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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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Visit of CII CEOs delegation to Colombo (Pics)

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A CEOs delegation of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), led by Mr. Sanjiv Puri, Immediate Past President, CII and Chairman & Managing Director of ITC Limited, visited Colombo from 29 June to 02 July 2025. 

The visit followed an invitation extended by the President of Sri Lanka during his State Visit to India in December 2024. The delegation comprised over 15 prominent Indian business leaders representing diverse sectors including hospitality, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, textiles, and tourism, among others.

During the visit, the CII delegation also called on the President and the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. The leadership briefed the Indian business representatives on the constructive measures undertaken by the government to foster a supportive economic climate, promote investment, and ensure fair and transparent business practices.

In addition, the delegation held wide-ranging discussions with several senior Ministers and officials of the Government of Sri Lanka, including the Minister of Energy; Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development; Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development; and the Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. These discussions explored avenues for investment-led collaboration and sector-specific partnerships.

A key highlight of the visit was a CEOs’ Roundtable organised by the High Commission of India on 30 June at ITC Ratnadipa, in collaboration with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC). The CCC delegation was led by Mr. Krishan Balendra, Chairman and CEO of John Keells Group. The Roundtable witnessed in-depth deliberations on strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and identifying new opportunities for collaboration. High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka – Mr. Santosh Jha also participated in the interaction.

To mark the occasion, the High Commissioner hosted a networking reception that brought together prominent business leaders, senior ministers, and political leaders. The event also witnessed the participation of leading trade and industry chambers from across Sri Lanka.

The visit of the CII CEOs delegation successfully identified various areas of mutual interest for forging further economic linkages and trade connections. It also highlighted the commitment of apex Indian chambers of commerce, such as CII, to deepening existing economic ties, promoting investment-led partnerships, and exploring new avenues for collaboration between India and Sri Lanka.

The delegation included : 

  • Dr Nandini Rangaswamy – Chairperson, GRG Educational Institutions & Managing Director, Chandra Group of Companies
  • Dr S Chandrakumar – Founder & Executive Chairman Kauvery Group of Hospitals
  • Mr CK Ranganathan – Chairman & Managing Director CavinKare Pvt Ltd
  • Mr G R Anantapadmanaban – Managing Director GRT Group
  • Mr VKC Razak – Chairman, CII Kerala State Council & Managing Director of VKC Footgear Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mr Dipak Das – Managing Director Lanka IOC PLC
  • Mr Christo George – Convenor CII Kerala Manufacturing MSME & Export Panel, Chairman and Managing Director of Hykon India Limited
  • Mr Sohel Firoz Kazani – Founder and Managing Partner of Interport Impex Private Limited (Bharat Freight Group)
  • Mr Sunin Sunny – CEO of Ecospice Ingredients Pvt Ltd.
  • Mr Ravi Dolli – Member, CII Maharashtra Manufacturing Panel & CEO of Alloy Steels
  • Mr Rahul Nayak – Head of International Business TVS Motor Company
  • Ms Neerja Bhatia – Deputy Director General Confederation of Indian Industry
  • Mr Saikat Roy Chowdhury – Executive Director of International Confederation of Indian Industry
  • Mr Manish Mohan – Senior Director of International Confederation of Indian Industry

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Lanka IOC donates Rs. 100 mn. to the President’s Fund

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The Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) has donated Rs. 100 million to the President’s Fund.

Mr. Dipak Das, Managing Director of Lanka Indian Oil Company, handed over the relevant cheque to Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, at the Presidential Secretariat today (July 04).

It is noteworthy that this donation is in addition to the contributions Lanka Indian Oil Company already makes to the education, health and cultural sectors in the country.

Mr. Roshan Gamage, Senior Additional Secretary to the President and a group of representatives from Lanka Indian Oil Company were also present at the occasion.

Mr. Das was a part of the CEOs delegation of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) who was in Colombo from June 29 – July 02.

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CBSL takes action against Nation Lanka Finance PLC

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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has initiated resolution action against Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP), effective from today (July 04) due to continuous violations of the Finance Business Act No. 42 of 2011 and related regulatory directives. 

The company has been facing a deteriorating financial position marked by capital deficiencies, poor asset quality, ongoing losses, and failure to repay depositors.

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