Perituza, a Texas-based AI and application development consultancy firm, recently hosted an exclusive executive breakfast session titled “Applying AI in Agency Workflows” for senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s public relations, communications, advertising, marketing and digital sectors.

The informative session formed part of Perituza’s ongoing efforts to introduce practical AI capabilities, workflow automation solutions and digital transformation opportunities to organizations across the region. The initiative was supported by Solutions Ground in its capacity as a strategic business advisory and stakeholder engagement partner, helping convene senior leaders from across Sri Lanka’s communications, marketing and agency sectors to facilitate dialogue around the opportunities and implications of AI for the industry.

As client expectations continue to evolve, agencies are increasingly being asked to provide services that extend beyond traditional communications, marketing and creative execution. Organizations today are looking for support in areas such as workflow automation, AI implementation, data intelligence, analytics, customer-facing digital experiences and business process optimization. Perituza believes this presents a significant opportunity for agencies to expand their service offerings, unlock new revenue streams and strengthen client relationships without necessarily building large technology teams internally.

AB Mauri Lanka, a trusted name in the island’s bakery ingredient sector, proudly introduces BakeStar, a comprehensive range of bakery solutions developed to support Sri Lankan bakers in today’s challenging economic climate.

Designed with a deep understanding of the realities faced by local bakeries, BakeStar delivers consistent, high-quality results while remaining accessible at a value-driven price point. As a bakery-led initiative, the brand reflects AB Mauri Lanka’s commitment to listening to bakers and responding with solutions that meet both their operational and financial needs—without ever compromising on quality.

BakeStar goes beyond single-product solutions, offering a growing portfolio tailored for both home bakers and commercial operations. The range includes essentials such as baking powder, cocoa powder, spanchi mix, cake mix, cake gel, and more providing bakers with everything they need to create reliable, high-quality products from start to finish.

At the core of the range are products like the BakeStar Cake Gel and BakeStar Cake Mix, developed to simplify baking processes while ensuring consistent volume, texture, and finish. These solutions reduce dependency on highly specialized labor, enabling bakeries to maintain standards across every batch.

In an industry where results often depend on individual skill, BakeStar is designed to standardize outcomes. By minimizing guesswork and streamlining preparation, the range helps bakers achieve uniform quality while reducing waste and improving overall efficiency.

More importantly, BakeStar addresses a critical need in today’s market: balancing cost with quality. With carefully formulated products, bakers no longer have to choose between the two.

HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) has become the only General Insurance company to make it to the exclusive list of 50 Best Workplaces™ in Sri Lanka for 2026. Compiled by Great Place To Work®, the renowned global authority on workplace culture, the prestigious list features 50 Sri Lankan organizations across all sizes, with HNB General Insurance ranking 16th in the “Large Sized Workplaces (>500 Employees)” segment.

This recognition is based on comprehensive, confidential survey data assessing employee experiences of trust, innovation by all, meaningful organizational values, and leadership effectiveness. Organizations were rigorously evaluated on how well they create a “For All™” workplace experience, where every single employee is welcomed, supported, and engaged.

A workplace culture rooted in trust, belonging, and shared purpose is just one reason employees love working at HNB General Insurance, according to research and consulting firm, Great Place To Work®.

According to Great Place To Work®, “A best workplace is one in which employees, no matter who they are and what they do for the organization, are having a consistently positive experience of a ‘Great Place To Work For All™’. It is an honor for HNB General Insurance to be recognized by their employees as an organization that fosters a foundation of trust and meaningful values through effective leaders.”

The credential is backed by exceptional data from the anonymous survey, where an outstanding 95% of participating HNBGI employees expressed an extremely high view of the company’s workplace culture. This remarkably high score is particularly noteworthy within the ‘Large Sized Workplaces’ category, where maintaining consistent engagement across a vast workforce presents unique structural challenges.

Mr. Sithumina Jayasundara, Executive Director/CEO – HNB General Insurance, shared his thoughts on the milestone, stating, “Transitioning from being Certified™ last year to becoming the only general insurance company to be recognized among Sri Lanka’s 50 Best Workplaces™ this year makes this achievement even more meaningful and reinforces our commitment to building a workplace where our people can thrive.