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SLT-Mobitel and LK Domain Registry join forces to boost Micro and SME sectors

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The signed MoU exchanged between Janaka Abeysinghe and Prof. Gihan Dias


Supporting and digitally empowering Sri Lanka’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), SLT-Mobitel Enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LK Domain Registry. The partnership aims to enhance the growth and success of Micro businesses and SMEs in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

LK Domain Registry is the sole administrator for web addresses ending in ‘.lk’ in Sri Lanka and plays a crucial role in supporting the online presence of businesses.

The MoU signing ceremony took place at the Boardroom of SLT head office, marking the beginning of an important collaborative effort. The MoUwas signed and exchanged between SLT-Mobitel CEO  Janaka Abeysinghe, and LK Domain Registry CEO Prof. Gihan Dias, with the participation of several other top management from both companies.

SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise and LK Domain Registry understands that the Micro and SME sector forms the backbone of Sri Lanka’s economy. SLT-MOBITEL’s telecommunications infrastructure and digital solutions, combined with LK Domain Registry’s ‘.lk’ domain name registration, Email, and Web Solutions, will better equip small businesses to compete in the modern marketplace.

The collaboration reaffirms SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to promoting digital innovation and opening new doors for businesses to thrive in the digital age. The partnership is also expected to play a crucial role in driving digital adoption among Sri Lankan MSMEs, contributing to the country’s overall economic growth and technological advancement. The combined efforts will provide MSMEs with the digital infrastructure they need to grow and succeed in an increasingly connected world.