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SLT-Mobitel elevates enterprise communications for Merchant Bank

07 Jun 2024 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Agreement was signed and exchanged between SLT-Mobitel Group CEO Janaka Abeysinghe and Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC CEO Dammika Hapuhinna

SLT-Mobitel Enterprise, delivering best-in-class technology for the enterprise segment, has signed a bilateral agreement with Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC, Sri Lanka’s trailblazing financial institution, to revolutionise the landscape of enterprise communications in Sri Lanka.


The landmark partnership reinforces both organisations’ commitment to drive innovation and connectivity for businesses across the country. 


Marking the milestone collaboration, the agreement was signed between SLT-Mobitel Group CEO Janaka Abeysinghe and Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC CEO Dammika Hapuhinna. Present on the occasion were SLT-Mobitel Group Chief Business Officer Enterprise Business Lakmal Jayasinghe, Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC Head of Information Technology Thishan Gonagala and several other officials from both organisations.


The collaboration builds upon a strong history of mutual cooperation dating back to 2014, when MBSL became a valued government customer of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC. Notably, today, Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka ranks among the top corporate clients of SLT-Mobitel, demonstrating the strength and significance of its longstanding relationship.


Under the terms of the agreement, SLT-Mobitel Enterprise will provide Merchant Bank co-location service, data networking services and enterprise business internet services, together with the necessary equipment, infrastructure and comprehensive voice solutions.


Importantly, SLT-Mobitel’s state-of-the-art Tier 3 Uptime Certified Data Centre will provide several key benefits to Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka in supporting its IT operations and enhancing its business capabilities.


The cutting-edge facility, located in Pitipana, demonstrates SLT-Mobitel’s strong commitment to delivering unparalleled quality in data services. Reinforced by certifications, including Uptime Data Centre Tier, Green Gold, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 Quality Management System, the data centre is poised to efficiently manage customers’ IT workloads. Its comprehensive suite of services includes co-location services, dedicated server hosting, a special caging facility, workspace for business continuity and cross-connection, positioning SLT-Mobitel as the premier choice for enterprise data solutions.