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Airtel, RIM launch BlackBerry

Bharti Airtel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, one of the leading integrated telecommunications service providers in Asia, and research In motion, a global leader in wireless innovation, launched the BlackBerry solution for enterprise and individual customers with the BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve smartphones.

The BlackBerry solution brings together smartphones, software and services to provide customers with easy wireless access to email, phone, calendar, web and multimedia applications, as well as thousands of other mobile business and lifestyle applications.

Airtel customers in Sri Lanka will now be able to enjoy the freedom and productivity benefits of using BlackBerry(r) smartphones to stay connected to people and information on the go.

The introduction of BlackBerry Bold marks the beginning of a new era in business mobility in Sri Lanka.

Crafted from premium materials inside and out, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone is the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world, providing superior functionality and performance for business professionals and power users.

CEO Bharti Airtel Lanka, Amali Nanayakkara, said, “The BlackBerry solution will undoubtedly deliver breakthrough mobile applications and services hosting a variety of communication channels in one smartphone, to provide ease of use, access of information and greater connectivity to customers in Sri Lanka.

The relationship with RIM therefore is in line with our strategy of providing value to the customer - anywhere, anytime and we are committed to deliver that value proposition for all our customers”.

Vice President at Research In Motion Frenny Bawa, added, “It is with great pleasure that RIM is working with Airtel to introduce the BlackBerry solution in Sri Lanka.

BlackBerry smartphones are at the forefront of the mobile industry and are dramatically enhancing business and personal communications.”

Airtel will offer BlackBerry Enterprise Server for corporate customers and organisations that manage their own email servers. BlackBerry Internet Service, which is designed for smaller businesses and individuals, will also be offered by Airtel.

Kingfisher selects JKCS

John Keells Computer Services (JKCS) - Sri Lanka’s only specialist aviation software company - was recently selected by Kingfisher Airlines to provide it with a new passenger services solution.

Kingfisher Airlines ranks as one of India’s largest privately owned airlines. It is also one of only six airlines in the world to have a “5-Star” rating from Skytrax along with Asiana Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways.

The JKCS solution will serve many of Kingfisher Airlines’ stakeholder touch points. A single seamless administrative engine will facilitate the airline’s Internet based passenger service operations.

The solution offers the right combination of technological efficiency and business process dynamism necessary to consistently deliver a safe, value-based and enjoyable travel experience in one of the largest growing economies of the world.

‘Aromas of Rome’ at The Bay Leaf

Colombo’s Italian restaurant, The Bay Leaf kicks off the New Year with the alluring flavours and aromas of Rome in a special promotion till 31st where a range of culinary delicacies from the different regions of Rome take pride of place.

The appetising signature dishes which launch the promo are Insalata Di Prosciutto (mixed green lettuce with fresh Mozzarella, tomato, grilled vegetables and parma ham with an Italian dressing), Pasta E Faglioli (Roman chickpea soup and pasta) and Pollo Alla Romana (chicken medallions panfried with parma ham, parmesan cheese, sage, mushrooms and white wine).