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SLT and Singer sign historic agreement

Singer Sri Lanka PLC has tied up with Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) again, to further expand its data network and seamlessly interconnect Singer Offices, Retail Outlets, Mega Shops and Service Centers located across the country.

This communication solution will facilitate connectivity to rural areas through SLTs vast broadband network that will connect over 360 branches countrywide. SLT's IP-VPN Network will provide connectivity islandwide through its nation-wide broadband network using an array of mediums such as copper, fibre and microwaves.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mrs. Leisha De Silva Chandrasena, Chairperson, SLT said, "These agreements are symbolic of the continuous trust that has evolved between the two institutions over the years."

Singer Sri Lanka is renowned for being one of the largest, diversified companies as well as a reputed household name, with an unmatched presence throughout the island. SLT also tied up with Singer Sri Lanka to expand its sales distribution channel for SLT Citylink CDMA phones and pre-paid products. SLTs pre-paid products that include SLT Passport Domestic and International Calling Cards powered by SLTs superior technology and SLTnet Internet Pre-paid Cards.

Thus, SLT will be able to offer SLT Citylink CDMA phones and pre- paid products to its customers via 480 branches islandwide, along with franchising units for Singer Sri Lanka, in addition to SLT Teleshops, SLT Regional Offices, Authorized Dealers and Super Market Chains islandwide. Customers who are visiting Singer outlets will be able to buy SLT Citylink CDMA phones on easy payment terms.

SLT will be in a strategic position to improve the presence of SLT Citylink Phones and Pre-paid Cards islandwide and be an additional source of revenue to Singer. Through this agreement, SLT aims to sell 3000 Citylink phones and 2 million worth of Pre-paid Cards per month With this initiative SLT offers its valuable customers Bill Payments facility at all Singer outlets islandwide. This will be a value addition to SLT customers by providing convenient access to around 300 telephone bill payment centers.

"The joining together of two of Sri Lanka's most powerful brands signifies the further strengthening of bonds between the two companies. We are proud to have SLT as our strategic partner, in terms of strengthening the distribution of services of its Citylink phones and Pre-paid Cards through our branch network. We also appreciate the support extended to us by SLT for the further expansion of our data network. We have no doubt that our relationship will continue to go from strength to strength in the years to come," Hemaka Amarasuriya, Chairman, Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC, said.

Singha Cement helps IDPs

Colin Nelson, Supem de Silva (extreme right), President Rotary Club Capital City and Flight Lt. Suresh de Silva.

The Italcementi Group, the 5th largest cement producers in the world, who commenced operations in Sri Lanka in 1998, came forward to help the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) with unprecedented aid, by way of cash as well as kind.

Managing Director, ICT, Colin Nelson, said that such had been the response from their staff as well as dealers, that they had run out of space.

"I was very proud of the manner in which the staff at ICT, as well as our dealers and suppliers came forward to help the IDPs in their time of need without any hesitation, in fact there was a distinctly community spirit that prevailed," Nelson said.

The company known locally as International Cement Traders (Pvt) Ltd. (ICT) markets its own brands of cement, available in bulk as well as in 50-kilo bags which conform to international and national standards, namely Singha and Italcementi.

APIIT partners with AIESEC:

Develop leadership skills of university students

APIIT, has joined with AIESEC to host the Developing Leaders' Day 2009 today 27. The Developing Leaders' Day will be held at the University of Colombo with the participation of about 1000 university students.

At a time when the world is in a recession and many countries are facing major financial crises, Developing Leaders' Day will prepare university students to face up to the challenges of these times. Students will be empowered with knowledge, skills and a wealth of experiences that will pave the way to success in career and life.

Moreover, the students will be instilled with a sense of responsibility to contribute to the economic and social advancement of the country. As a socially responsible higher education institution, APIIT is honoured to be part of the Developing Leadership Day 2009 and facilitate the enhancement of leadership skills of Sri Lankan youth.

Developing Leaders' Day 2009 will provide the students of higher education institutions, both state owned and private, the insight to discover and develop their leadership potential. APIIT sponsorship of the event is in line with its overall objective of promoting quality in higher education in Sri Lanka.

Students will go through sessions titled 'Myself as a Leader', 'Team Performance Management', and 'Team Communication' followed by a final wrap up of the whole program. The program will be conducted by over 30 eminent resource persons who possess educational credentials and professional experience in leadership development.

Developing Leaders' Day will also follow an activity based learning path backed by a strong theoretical and structured knowledge delivery. The one day event targets 1,000 university students giving special priority for those who do not have access to modern leadership/ personal development programs. Students from state universities and private education institutions are invited to take part at Developing Leaders' Day 2009 and reap the benefit of this opportunity to become valuable future leaders of our nation.