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.
Chairman BoC, Dr. Wickramasinghe and Chairperson SLT, De Silva
Chandrasena exchanging the agreement. General Manager, BoC, B A
C Fernando and Director of SLT Sumith Wijeysinghe looks on. |
“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. |