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PC House takes Dell islandwide

PC House with Dell presented the 11th Generation Server to Sri Lanka. The revolutionary technology of the latest in the high quality, high deliverance Dell server line is now available to customers throughout the island.

PC House (Pvt) Ltd General Manager National Sales Ravindra Jayasinghe, South Asia/Developing Markets Group General Manager and Director Valerie Lim, South Asia/Developing Markets Group Regional Managing Director Varinderjit Singh, PC House (Pvt) Ltd, Head of sales Feroz Inthishar and Dell Asia Pacific SDN South Asia Developing Markets Group Business Development Manager, Foo Chuang Yeah.

PC House Chairman S.H.M. Rishan said that the partnership opened avenues to both companies and to the consumer. "We believe that quality and service is the base of the success we have achieved; it is what we look for in our partners and our stakeholder as well. Through our partnership with Dell, we can now provide a higher technical advantage to our customers around the island and further enhance the relationship between Dell and our customers. We are very pleased with the success of the 11th Generation Server Launch and look forward to a long lasting relationship with Dell."

Another area that was addressed through the partnership and the recent launch of the server system was the workshop conducted by the Dell delegation from Malaysia for distributors and customers. The aim of this program was to educate and train stakeholder on the benefits and best use practices to achieve the best from the 11th Generation server and additional technology.

PC House Head of Sales Feroz Inthishar said. "Simply providing the 'latest' technology will only go so far toward benefiting our customers.

What we provide must coincide with their needs. We also believe that our retailers must be properly educated on how the technology works, what benefits it provides and how it can enhance the lives of those it touches. Through the training programme conducted by Dell and PC House, we believe that we have not only enhanced the ability of the technology being picked up by the public, but also provided a solid basis for our customers getting the best from their investment.

We plan to conduct more training programs in the future, including training for the educational and agricultural markets."

The main factor in the partnership between Dell and PC House will remain the customer. Both companies believe that the customer experience with the product and the company will define the future of the relationship. Dells policy of partnering exclusively with companies that are renowned for their high customer retention and care, make addressing the challenge of including new areas outside of Colombo more attainable.

PC House General Manager, National Sales Ravindra Jayasinghe said. "We believe that it is the consumers that make us what we are.

Santa Claus comes to Arpico Supercentre

Arpico Supercentre's flagship store at Hyde Park Corner will be hosting a very special guest from December 15: a real-life Santa Claus. Jolly St. Nick will be spreading Christmas cheer at the store, with special events planned for kids and the young at heart. Santa's stay at the Hyde Park Corner Arpico Supercentre is part of the hypermarket giant's "Christmas Magic" promotion, which celebrates the holiday season through amazing discounts, a fantastic selection of seasonal items, and the same great assurance of quality.

Children can visit Santa Claus and have their pictures taken with him, which can then be collected from the store. Parents and children alike will be wowed by the range of toys on offer at all Arpico Supercentres nationwide. Given the expenses of the Christmas shopping season, parents will be heartened to know that there are toys to fit all budgets.

There are toys for all age groups as well, so shoppers can pick up gifts for all the children on their Christmas list.

Santa will also be rewarding all the good kiddies with free goodies, including Christmas sweets and other treats. A scintillating range of baked Christmas goods will be specially available at the Hyde Park Corner Arpico Supercentre's in-store bakery.

The tantalizing smells of freshly baked Christmas cakes, brudher, Yule logs, Christmas puddings, custards, and a variety of desserts will fill the air and have taste buds quivering!

A vast array of mouthwatering Christmas food items will be available at all Arpico Supercentres. The highest quality food items will be on offer at its stores, including succulent Christmas hams, delectable U.S. turkeys, delicious roast turkeys, sweetly satisfying honey glazed hams, and globe-trotting cheeses. Customers can even sample many of these specialty meats, cheeses, and cakes for free. The Christmas spirit comes alive at the Hyde Park Corner store with Christmas trees and Santa figurines decorating the premises.

There will be caroling groups enchanting shoppers with their rendition of classic Christmas tunes. There will also be piped-in Christmas music to lift shoppers' hearts.

Arpico Supercentre will also be offering exclusive branded Christmas hampers that are packed with amazing gift items. Shoppers who have Standard Chartered, HSBC, or HNB credit cards will be entitled to discounts. Corporate customers who purchase in bulk will also receive big discounts, making these hampers great gifts for corporate clients and suppliers.

Commercial Bank’s Nelliady Branch Manager S.K. Gunasinghem presents the keys of the three wheeler to the Ashram’s Treasurer A. Umapathikailayanathan in the presence of other representatives of the Ashram and the Bank’s Nelliady Branch staff.

Commercial Bank donates three wheeler

The Corporate Social Responsibility Trust of Commercial Bank recently donated a three wheeler to the 'North Ceylon Sri Paramananda Children's and Elders Home and Ashram' at Nelliady in Jaffna in response to a request from the Home.

The home is situated close to the Commercial Bank branch in Nelliady and accommodates 40 children and eight elders.

Good response for OMC Asia Cup Open 2010

The Organization Mondiale Coiffure (OMC) Asia Cup Open 2010, which is due to be held in Colombo, has already received an overwhelming response for sponsorships.

The competition will be sponsored by the following brands; City and Guilds (education), Nature's Secrets (Professional skin care range), Pro Sport (gel) and L'Oreal (Hair colour) and Glamours (professional equipment supplier). The electronic media sponsorship will be provided by Derana TV and Siyatha, Real and Vettri radio stations.

OMC Asia Cup Open 2010, one of the most significant events of the global hair and beauty care industry, is being held in Sri Lanka for the first time, at the Cinnamon Grand March 7 and 8. The event, organized by the Sri Lanka Association Hairdressers and Beauticians (SLAHAB) will bring together some of the top beauticians from all over the globe.

The competition will consist of the regular competitor categories such as ladies and gents hairdressing. Additionally, bridal hairstyles and make up, stage make up, fantasy hair styles and nail categories will also be included in the competition. Special emphasis would be given to the juniors under 25 years. With the aim of motivating a large number of competitors worldwide, all the combination tests are arranged to be carried out on mannequin heads while the individual tests will be carried out on live models.

The event is open for competitors as well as observers. "We are granting access for everyone for almost no-cost. The knowledge that they gain through even the simple observations within these two days of activities is invaluable," said SLAHAB Founder President, Nayana Karunaratne.

The event will conclude with a grand hair and fashion show and an award ceremony. Over 15 countries including Japan, South Korea, Philippines, India, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia will send in their teams for this event of grand magnitude. Some of the top beauticians from the local hair and beauty industry such as Johann Pieris, Ramzi Rahaman, Kanjana Godigamuwa, Crissy Rozairo, Romani de Mel and Premasiri Hewawasam, will be working with Nayana and the SLAHAB committee.

Ceylinco Diabetes Centre launches Weight Management Clinic

A 'Weight Management Program with professional medical expertise has been launched by the Ceylinco Diabetes Centre for health conscious individuals.

Consisting of a Fasting Blood Sugar test, Lipid Profile test, ECG and Cardiology report, a consultation with a doctor, an Exercise Program and two follow up sessions for exercise, this program is conducted at the Centre's Weight Management Clinic.

Visitors to the clinic will be given a demonstration and advice on exercise and other aspects related to weight management.

The clinic will also provide a personalized dietary prescription to every visitor based on individual lifestyle and food habits.

Conducted by Dr. Ranil Jayawardena, a Clinical Nutritionist, the program is conducted on Saturdays. The Weight Management Program also comprises follow up exercise sessions. Anyone interested in weight management, even those who are under weight, will be able to participate and achieve personalized weight targets.

Leadership workshops

Centre for Global Leadership Worldwide Chairman and CEO Gerard D. Muttukumaru, will be leading five workshops from 9 am to 5 pm on January 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2010 at the EPSI building, Galle Road in Colpetty (opposite Mcdonalds). The speaker is the author of "Why should I give a damn for the Global Economy" published in 2002. The Sri Lanka Edition is available at Vijitha Yapa and Barefoot stores. A new international edition will be published in 2010. His third book on "Change" will be published internationally in 2010.