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EPSI Computers in partnership with APPLE Inc

EPSI Computers, in partnership with APPLE Inc, opened “EPSI iStore in Colombo 4 recently. EPSI has been designated on authorised re-seller for APPLE products in Sri Lanka.

The company has introduced this state-of-the-art iStore to provide a variety of services to digital enthusiasts in Sri Lanka.


Customers at the newly opened EPSI istore.
Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa

Group Product Manager, Epsi Computer Ltd, Rukshan Jayawardena told ‘Daily News Business’ that they hope to open more outlets soon. “We plan to display our products in places such as Odel, Crestcat and also out of the Colombo. When we set up our branches out of Colombo our customers need not have to come to Colombo.

“We are planning to hold various training programs, to improve their knowledge about APPLE products”.

At this store, a wide range of APPLE products will be on display and as a value added service EPSI provides hands on experience to the user, thus enabling a user to experience the products first hand, prior to making a decision to purchase.

The products on display will range from iPod MP3 players to MAC Books, iMacs, APPLE TV and a wide variety of iPods and APPLE related accessories, demonstrating state-of-the-art cutting edge technologies.

The store will not only showcase a wide range of APPLE products, but also provide a number of service facilities to customers purchasing APPLE products from this store.

One of the main services provided through this store would be that APPLE customers will have the opportunity to handover faulty APPLE products and obtain a replacement, on par with the applicable terms and conditions.


Sony Ericsson P1 launched by Mobitel at NEGC 2007

Sony Ericsson, the manufacturer that pioneered the development of smart phones unveiled the P1 as the latest addition to its P - series range. This is the most feature rich yet pocket sized smart phone, a complete mobile office with true multimedia features.

The P1 is a device as small as a standard phone, offering flexible ways to work. Its features include: dual function keyboard - full alpha-numeric (e.g. QWERTY) text input combines with one hand phone usability, choice of text input method using handwriting and word completion, push email enabled including support for Exchange ActiveSync and Blackberry Connect, integrated WLAN and VoIP enabled, 3.2 Mega Pixel camera with business card scanner, large 2.6 touch screen with a transflective display that is easier to view in bright light conditions.

CEO of Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel, Suren J Amarasekera said: “Mobitel was delighted in presenting the Sony Ericsson P1; the fifth generation P - series smart phone together with Sony Ericsson for the first time in Sri Lanka at Nuwara Eliya Golf tournament 2007 which complements our standpoint in rewarding our class of corporates that favours finesse and elegance.”

According to the Head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson, Steve Walker, the Sony Ericsson P1 is an evolution of the Sony Ericsson P-series, as it pushes forward the best attributes of its predecessors.

At the same time, there are significant improvements in designs, speed and battery performance.

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications serves as the global communications market with innovative and feature rich mobile phones, accessories and PC-cards. Established as a joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in 2001, with global corporate functions located in London, the company employs over 7500 people worldwide.

This includes R & D sites in Europe, Japan, China and America. Sony Ericsson celebrated its 5th anniversary of the start of the joint venture on October 1, 2006.

Investments committed to date in its 3G and GSM service offering totals over US$ 200mn and is set to increase its present 600 + base stations to 1500 base stations by the end of the year.


Innovative web based HR and ICT solutions from Greenwich

Greenwich Lanka, a leading business applications and solutions provider in Sri Lanka has aggressively stepped in to the HR and ICT solutions market with innovative products and services.

Started in 1996 Greenwich Lanka is now a large systems integrator in Sri Lanka, specializing in the areas of Human Resource Management, ICT Infrastructure solutions, Time Attendance applications and Payroll applications.

Describing the growing need for integrated ICT solutions, GM of Greenwich Lanka Mahesh Dissanayake said, “Business challenges faced by modern day organizations have a high strategic impact and can be complex in nature.

Therefore, an integrated approach to establishing enterprise-wide efficiency, security, and flexibility has never been more important.

The integrated solutions we offer are comprehensive where we ensure that each and every component complement and integrate without any compromise on performance or quality.”

According to Dissanayake, Greenwich Lanka caters to the ICT requirements of an organisation comprising Local Area Networking, Wide Area Networking, ICT Security, IP Telephony as well as provide tools which enhances, monitors and manages infrastructure performance.

Greenwich works with multiple brands in providing these solutions and ensures that the customers’ requirements are met with regards to the solution as well as the cost.

As for other solutions Greenwich are well focused and very strong in attendance management, payroll applications and has introduced a very comprehensive web based human resource management system with multiple modules. Greenwich also provides solutions on door access control, CCTV, physical security systems, guard tour patrol (Watchman), etc.

Business Development Manager Firaaz Fysal, for Greenwich said “During our tenure in the market we have managed to become one of the foremost providers of quality solutions in our chosen areas in Sri Lanka.

We have successfully provided integrated solutions to many MNCs, conglomerates, NGOs and public sector organizations. Our solutions have assisted them to streamline their operations, enhance productivity and help them to arrive at effective management decisions.”

Discussing about their future plans, Dissanayake said, “We are looking at taking our business solutions to provincial levels in Sri Lanka as we feel there is a growing need for our type of solutions.

In addition we are considering regional expansion and are closely watching the SAARC region and have conducted some feasibility studies in certain markets as we see tremendous growth opportunity there,” he said.

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