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Epic Lanka unveils digitalization strategy beyond 25 years with 20 innovative products


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Epic Lanka, a wholly Sri Lankan-owned fintech and digital transformation solutions provider with a quarter-century of experience in the IT industry, recently marked the momentous occasion of their 25th anniversary. 

This milestone underscores their enduring commitment to excellence and their significant contributions to the field of financial technology. Evolving from its roots as a project-driven entity, Epic now boasts a remarkable portfolio of 20 unique Intellectual Properties (IPs). 

Positioning itself as a formidable player in the global IT arena, these IPs will be promoted in foreign markets through strategic partnerships with other leading software brands, further solidifying Sri Lanka’s reputation as an IT knowledge and solutions hub. 

Over the past 25 years, Epic has employed a workforce of more than 6,000 employees, predominantly consisting of local IT graduates, while also providing opportunities to over 3,000 interns. 

The industry leader of domain expertise, innovative solutions by Epic have modernized state enterprises, transformed the payments landscape. Considering the scope and influence, it’s estimated that Epic’s solutions and innovations have a direct or indirect impact on the daily lives of all  Sri Lankans.

Moreover, Epic’s expansion into East Asia has seen the company provide its cutting-edge solutions to foreign clients, reinforcing its position as a global leader in the industry. In recognition of its outstanding contributions, Epic was adjudged as the best ICT solutions company in Sri Lanka and also won Sri Lanka’s first-ever Gold award at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards. These accolades underscore the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

Epic’s product solutions portfolio encompasses a range of impressive offerings, each catering to specific business needs. For instance, PreveNET NAC stands out as a multifunctional and dependable solution, assisting organizations in their transition from hardware-based Network Access Controllers (NACs) to a more versatile software-based alternative. Meanwhile, Collectmate provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to managing end-to-end tasks and processes within the realm of debt collections and recoveries. Doxmate, on the other hand, offers an enterprise content management and business process automation solution, featuring document management systems and workflow solutions. Paytect is a fully-fledged card management system that facilitates the entire spectrum of card issuing, acquiring, and transaction processing functions while Digiface emerges as a digital onboarding eKYC and vKYC solution, developed by Epic, offering a comprehensive approach to streamline digital onboarding processes across various banking products while ensuring compliance with pertinent regulations. These solutions collectively contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and addressing the evolving needs of businesses in today’s digital landscape.

For a quarter-century, Epic has been at the forefront of technological innovation in Sri Lanka. Dr. Nayana Dehigama, Epic Technology Group Founder and Executive Chairman reflects on this remarkable journey, stating, ” We recently commemorated the 25th anniversary of Epic as it embarks on a transformative journey. From humble beginnings, we have now emerged as a leading force in enterprise digital transformation. This milestone is a result of the dedication, passion, and expertise of our exceptionally talented team, who consistently push the boundaries of what can be achieved. They have enabled us to deliver cutting-edge solutions that have positively impacted the lives of Sri Lankans.

“Epic Lanka Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Viraj Mudalige, shares his vision, stating, “Our Research and Development centre in Sri Lanka that is equipped with advanced technology has played a key role in nurturing an innovative culture, leading to the development of cutting-edge solutions that have earned us many national and international awards.”Looking ahead, Epic remains committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering exceptional value to its stakeholders. Mudalige elaborates, “We are actively pursuing opportunities to expand our global presence and introduce our outstanding solutions to markets beyond Asia. Our primary objective is to maintain our influence in shaping the future of the global fintech industry. With 20 proprietary products in our portfolio, we are transitioning from project-based ventures to building a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge software solutions. As we look ahead to the next financial year, Epic envisions forging strategic partnerships with software companies and nations worldwide to bring our ambitious goals to fruition. Epic Lanka is set to redefine the IT landscape, both in Sri Lanka and on the global stage.

“Founded in 1998, Epic Technology Group is an award-winning regional technology leader in adopting and delivering modern technology across the Banking, Financial Services, and Government sectors in local and international markets. Equipped with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, PCI3DS, and CMMi Level 3 certification, Epic has more than 25 years of experience in Fintech, information system security, enterprise digitalization, mobile applications, e-payment application development, e-government solutions, and document management systems. .

For more information, please visit www.epictechnology.lk.

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GP Certified launches to revolutionise plastic recycling

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In a significant step towards sustainable plastic waste management, Island Climate Initiative (ICI) officially launched GP Certified, Sri Lanka’s first certification mechanism for high-quality recycled plastics. The launch event, held in Colombo, brought together key stakeholders—including FMCG brands, recyclers, policymakers, and environmental advocates – to introduce the future of sustainable packaging in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka generates thousands of tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet only 4% is recycled. Most plastic waste is either burned or dumped into landfills, polluting our oceans and waterways. GP Certified aims to change this by promoting better recycling practices and encouraging FMCG companies to use recycled plastics in their packaging. This will reduce reliance on imported virgin plastics and less plastic waste will enter the environment.

The GP certification provides recyclers with clear industry guidelines to ensure plastics are recycled to higher standards under safe, ethical and environmentally responsible conditions. This means FMCG companies can confidently and safely use recycled plastics in their packaging, supporting a more sustainable circular economy.Speaking at the launch event, Mr Chaminda Rajapakse, Managing Director of Island Climate Initiative, stated: “With GP Certified, plastic waste becomes something useful – empowering our communities, strengthening local businesses, saving foreign exchange and protecting our island’s natural beauty.”

A key feature of GP Certified is its certification label, which will be displayed on FMCG packaging made with verified recycled plastic. This label guarantees that the packaging meets strict standards across three key areas: safety, ensuring that recycled materials comply with health and hygiene requirements; quality, verifying durability and usability in packaging applications; and sustainability, promoting ethical sourcing and responsible waste management.

This initiative will also help recyclers adopt best practices, provide better working conditions, and drive demand for recycled plastics in Sri Lanka’s FMCG sector.”The GP Certified initiative is a game-changer for the recycling industry. It ensures that the plastics we process meet high standards for safety and quality, which will not only boost consumer confidence but also increase demand for recycled plastics from the FMCG sector.” – Chullaka Hapuarachch, Ecopoly (Pvt) Ltd.
GP Certified is funded by the PLEASE Project, implemented by the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme, supported by the World Bank, with implementing support from UNOPS.

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CBSL imposes penalties on Indian Bank & Amana Takaful Life PLC

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The Central Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has fined two financial services’ providers a total of Rs. 03 million for violations during November-December 2024 under anti-money laundering laws.

Accordingly, the Indian Bank was imposed a fine of Rs. 2 million and Amana Takaful Life Rs. 1 million.

The penalties were imposed for non-compliance with the provisions of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act (FTRA), the banking regulator said in a media release.

The complete media release is as follows :

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Only $200 mn. in LCs have been opened for vehicle imports – CBSL Governor

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Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) – Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has said that only around USD 200 million worth of Letters of Credit (LCs) have been opened so far for vehicle imports.

Speaking at the CBSL’s Monetary Policy briefing yesterday (March 26), the Governor announced the decisions of the Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) made at the board’s meeting held March 25th for the second monetary policy review.

The Governor further said this year’s economic growth will depend on policies implemented within the year, mainly fiscal and structural policies.

He further mentioned that the Central Bank had anticipated managing around USD 1 billion for vehicle imports this year without difficulty.

However, as there are still about nine months remaining in the year, he stated that this amount is expected to be spent over that period.

Dr. Weerasinghe, who further clarified that the negative inflation is temporary, noted that it is mainly due to repeated reductions in electricity tariffs.

Deflationary conditions are expected to gradually ease in the third quarter of this year, moving toward the targeted level, he added.  

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