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Headquartered in Norway, Sri Lanka’s 99x office is emerging as a global leader in digital product engineering and tech solutions.
The above products and their development are prioritized in even local university level digital technology centered courses of study. Priority is increasingly attached to them in the context of career development.
Shehani Seneviratne, Chief Operating Officer of 99x Product Engineering, while reiterating the importance of these subject areas at a recent event stressed their continued centrality in degree level courses of study.
The event brought together members of the 99x leadership team including Odd-Sverre Østlie, Group CEO of 99x, Kalana Wijesekara, Chief Developer Experience Officer, Shehani Seneviratne, Chief Operating Officer, 99x Product Engineering, and Chrishan de Mel, ChiefMarketing and Corporate Affairs Officer of 99x Product Engineering.
Opening the event, Chrishan de Mel shared how 99x’s Agent Control Plane xians.ai was awarded the “Best Agentic AI Solution” at the recently concluded National AI Awards. The platform was also awarded national recognition at the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards as the “Best Innovation in Internal Processes, Technology or Framework” category. Earlier this year, the 99x AI-first initiatives won the overall gold award at the Best Management Practices awards.
As 99x expands its use of AI tools and agents across engineering, support and other functions, the company recognised the need for greater visibility into how these AI-assisted workflows perform. As AI continues to reshape traditional engineering workflows, it also creates new opportunities to improve productivity, quality and speed. This need led to the development of AI Hub, 99x’s new platform for observing and measuring AI assisted workflows.
Speaking at the AI Hub launch, Kalana Wijesekere said, AI adoption is happening at a remarkable pace but adopting more tools does not automatically mean achieving better outcomes. AI Hub gives teams the visibility to understand what is happening within their AI assisted workflows and enables them to make informed decisions about how these workflows should evolve.
Sharing an update on the 99x group’s global journey and market outlook, Odd-Sverre Østlie highlighted the company’s continued expansion across Europe, the Americas and Asia, alongside growing demand from customers seeking to integrate AI into their products and operations. He stated, ‘AI is fundamentally changing the expectations our customers have from their technology partners. They want to move faster, experiment more quickly and increasingly understand how AI can create measurable business value. Our ambition is to be a long-term engineering partner that can help customers navigate this transformation. The launch of AI hub advances 99x’s AI-first strategy moving beyond the adoption of AI tools.’
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Sampath Bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch dedicated Platinum and World Mastercard credit cards tailored for members of the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka). Designed to cater to the evolving financial, travel, and lifestyle needs of these professionals, the co-branded cards offer worldwide acceptance, SampathCards Ultra Rewards Points, contactless Tap & Go payments, flexible installment options, and overseas travel insurance cover up to USD 100,000.
Cardholders enjoy tier-specific benefits aligned with their CPM status:
World Mastercard: Features global airport lounge access, various travel privileges, a waived first-year annual fee, and a waived joining fee.
Platinum Mastercard: Provides international lifestyle and golf privileges, a waived first-year annual fee, and an optional life insurance cover up to LKR 1.5 million (subject to premium conditions).
Both cards grant pre-approved credit limits subject to standard bank evaluations. Representatives from Sampath Bank, Mastercard, and CPM Sri Lanka emphasized that this collaboration combines trusted payment security, global convenience, and tailored value to support the personal and professional journeys of CPM Sri Lanka members.
Continue Reading Business Accor Marks A New Milestone in Sri Lanka with the Arrival of Pullman Colombo Downtown and Pullman Bentota Resort & Spac Published
India/Sri Lanka – November 5, 2026 – Pullman, the Accor brand built around exchange, marked a major milestone in Sri Lanka with an exclusive gathering at Vistas Rooftop Bar, Pullman Colombo Downtown, on November 4, 2026. The evening celebrated the brand’s debut in the country with the introduction of two landmark properties – Pullman Colombo Downtown and Pullman Bentota Resort & Spa. The occasion brought together Ms. Ranju Alex, CEO, Accor South Asia, property owners, leadership teams from both hotels, distinguished dignitaries, including Vijitha Herath, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, and prominent members of Sri Lanka’s media fraternity to celebrate this exciting new chapter for Pullman in the country.
The introduction of Pullman strengthens Accor’s presence across two of Sri Lanka’s most compelling business and leisure destinations. Bringing together the energy of Colombo’s commercial landscape and the natural beauty of Bentota’s coastline, the two hotels extend Pullman’s contemporary hospitality to both corporate and leisure travellers.
More than a celebration, the evening offered a platform for meaningful exchange with Sri Lanka’s corporate leadership and key industry stakeholders, reflecting Accor’s commitment to building lasting relationships as it continues to grow in the market. Guests also experienced first-hand Pullman’s approach to contemporary hospitality, where business, leisure and social moments come together.
Commenting on the occasion, Ms. Ranju Alex, CEO, Accor South Asia, said, “Sri Lanka is an important market in Accor’s South Asia growth strategy, and the introduction of Pullman represents a significant step in strengthening our presence in the country. With two properties in Colombo and Bentota, we are bringing the brand’s contemporary hospitality experience to both business and leisure destinations. Our focus is not only on expanding our portfolio but also on building lasting partnerships and contributing to the continued growth of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.”
Continue Reading Business CISS 2026: Sri Lanka gets its first dedicated international spirits, wine and beer show Published
Sri Lanka will host its first dedicated international exhibition for spirits, wine and beer when the Ceylon International Spirits Show (CISS) 2026 opens at ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo, on 21 and 22 December 2026. The show is an initiative of Brand Focus, in association with the Wine & Spirits Club of India (WSCI).
CISS is positioned as a professional gateway for international alcoholic beverage brands seeking to understand and enter the evolving Sri Lankan market, while creating opportunities for trade, hospitality and consumers alike.
The two-day event is expected to bring together importers and distributors, leading retailers and trade buyers, premium hotels and restaurants, mixologists and beverage professionals, manufacturers, collectors, hospitality students and informed consumers.
Participating brands will be able to offer a “liquid-to-lips” experience, allowing visitors to taste and discover products first-hand while exhibitors gather direct insight into consumer preferences and market dynamics. The show will also facilitate business meetings with potential importers, distributors, retailers and hospitality groups, helping brands identify opportunities and long-term partnerships.
A series of panel discussions featuring leading Sri Lankan professionals will add depth to the programme, examining consumer psychology, consumption patterns, emerging trends, tourism, hospitality, cocktails, wine, beer and the country’s changing drinking culture.
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