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ADL Wins GLOMO at MWC Barcelona, Makes History as Inaugural Recipient of Open Gateway Challenge
Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) proudly announces its first win at the 29th annual Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards held during the recently concluded Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. ADL secured the Open Gateway Challenge GLOMO Award, a new category in 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey as a leader in digital innovation and connectivity solutions, enabling telco-to-techco journey with their Axonect Telco Fabric.
The award recognizes ADL’s exceptional contribution to the mobile ecosystem through the MetaStage platform powered by Axonect Telco Fabric. Leveraging GSMA’s Open Gateway APIs, ADL demonstrated remarkable innovation in simplifying integration across two operators, Dialog (Sri Lanka) and XL Axiata (Indonesia). The MetaStage platform facilitated a groundbreaking metaverse concert, showcasing the immense potential of GSMA’s Open Gateway initiative to engage diverse customers across borders and drive new revenue opportunities for operators.
(Axiata Digital Labs’ CEO, Thushera Kawdawatta, and CTO, Namal Jayathilake, receiving the first-ever Open Gateway Challenge Award at the Annual Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona)
ADL stands at the forefront for GSMA Open Gateway innovation, pioneering the empowerment of developers and enterprises through universal access to network operator APIs. GSMA’s Open Gateway initiative, is poised to revolutionize connectivity by democratizing access to these essential APIs via the Linux Foundation’s CAMARA project. As the inaugural recipient of the Open Gateway Challenge GLOMO Award, ADL’s commitment to innovation and collaboration underscores its pivotal role in driving transformative change within the industry. With a focus on open standards and strategic partnerships, ADL continues to lead the charge in shaping the future of connectivity and unlocking new opportunities for digital innovation.
Dr Hans Wijayasuriya, Group Executive Director and CEO of Telecommunications Business, Axiata and Chairman, Axiata Digital Labs said, “It is a great source of pride to Axiata that ADL, our multi-country Software and Digital Transformation unit has won the GLOMO – Open Gateway Challenge. Axiata was an early signatory to the Open Gateway MoU of the GSMA and this accolade reaffirms our commitment to transforming the role of Telcos through innovation centered on APIs and Eco-Systems.
The award also reaffirms our belief in the power of open collaboration and underscores our commitment to establish federation and interworking between Telcos via the Open Gateway, and to reach out to developer and content creator eco-systems to create consumer experiences of the future – in this case a Metaverse experience spanning multiple markets and audiences. ADL will no doubt continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with the Open Gateway and more generally through API orchestration, and thereby continue to lead the best practice in Telco-TechCo Transformation”
Thushera Kawdawatta, Chief Executive Officer of Axiata Digital Labs expressed, “We’re honored to win the Open Gateway Challenge GLOMO Award at MWC24 Barcelona! This prestigious recognition validates our dedication to developing Axonect, a groundbreaking telco fabric that’s transforming the digital landscape. Our collaboration with Dialog and XL, powered by Axonect, exemplifies the power of GSMA’s CAMARA initiative.
It fosters industry-wide innovation and synergy, unlocking the true potential of telco asset monetization. Axonect empowers businesses to collaborate and leverage standardized APIs, maximizing speed to market and accelerating innovations. As the Axonect Open Gateway solution, we’re confident in shaping the future of connectivity, and it will unlock long-term growth for businesses worldwide.”
The Kingsbury announced on Friday the appointment of Nandana Wirasinha as its new General Manager. This pivotal appointment heralds an exciting chapter in the hotel’s journey as it continues to redefine excellence and innovation in Sri Lanka’s luxury hospitality landscape.
Wirasinha brings with him nearly three decades of international hospitality experience, having held senior leadership roles with some of the world’s most esteemed hotel brands. His distinguished career spans all facets of hotel management, including operations, revenue strategy, guest engagement, culinary excellence and operational efficiency. Of particular note are his accomplishments at Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where he played a key role in delivering benchmark-setting service and guest satisfaction.
Renowned for his ability to build high-performing teams and drive sustained revenue growth, Wirasinha has a proven track record of elevating service standards across the board. During his tenure in the UAE, he led multiple award-winning restaurants in Abu Dhabi, four of which received the coveted Triple Black Hat status in the prestigious ‘What’s On Abu Dhabi Black Hat Guide’—widely considered the region’s equivalent of the Michelin Guide. His leadership has consistently translated into enhanced guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and outstanding business performance.
A committed lifelong learner, Wirasinha is an alumnus of Cornell University with a Certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management. He also holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Tourism and Hospitality from The Emirates Academy, has completed the Cornell CXO Leadership Programme, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Management at the Postgraduate Institute of Management, Sri Lanka.
As new vehicles begin arriving in the country after a lapse of several years, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced it will support the aspirations of vehicle buyers with an attractive leasing package for a limited duration.
The Bank said it would offer special interest rates, customized payment plans, discounts on first-year insurance premiums, a waiver of 50% on commission fees with a minimum charge of Rs 10,000 on Letters of Credit opened, and a free credit card with joining fee and the first year’s annual fee waived off, for leasing facilities obtained before 31st May 2025.
Quick and hassle-free approval of leasing facilities and special discounts on vehicle spare parts would also be part of the package for these customers, the Bank said. These special benefits would apply to leases of unregistered vehicles.
Commercial Bank offers one of the lowest rentals on vehicle leases, Rs 1,598 for every Rs 100,000 for a seven-year lease.
Commercial Bank leasing customers have the option of tailor-made leasing options that suit individual income patterns, via the Bank’s Super Leasing and Hybrid Leasing facilities.
More than 15 Sri Lankan food and beverage export companies participated in the SIAL Canada 2025 trade show held at Enercare Exhibition Centre, Toronto, from April 29 to May 1, the SL consulate in Toropnto said.
SIAL Canada is one of the major annual trade shows in the food and beverage sector in Canada, attracting over 1,000 exhibitors and brands from 44 countries, with more than 21,000 professionals from 77 countries in attendance, and representation from all Canadian provinces.
The Consul General visited the trade show and met with the representatives of Sri Lankan companies supporting their efforts to expand their business network with key supply chains and leading retail business entities in the Canadian market.
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