Posts Tagged ‘Recommended Story’

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Instagram Creator Accounts are coming for Influencers

December 12, 2018

When social media platform began gaining popularity, marketers spotted an opportunity. That opportunity was influencer marketing. Over the years it’s become a part of digital marketing campaigns and has transformed significantly. Today, many influencers utilize Instagram to reach their audiences and the platform has taken notice of this. And according to news reports, Instagram is […]

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Why entrepreneurship isn’t a one man show

December 11, 2018

Entrepreneurship is by no means a walk in the park, A few years ago, when I was working in Chile, I met a budding young entrepreneur (let’s call him Eduardo) at one of the country’s top incubators. When I asked him to tell me a bit about himself, he opened up by saying “A few years […]

Glenn Robinson

Feature

Where is your fish from? Ask Tracified

December 10, 2018

Tracified is a startup that we’ve seen at many events. They’re one of the first startups that were accepted into StartupX Foundry at its inception. Their goal is to let you know exactly where your food and everything else you buy comes from. Here’s how its founders went from having stable corporate jobs to tackling […]

Mazin Hussain

Huawei Nova 3i vs Redmi Note 6 Pro: Which is better?

December 9, 2018

It’s no secret that Huawei has been dominating the midrange smartphone market here in Sri Lanka. Of the plethora of phones out there, the Nova series is one that appeals to quite a few people. Following the success of Nova 2i, the Nova 3i has taken prominence among midrange smartphone users as one of their […]

Lahiru Perera

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The GDPR guide for Sri Lankan companies: Lessons from ShoutOUT Connect

December 7, 2018

When it was passed, this piece of legislation sent shockwaves across the IT industry. 20 million Euros or 4% of global revenue, whichever is higher. The penalties are terrifying. It’ll hurt a large company and destroy a small one. So how can Sri Lankan companies deal with GDPR? That’s what we went to learn at […]

Mazin Hussain

The Hutch & Etisalat Merger and What It Means For Sri Lanka

December 7, 2018

It was announced back in April 2018. Now it’s official. Hutch Lanka and Etisalat Lanka have completed their merger. In case you’re lost, Hutch Lanka and Etisalat Lanka announced that they would enter into an agreement to merge their mobile telecommunications businesses. As per the announcement made yesterday, Emirates Telecommunications Group Company completed the sale […]

Mahesh De Andrado

News

Will You Be Able To Afford A 5G Smartphone? OnePlus CEO Has Doubts

December 6, 2018

OnePlus has been one of those companies that went from being relatively unheard of to battling with the best of them in the smartphone industry. Their flagship OnePlus 6T has been reviewed as having a balanced set of features for the perfect price. Now the company is setting their sights on another ambitious goal: 5G. […]

Mahesh De Andrado

Feature

Tradition meets Digitization: Story of People’s Bank and JIT Group

December 5, 2018

“Everything that you do, from Facebook, hotel bookings, happens via this. It’s your life partner. As a bank if you don’t have your services through this channel, then there’s no digitization,” said Sandalal Edirisinghe – Head of IT at People’s Bank. Currently, the bank has embarked on a drive to digitize its operations with the […]

Mazin Hussain

Feature

Inside Enhanzer: Making analytics accessible with eZuite

December 4, 2018

When one thinks of enterprise software, we typically associate it with the likes of Oracle. Yet, there are companies in Sri Lanka offering solutions that rival those by these giants. These local companies include startups as well. One such startup is Enhanzer, which has its eZuite platform utilized by many large corporates across the country. […]

Mahesh De Andrado

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Learning About Risks in Entrepreneurship at Talk the Walks

December 3, 2018

Entrepreneurship. A word often tossed around. But in essence, what does it really mean? Well, we were at the 9th session of Talk the Walks hosted by Anura De Alwis. Intrigued after the previous session of Talk the Walks, we were curious on as to how this session would proceed. The speakers for this session […]

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South Asia Connect: Helping Sri Lankan startups go beyond Asia

December 3, 2018

It aims to help entrepreneurs across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The South Asia Connect program was launched in February earlier this year. It’s funded by the U.S. Department of State and operated by the IC² Institute of the University of Texas at Austin. Since its inception, the program has been seeking entrepreneurs, […]

Mazin Hussain

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Arrival of Xiaomi in Sri Lanka – what does it mean for us?

November 30, 2018

If you’re a fan of phones like we are then you’re definitely familiar with the name Xiaomi. The Chinese electronics company offers a wide range of products from cameras to smart home systems to air purifiers. But what it’s famous for even in Sri Lanka are its line of smartphones. These phones have gained a […]

Mazin Hussain

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Working with Generations At The 8th Talk The Walks

November 30, 2018

Do you believe in generation differences? That was the opening statement at the 8th edition of Talk The Walks hosted by Anura De Alwis. Answering this was Prof. Lalith Gamage – President and CEO of SLIIT. There are generational differences. But you cannot categorize them based on Gen X, Gen Y or Millennials, Prof. Lalith […]

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The rapid rise of Sri Lankan eSports in 2018 and where it’s going next

November 29, 2018

The eSports industry has become one of the most valuable industries ever. According to Forbes, a report carried out by Newzoo estimated that this is industry could be valued at around $905 million for 2018. That’s a 38% increase from 2017 where the industry was valued at $655 Million. At a recent press conference, Indika De […]

Mahesh De Andrado

Alipay is expanding its presence in Sri Lanka. But why?

November 28, 2018

Chances are that if you’ve been following how technology is changing how we pay for things; you’ve been looking at China. Payment platforms like Alipay and WeChat have created the image of a country where cash is scarce. And ever since the start of this year, Alipay has been slowly expanding its presence in Sri […]

Mazin Hussain

News

The Huawei Y Max Makes You Want To Watch Movies On It

November 27, 2018

There was a time when people (including myself) would sit in front of their desktop or laptops and binge watch Netflix or YouTube. But now, we’re noticing a shift. With phone manufacturers packing bigger and bigger displays on to their smartphones, users are opting to watch the same content on their smartphones. Huawei seems to […]

Mahesh De Andrado

TrackieX: The startup that wants to help parents protect their kids

November 26, 2018

Parents naturally worry about their children being safe. This also applies if their children are at schools, tuition classes, or any time they’re out of sight. It’s the nagging thought that simply can’t be shaken off. But a new startup we met wants to change this. They want to bring comfort to parents. How exactly […]

Mazin Hussain

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The Huawei Mate 20 wants to be your daily companion

November 23, 2018

Usually, the difference between Huawei’s P series of smartphones and the Mate lineup was that the former concentrated more on the photo taking capabilities whereas the latter focused on pure performance and processing power. With the Huawei Mate 20, however, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer looks to be creating a hybrid of the two. The Packaging […]

Mahesh De Andrado

Post Event

The Secret Sauce to Build a Startup: Digital Media

November 23, 2018

Digital media. We all use it. It can be your website, a photo on Instagram, or a post on Facebook. The point is, the stories we share on digital media can be used to make or break our products. But what is the secret sauce here? How do we use digital media effectively to achieve […]

Readme-live

Feature

Building a Startup 101: Lessons from Venture Frontier Lanka

November 22, 2018

“Hackathons don’t build startups. Entrepreneurship requires a long-term commitment,” said Heminda Jayaweera – cofounder of Venture Frontier Lanka. These were the strong words he gave at the opening of the Venture Frontier Lanka National Startup Challenge Finals. Over the course of a single weekend, we saw 30 startups pitch. If you want to know, which […]

Mazin Hussain

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