SLT, BoC ink historic agreement

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) entered into a partnership with the Bank of Ceylon signing an historic agreement on July 9.

The provision of the enhanced voice communication solutions includes a state-of-the-art PABX infrastructure, voice E1 facilities and free inter-branch communications. The world class business solution also helps the bank to further enhance the newly introduced automated system, which is accessible in any part of the country.

“This agreement is symbolic of the continuous trust that has evolved over the years between the two institutions. The Bank of Ceylon is renowned for providing banking technology for changing lifestyles, successfully continuing to maintain it pre-eminent position in the banking sphere.

We are proud to be able to provide enhanced communication solutions and hope that this will foster a most rewarding relationship, exceeding all expectations in the future,” Chairperson SLT, Leisha de Silva Chandrasena said.

Chairman BoC, Dr. Gamini Wickramasinghe said the coming together of two of Sri Lanka’s powerful brands signifies the further strengthening of bonds between the institutions.

“We are happy to have procured to a voice solution par excellence, which enables the increasing of productivity resulting from cost-effective real-time communication.

With continued leadership in the field of banking services, we are able to do well in all respective banking sectors with the support of SLT, which gives us the necessary infrastructure to expand further.”

This agreement enhances the capabilities of the customer with the maintenance of online information, the company’s investment information, cash collection as well as sales information among others through their real time system.

It enables the offering of more products and services to customers, of which include online services to customers, online financial information, online leasing schemes, new loan schemes as well as financial services with the partnership of other companies.