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A Sri Lankan Startup Made It Into A French Incubator: Here’s Their Take On The Experience

A Sri Lankan startup gained a residency at Station F, one of the largest incubators in France. We spoke to them about their experience getting through the programme and what it’s like being at Station F.

A Comprehensive Look At The Mobile Payments Landscape In Sri Lanka

Mobile payments in Sri Lanka have come a long over the last few years. There are a lot more options available, a lot more competition, and a much larger merchant network. But how far has Sri Lanka evolved in this area, and how far do we have to go?

Startup Bundle – November 2018

We’re back with the Roar Tech Startup Bundle! For this month we have tree planting, immunization, virtual assistants and more. Read the article to find out the new ground these startups are breaking.

Tackling E-Waste in Sri Lanka

E-waste is a growing problem in Sri Lanka. But there are some initiatives that are attempting to offer a solution.

Can Sri Lanka’s Cyber Security Strategy Protect Us?

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) was commissioned by the government to come up with the country’s first Information and Cyber Security Strategy to be implemented over a period of five years from 2019 to 2023. Here’s a look at the strategy, and what it can do for the country.

How To Get Your Startup Funded Through Venture Engine

You’ve probably read about how 50% of all start-ups fail, and all within the period of the first five years. A daunting realisation, sure, but these statistics shouldn’t scare you away from exploring all those wonderful little ideas in your mind. They should keep you grounded instead. Let me tell you why.

How Secure Are Your Credit Card Payments?

Today, payment card fraud is one of the biggest threats to an individual’s financial security. The PCI DSS offers card brands a reliable globally accepted standard of security by which to develop their payment cards

Athuru Mithuru: Sri Lankas Own Trilingual App For Persons With Communication Difficulties

Dialog’s Athuru Mithuru app is Sri Lanka’s first trilingual Augmentative and Alternative Communications application for smartphones. The app will bring assisted communications to those with speech impairments as well as function as a resource for caregivers and therapists.

Remember How We Used To Listen To Music?

The days of Napster, Kazaa & LimeWire: How Sri Lanka listened to our favorite tunes.

How Much Do You Hate Queues?

Whether you need to book buses, trains, movies, events, or even channel a doctor, you can do it all through the 444 app, available on both the Apple and Google app stores.

5 Tips On How To Use Mobile Data More Effectively

Ever wonder where your data disappears to? It could be because of your phone’s settings! Here are a few handy tips and tricks to preserve your data.

Genie and Cashless Payments

Genie from Dialog allows you to pay for things online or at physical stores using any of your cards or accounts through a single app. Find out more here.

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