latest tech advancements.

Singer Sri Lanka PLC Group CEO Asoka Pieris commented, “Singer Sri Lanka as the National Distributor of Huawei makes this available to Sri Lankansall over the country”.

Commenting on the newest introduction from Huawei to Sri Lanka, Huawei Device Sri Lanka Country Head Henry Liu said, “This new introduction is a multi-faceted and technologically-advanced device.This further epitomizes Huawei’s position in introducing quality and convenient smartphone devices that areavailable for an unmatched price tag. We are alsoproud to announce that Sri Lanka became the first country in the region to have witnessed and experienced the launch of the GR5 2017. This high-techsmartphone would benefit all those who seek to own a versatile and high-quality devicethat boasts ofinnovationssuch as dual camera and fingerprint sensor.”

The dual camera includes a 12MP and a 2MP rear camera for depth of field, 3G RAM and 3340mAh battery for good performance and a 5.5-inch FHD with a metal design and curved body.The 1.25um large pixel option helps the user to achieve a cleaner shot with more clarity for photos that would be captured in the night.

The Huawei GR5 2017 also includes a third generation fingerprint sensor that is both user-friendly and convenient. Since customers by and large prefer to integrate a password option into their devices for security purposes, the fingerprint sensor option would provide the smartphone owner with the added benefit of protecting the information that is saved on their devices.

The Huawei GR5 2017 will be available for consumers at a LKR 35900 and available in Gold, Silver & Grey colours.Sri Lanka’s leading smartphone marketer Singer Sri Lanka will ensure the availability of these products through the country’s largest retail network Singer, including Singer Mega, Singer Plus and SISIL World stores, comprising of over 400 retail outlets and Singer’s digital media channel that serves 1,500 dealer outlets across the country.

Photo Caption: From left: Brand Manager for Huawei from Singer Sri Lanka PLC Sahan Perera, Singer Sri Lanka PLC Marketing Director Kumar Samarasinghe, Huawei Sri Lanka CEO Shunli Wang, Singer Sri Lanka PLC Group CEO Asoka Pieris and Huawei Device Sri Lanka General Manager Kalpa Perera introducing the new GR5 2017 to Sri Lanka and the Region

Emirates has begun taking delivery of its new generation Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The first of the new generation A380s was delivered this month as Emirates’ 85th A380. The first of its new generation Boeing 777-300ER aircraft is expected to be delivered later this month and will feature upgraded Business Class seats amongst other features.

These new aircraft reflect Emirates’ continued investment and commitment to flying a modern, environmentally –friendly fleet and providing its customers with a superior level of comfort and safety.

New generation Emirates Airbus A380
In addition to its iconic Onboard Lounge and First Class Shower Spa, the new generation Emirates A380 – 388Q will have several new features including a new seat configuration. This is the first of seven expected to be delivered this fiscal year, with 51 more on order. With the relocation of the crew rest area, there will be 25 additional seats in Economy Class, making it a total of 426 seats on the lower deck. First and Business Class seats will remain at 14 and 76 respectively.

Among the features is an elegant new design in the Business Class cabin with a higher ceiling to create a more spacious and luxurious feel for customers. Overhead cabin lockers on the new A380 aircraft will be concentrated in the middles aisles and will be 28% larger in volume.

The next generation A380s are expected to serve more ultra-long haul routes.

New generation Boeing 777-300ER

From end of November, Emirates will begin taking delivery of its new generation Boeing 777-300ER. It will be the first of six this fiscal year and 27 total on order. The new aircraft will feature enhanced Business Class seats which recline to 180-degree fully flat beds of 78 inches in length, an in-seat minibar and the largest inflight entertainment screen in Business Class at 23 inches.

The aircraft will also have an upgraded seat configuration with two additional seats in Economy Class taking the total capacity in economy to 306. The number of seats in First and Business Class will remain the same at 8 and 42 seats respectively.

The lavatories have also been given a fresh look with new wood finish, improved lighting and new designs on the sidewall panel.

These fuel efficient aircraft are expected to have improved environmental performance with 2% lower fuel burn.
100% on-demand entertainment

Emirates’ entire fleet is now made up completely of Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s, as it recently retired the last of its Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft. An all-Boeing 777-and-A380 fleet means that the inflight entertainment offering will effectively be 100% video on demand giving customers full control and choice with up to 2,600 channels of entertainment on its award-winning ice system.

Currently, 85% of Emirates’ fleet of passenger aircraft is equipped with Wi-Fi on board including all A380 aircraft. In addition, 108 aircraft are equipped with live TV, which has up to nine channels of live news and sport.

With close to 90% of customers on Emirates connecting to Wi-Fi on long haul flights, Emirates will continue to meet the increasing demand for connectivity, enabling more aircraft with Wi-Fi and live TV each month.

Photo captions: Emirates new generation A380

DFCC Bank was the Exclusive Banking Partner at the World Export Development Forum held recently in Colombo. This forum was a unique global conference and Business-to-Business (B2B) matchmaking platform dedicated to supporting trade-led development and provided an ideal platform for the nation’s exporters to engage with overseas buyers. During the event, the Bank was able to highlight its comprehensive range of trade and other financial solutions for the export community.

DFCC Bank plays a critical role in elevating Sri Lanka’s export community to establish its footprint in the international arena and it does this through a suite of cutting-edge IT-enabled platforms that enable exporters to save resources, reduce transaction cost and achieve faster turnaround times. These cutting-edge solutions are designed by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Synapsys, which is led by a vision to bring financial access to the unbanked and under-banked communities, providing low-cost efficient payment systems and ultra-convenient financial services to consumers.

Arjun Fernando, Chairman of Synapsysand CEO of DFCC Bank said, “We are proud to have Synapsys as the force behind the technology we offer our customers through our IT-backed financial solutions. DFCC Bank has emerged as a sustainable business partner for offering FinTech solutions and we will work closely with Synapsys to devise solutions which empower our customers and impact their businesses in a dynamic manner.”

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Synapsys has become a preferred FinTech partner for various industries such as the plantations, apparel, ceramics and financial services sectors by streamlining their operations on both trade and treasury aspects.

The CEO of Synapsys, Dinesh Fernandopulle says, “Our IT solutions enables diverse sectors to gain greater control across the length and breadth of their value chains by automating and simplifying former manual processes, strengthening quality control and production planning, and ensuring timely payments to suppliers. Our solutions target real business needs of our clients by offering domain specific solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.”

Synapsys’ financial technology solution, MBANX TIPS won Gold in the E-inclusion and E-community category, at the prestigious National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) held recently. This award has qualified MBANX TIPS to represent Sri Lanka and compete in the Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) 2016 in Taipei. Developed by a team of Tea industry, Supply Chain and Financial Services professionals working with technology experts, MBANX is a configurable system that adapts to diverse operations and industries.

MBANX TIPS, which has been implemented by some of the largest tea factories in the world, has enabled its customers within a short time to increase quality and quantity of supplied produce, increase efficiency in the supply chain, provide more visibility and accountability to the processes, increase compliance and build mutually beneficial relationships with the industry stakeholders. MBANX is also offered as a Cloud-hosted solution and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) which reduce upfront and operational cost for customers.
Synapsys is proud of its impact in financial inclusion that is facilitating the smallholder owners to track their products from farm–to-factory. This has especially enabled some of its customers to identify sourcing of tea for buyers in order to comply with various Fair Trade, Ethical Sourcing and Organic certifications. Closer tracking and greater transparency and control are the immediate benefits of solutions from Synapsys.

“Synapsys is staffed by high quality computer engineering and banking experts, who enable us to devise financial solutions that have a strong practical element. Synapsys has evolved into one of the foremost financial solutions partners for diverse sectors and has established a global footprint. Our solutions like the Vardhana Virtual Wallet are already accelerating financial inclusion and easy access to cash for all, and we expect it to build on it further to render it a widely adopted platform on an even wider scale as the market matures. Synapsys expects to make a big leap by diversifying into the platform economy and crowd funding/sourcing to uplift small scale and cottage industries to find buyers and funding,” adds Fernandopulle.

Synapsys itself is an Exporter of IT Solutions & Services – a key focus of the government in the digitalization of Sri Lanka and our place in a Digital World.

SYNAPSYS, a subsidiary of DFCC Bank PLC, is a dynamic and innovative technology firm with an array of products and services supporting Banks, Capital Markets, Insurance and Retail Payments across Asia and Pacific. The unparalleled service commitment offered by the employees has enabled Synapsys to originate the two flagship and NBQSA award winning platforms, MBANX Mobile Teller a few years ago, METRIX Analytics in 2015 and MBANX TIPS today.

Twelve of Sri Lanka’s brightest young students have been rewarded by Commercial Bank of Ceylon with nearly Rs 750,000 in scholarships and cash prizes as Sri Lanka’s largest private bank began the disbursement of ‘Arunalu’ rewards to top achievers at the 2016 Year 5 scholarship examination.

Total disbursements are expected to top Rs 5 million under this year’s rewards programme conducted by ‘Arunalu’ – the Bank’s signature Savings Account for Children – which is designed to motivate and support student aspirations.

Among the first recipients of Arunalu scholarships this year were one student placed second in the island at the examination and four others placed third in the island. The five students, by virtue of being Arunalu account holders, will receive a total of Rs 467,500 in monthly instalments of Rs 1,500 and Rs 1,000 each respectively, till they turn 18.

The student placed first at the Year 5 scholarship examination received an outright cash grant of Rs 100,000 from Commercial Bank, while six others, comprising of non-Arunalu account holders placed second and third in the island received cash prizes of Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 each respectively.

A surprise gift of a laptop with software specially designed for visually affected users was presented by Commercial Bank Managing Director Mr Jegan Durairatnam to a student from Kandy who achieved 181 marks after taking the examination in Braille language.

The Bank said many more eligible Arunalu prize winners will be presented with their prizesat branch level in due course.

Launched in 1991, Arunalu is Commercial Bank’s key savings account for children of the school going age. The cash prize scheme introduced in 1998 is now the largest year 5 Scholarship cash prize scheme in the country.

Arunalu rewards students placed first, second or third at the national, district or school levels, through a three-tiered scholarships scheme. Intended to inspire young students and emphasise the value of good education, Commercial Bank’s Arunalu Savings Account pays up to Rs 382,500 to the top three scorers island-wide at the 2016 Year 5 Scholarship examination, if they have Arunalu accounts in their names.

On this basis, the student or students placed first in the island each receive up to Rs 170,000 in monthly instalments of Rs 2,000 till the age of 18. Similarly, students placed second in the island receive up to Rs 127,500 in monthly instalments of Rs 1,500, while those placed third in the island receive up to Rs. 85,000 in monthly instalments of Rs. 1,000 each.

Additionally, students ranked 1st in their respective districts at the examination receive up to Rs. 50,000 if they are Arunalu account holders, and account holders who are placed first, second and third in their schools receive cash prizes of Rs 10,000, Rs 7,500 and Rs 5,000 each respectively.

In 2013, Commercial Bank’s Arunalu Children’s Savings Account paid Rs 4 million in cash rewards to students placed first, second and third in their respective schools at the Year 5 scholarship examination. In 2014, the total paid out under the scheme increased to Rs 5.3 million and to Rs 5.5 million in 2015.

‘Arunalu’ accounts can be opened for children below 18 years of age at any of Commercial Bank’s branches island-wide.

The only Sri Lankan bank to be ranked among the Top 1000 banks of the world for six years consecutively, Commercial Bank operates a network of 251 branches and 650 ATMs in Sri Lanka. The Bank has won multiple awards as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank, Best Trade Bank, Strongest Bank, Most Respected Bank from a number of local and international institutions and publications over several years and has also been adjudged one of Sri Lanka’s 10 best corporate citizens by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for several years.

Commercial Bank’s overseas operations encompass Bangladesh, where the Bank operates 18 outlets, Myanmar, where it has a Representative Office in Yangon and the Maldives, where the Bank opened a fully-fledged Tier I Bank in September 2016. The Bank has also received a license to operate a fully-owned Money Transfer Operation in Italy.

Photo caption: (Above) Commercial Bank’s Managing Director Mr Jegan Durairatnam presents a laptop to a Year 5 scholarship winner with visual disability and (Below) the Bank’s Deputy General Manager Personal Banking Mrs Sandra Walgama with some of the Arunalu rewards recipients for 2016 at the award ceremony.

High achieving excellence has been reiterated by Citizens Development Business Finance PLC, (CDB) when the brand emerged victorious with two coveted Silver awards at the recent SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2016. The commitment that CDB has always demonstrates in ensuring that customer service is on a constantly improving bar, won the Silver in service excellence in the Service Brand of the Year category. This further embeds the Company’s commitment to adding fillip to the strong foundation of its brand promise and brand values. Further reiterating its dedication, commitment and contribution to the community, CDB also received the Silver award for the CSR Brand of the Year.

Chief Credit Officer Sasindra Munasinghe said, “Our industry is a highly competitive one and it is one in which a large number of established brands have always been held in high esteem by stakeholders. The fact that CDB, with its history of twenty years in the service industry, encompassing banking, insurance, telecommunication and other service sectors, emerged with two silver awards, is truly a laurel that we are very proud of.” He elaborated that service is a tenet totally driven by the strong team spirit at CDB. “We surely have one of the best teams in the financial services industry to have gained such an accolade from the country’s apex marketing body. There is no higher endorsement of our commitment towards quality of service than being crowned with a Silver as the Service Brand of the Year and furthermore as the CSR Brand of the Year.”

“The CDB brand has a significant purpose that extends far beyond business itself: to enrich people’s lives through an extension of financial services and nationally important CSR initiatives,” he further stated. “We have contributed meaningfully to enhancing the lives of our people in diverse segments, contributing to education, health and the environment. We are most encouraged and heartened by this recognition for our CSR initiatives that are nationally relevant and uplift the community significantly.”

CDB focuses on a vision of being the financial powerhouse that will foster entrepreneurial innovation and workmanship towards building the nation’s economy to make sustained gains in living standards of Sri Lankans. It is this vision that drives it to continually improve on its service standards, while enhancing an already expansive product portfolio through constant innovation and use of cutting edge technology.
CDB’s business model continues to evolve and remains strategically crafted to encompass multiple dynamics that complement each other. With financial inclusion being a priority given its status as a net lender to the rural economy, urban funding and rural lending, adding access to finance for the base of pyramid markets has enabled CDB to play a vital role in rural economic development. Hence, the two Silver Awards distinguish CDB not just as a leading Non-Banking Financial Institution, but as a formidable brand presence across the entirety of the service sector.

Highlighting that these awards are a testament to the scope and depth of customer engagement the brand has in its relationship with stakeholders, Munasinghe further said, “Our brand’s strategic focus and commitment towards market innovation and processes of value creation has ensured our strong presence in an intensely competitive environment. We have a strategic presence through a network of 69 branches across the country with access to the largest ATM network in the island, each strengthening our brand values and promise, ensuring top of the mind recall and brand excellence. Our continuous focus on innovation designed to benefit customer segments we work with has enabled us to offer higher value and form a symbiotic relationship with each of our stakeholder segments.”

The annual SLIM Brand Excellence Awards recognize the most significant and impressive Sri Lankan brands, conferring awards for the best in industry and which also forms a benchmark for assessing the best products and services.

Photo caption: The winning team of CDB receiving the Silver award for the Service Brand of the Year

Hayleys PLC owned, Talawakelle’s flagship estate in the Southern Province, Kiruwanaganga Estate clinched the National Occupational Safety and Health Excellence-winner’s Award in the Agricultural sector at the awards ceremony held under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Organized by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, the awards ceremony looks to advance the health and safety standards across industries within Sri Lanka and recognize the best business entities that adhere to international level occupational safety and health standards. The winners were selected through a rigorous process, which includes three steps namely desk review, field verification and expert review carried out by experienced professionals in the field of occupational safety and health.

Commenting on the recognition Theja Dharmaratne, General Manager, Sustainability & Quality Management Development said, “We are humbled by this national level recognition we received for our efforts to adhere to international standards in occupational safety and health, doubly so as we were the only entity in the plantation sector to win an award at this event. The award is a testimony to our commitment to promote a safety culture and enhance our employees’ safety in the workplace.”

Occupational Safety and Health is the key in protecting workers rights among the working population and all employees and employers have equal responsibility in protecting the health & safety of workers. According to the International Labour Organization, both employees and employers stand to benefit from implementation of sound occupational safety and health practices through which work place accidents, injuries and occupational diseases are minimized and productivity enhanced.

“We place a great emphasis on providing a safe working environment for our workers and strive continuously to minimize or eliminate risks and hazards at every workplace”, added Dharmaratne.

Kiruwanaganga estate has achieved the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Network certification, which is an integrated social, ethical and environmental sustainability standard and won the Gold at the National Green Awards in 2015. Kiruwanaganga established a benchmark in the Plantation industry when the estate received the First ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems certification in Sri Lanka in January 2006.

Caption : The Award Winning Team Kiruwanaganga

Ritzbury together with Sri Lanka Squash Federation have made all arrangements to kick off the 27th Junior National Squash Championship 2016 on the 26th November 2016 at the Tamil Union squash courts. Ritzbury, Sri Lanka’s number one chocolate brand manufactured by Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL), has once again decided to assist and give a boost up for the country’s junior squash players; uplifting Sri Lankan sports being one of the CSR ethos of the organization.

Considered one of the premier school tournaments of the country, this year’s championship will have a participation of over 300 young players representing various parts of the country. This year’s tournament will feature all regular events, boys and girls under 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 including few novices events tailor made to attract tyros into the game of squash. It is predicted to have over 350 entries for this year’s tournament. Suggested venue will be at ‘Tamil Union squash courts’ and matches will be held from 3pm to 8pm daily on week days and 8.30am to 8pm on weekends/public holidays. Final events will be held on 03rd December 2016 at 04 pm.

Sharing the thoughts on the sponsorship, Cdr. Priyadarshana Jaayawardana, Secretary – Sri Lanka Squash Federation stated, “We are proud to have the assistance of a conglomerate like CBL and wish to extend our sincere thanks to Ritzbury for being with us for the past decade. Ritzbury is a brand which continually supports young Sri Lankan sports enthusiasts and Ritzbury’s presence in this tournament has been able to raise the profile of the squash game in Sri Lanka.

“Sponsoring the 27th Junior National Squash Championship 2016 is another great opportunity for Ritzbury in crafting national and international level players and as a corporate we also consider providing sponsorships to uplift Sri Lankan sports as a national responsibility,” said Theja Peiris, Group General Manager – Marketing of CBL.

Final matches followed by an award ceremony will be held on the 3rd December 2016 at Ratmalana Air Force squash courts from 3pm onwards. This event will be live telecasted through the Channel Eye from 4pm onwards for the second time of the SLS history. The winner of the Boys under 19 will be awarded the ‘Junior National Player of the Year 2016’. Two special challenge trophies will be presented to the “Most Promising Player” in the Girls and Boys over 13 categories at the Ritzbury Junior National Squash Championship 2016.

Photo caption: Ms. Theja Peiris, Group General Manger – Marketing presenting the sponsorship cheque of the Ritzbury Junior National Squash Championship 2016 to Suranjith Premadasa, President – Sri Lanka Squash in the presence of Priyadarshana Jayawardana, (Rtd) SLN, Secretary Sri Lanka Squash, Aruna Liyanapathirana, Asst. Brand Manager – Ritzbury, Panchamaya Ranayaka, Asst. Manager – Promotions, CBL and Janaka Boteju, Manager – Public Relations, CBL

HNB Grameen Finance Ltd., recently extended it support to Kudawewa Vidyalaya in Dimbulagala, Polonnaruwa, in connection with Universal Children’s Day. School books, library books, a 32” LED TV and a Sound System were among the items donated by the company.

At the request of the Principal of the school, a name board was also gifted to this underprivileged primary school which houses over ninety children and functions with minimum facilities.

The Principal of the School, Mr.A.G. Bandula Rupasinghe stated that this was the first occasion where an institution has stepped forward to help his school. The parents of these children who live amidst many hardships find it hard to support the development activities of the school. The Principal who is due to be transferred to another school next year, said that his aim was to do his utmost for this school before he leaves. He expressed his warm gratitude to HNB Grameen Finance Ltd., for making a very special donation to his school.

Mr. Chaminda Prabath, Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of HNB Grameen Finance Ltd., who was the chief guest on the occasion,had some words of wisdom for the students. He told them that it was by receiving a good education that life’s challenges could be overcome.Mr. Prabath pledged to support the school in the future whenever a need arises and he emphasised that steps would be taken to extend their help to several other underprivileged schools in the island.

Among other distinguished guests on the occasion were Mr. Bimal Seneviratne, Deputy General Manager and Mr. Pathum Sampath Cooray, Assistant General Manager.

Dengue has become a complex disease. During the last 10 months of 2016 alone, over 38,000 suspected dengue cases have been reported to the Epidemiology Unit, particularly from urban areas in Sri Lanka and over 30 people lost their lives in 2016. It affects, by large, a greater number of children and adolescents. Dengue has now evolved from a public health problem to a social problem in terms of the burden, but people hardly take any preventive action, unless it happens to them, or an immediate relative.

So how would you remind people to play their part before it’s too late?

Books of Hope- a heart-touching campaign launched by the Colombo Municipal Council uses books left behind by dengue victims to give a powerful message to those who are reading it now. The timing of the campaign couldn’t have been more apt, as it was launched on the 1st of October, where Sri Lankan’s become even closer to books, marking the beginning of the national reading month while celebrating the World Children’s and Elder’s Day.

The timing of the campaign and communication tool has blended in so perfectly well to create something that will be ever so memorable- Books of Hope.

Chicco, Europe’s most trusted baby care brand, entered the Sri Lankan market recently with the launch of their Baby Moments line of products. Chicco follows the philosophy that happiness is a journey that starts when you’re a baby. In keeping with that philosophy, Baby Moments is the complete range of mild and specific products for cleansing and protecting a baby’s sensitive skin to help start them on that journey. These Parabens, alcohol and colouring free, hypoallergenic and clinically tested products are available island wide through Kiddies & Toys International (KTI), the exclusive authorized distributor of Chicco products in Sri Lanka.

“Chicco’s philosophy and commitment to developing products that feed the needs and desires of babies fits in with a Sri Lankan mother’s need to give her baby the very best in life. And babies will love Chicco because of the delicate way the Baby Moments line of products treat their sensitive skin through every single moment of the day. This is made possible by the specific natural ingredient found in each product,” said Mr. Ajantha Wickramarathne, Head of Strategic Business Units at Kiddies & Toys International (KTI) Pvt. Limited.

To care for a baby’s sensitive skin from bath time to cuddle time the Baby Moments range of products include soft cleansing wipes, body lotion, body wash and shampoo, talcum powder, and soap. These premium products elevate the baby’s comfort and help them stay on the path to happiness.

With over 50 years of experience Chicco is a brand renowned for having a complete focus on children with their top researchers dedicated to meeting the vital physical and psychological developmental needs of children in the first three years of life. And by drawing on the expertise of parents as well as child educators, Chicco developers are able to blend real-world knowledge with cutting-edge research to produce the ideal products for children. It is this dedication and attention to detail that has made the brand a trusted name amongst mothers.

Kiddies & Toys International (KTI) Pvt. Limited is the exclusive agent for Farlin, LEGO, Barbie and Mattel brands in Sri Lanka and features an outstanding range of premium child and mother care products as well as one of the largest selections of branded toys in Sri Lanka.

Microsoft Sri Lanka announced the launch of the Office 365 campaign for the consumer market at the Singer Lifestyle Fair and Exhibition 2016. Participating at the biggest consumer fair which had footfall of over 1,000 a day, Microsoft engaged the audience in a flash mob which resulted in event attendees pledging to use genuine Microsoft Office software. The campaign highlights the features of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One note, One drive, etc and illustrates how Office 365 helps improve efficiency and productivity.

“Individuals themselves are more digitally active at home than they are at work therefore our consumer market is as important as our commercial market. In fact, the CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella announced in April this year that there were projected figures of 22 million consumers and 70 million commercial customers on a global scale. Office 365 for home allows the family to use genuine licenses that are secure and are accessible on 5 pcs, 5 tablets and 5 phones and only costs less than Rs. 1500 per month. As we venture into new markets and influence more businesses, the best practice starts at home and we encourage everyone to invest in Office 365 to increase productivity,” said Rena Chai, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Microsoft South East Asia New Markets.
The Office 365 campaign will be shown on social media channels, movie theatres, and retail stores such as Singer, Soft logic and Microsoft stores. The software package will be available at Singer and Softlogic outlets island wide as well as the Microsoft online store. The Office 365 home and personal package includes applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher and Access. It has Easy Smartphone access, Skype, additional OneDrive storage of 20 GB and is up-to-date with an easy subscription. Accessible on multiple devices, Office 365 is available for Android, Mac OS and Windows. With constant service updates, Office 365 is a commonly used software that equips customers with the right resources to get any job done.

Singer and Microsoft have been partners for many years and this new addition to Singer’s software product portfolio will strengthen this partnership further.

Picture Caption: Brian Kealey, Microsoft Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives with Kuma Samarasinghe, Director of Marketing at Singer Sri Lanka PLC and Thayalan Emmanuwel , Senior Brand Manager at Singer Sri Lanka PLC.