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May 31, 2021

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — May 31, 2021 — Microsoft will be the official technology partner for the upcoming Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2021 and Microsoft Teams will become the platform of choice to host the country’s first-ever virtual investor forum. Microsoft Teams, the hub for team collaboration, will help bring in investment […]

May 5, 2021

The initiative will help women in underserved communities move to a skills-based economy COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — May 4, 2021 — A joint initiative between Microsoft and Foundation of Goodness (FoG) will allow women in the underserved communities of Sri Lanka to increase their digital literacy and employability. FoG will help these […]

February 19, 2021

Microsoft celebrates the efforts of more than 4,000 educators and 86 Showcase Schools in Asia for their passion in teaching and learning through the annual Microsoft Innovative Educator program COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — February 18, 2021 — Microsoft is spotlighting the resilience and leadership of teachers worldwide who continue to provide remote learning, support vulnerable […]

October 22, 2020

Following the success in India, Highway to a 100 Unicorns will now expand to Sri Lanka and 15 other markets in the region to empower startups with mentoring, technology and access to enterprise clients COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Microsoft for Startups recently launched the Highway to a 100 Unicorns initiative in Asia Pacific to strengthen […]

September 15, 2020

The first of its kind, the Microsoft Enabler Program provides cloud & AI training for PwDs, accessibility education for employer partners, and inclusive hiring from non-profit organizations supporting PwDs. Microsoft recently launched a program to increase employability for people with disabilities (PwDs). The Microsoft Enabler Program pioneers disability inclusive workplaces across Asia Pacific by […]

August 12, 2020

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s largest microfinance bank Sanasa Development Bank PLC (SDB bank) has chosen Microsoft 365—an integrated cloud-enabled bundle of Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security—to improve internal communication and collaboration in a bid to support a digital culture change and workplace transformation. By driving workplace culture along the same […]

July 25, 2020

Microsoft recently announced a new global skills initiative aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25 million people worldwide by the end of the year. The announcement comes in response to the global economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the pandemic has put close to 75 million people out of work. With […]

July 7, 2020

Microsoft Azure becomes PickMe’s preferred cloud platform for improving big data processing and streamlining analytics Microsoft and PickMe, the leading on-demand mobility solution platform in Sri Lanka, on Tuesday (7) announced a strategic partnership that will transform the delivery of digital services in the country. The announcement comes less than a year after Microsoft extended […]

June 24, 2020

The grant enables development and expansion of accessible technology for people with disabilities Colombo, Sri Lanka: June 22, 2020 – Microsoft announced it selected Fortude as the first Sri Lankan grant recipient of its AI for Accessibility program, which funds organizations that use artificial intelligence to empower people with disabilities. The grant — which includes access to Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing […]

May 29, 2020

Microsoft and the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 14 May 2020 to advance remote pedagogy during a time when the health and safety of educators and students is paramount. The agreement will enable educators to embrace Microsoft Office 365 tools and build their IT competence, while […]

Microsoft to power Sri Lanka’s first virtual investment forum as official technology partner

Microsoft and Foundation of Goodness to increase digital literacy in Sri Lanka’s underserved communities

Microsoft recognizes 113 educators and 1 school from Sri Lanka for leading digital transformation in education

Microsoft expands “Highway to a 100 Unicorns” initiative to support startups in Sri Lanka

Microsoft, Non-Profits and employer partners launch program to increase employability for people with disabilities in Asia Pacific

SDB bank empowers workforce with shift to digital collaboration and productivity platform, Microsoft 365

Microsoft to help 25 million people worldwide acquire new digital skills needed for the COVID-19 economy

PickMe partners with Microsoft to maximize driver benefits and minimize passenger wait times

Fortude first from Sri Lanka to join Microsoft AI for Accessibility program

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education enables digital and interactive classrooms with Microsoft