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15-Mar-2010

Suntel hosted a panel discussion on 'How to trim IT CAPEX through SaaS,' which was attended by 100 CEO's from different industries.

Suntel drew panel members from different spheres and discussed the concept of SaaS, Software As A service and how this would benefit Sri Lankan companies.

4-Mar-2010

SaaS or Software as a service, is computer based applications and services that are provided via remote delivery to end users rather than as a packaged product to be purchased and installed by the end user.

Here an interview with the Suntel’s Head of Corporate Solutions, Ranjith Fernando on SaaS.

Q: How would SaaS transform software investments in future?

The beauty of the solution is that you can use it based on the requirement without spending initial capital expenditure to obtain services.

With the current global economic turmoil calls CEO’s of almost all companies to do business in smarter ways. Ways where earlier we have not even dreamt of. Software as a Service refers to one such way of doing business as an when you would want it.This opens a whole new world of opportunities for commercial establishments plus software vendors.

28-Feb-2010

Suntel the leading telecommunications company for the business segment intends to introduce the concept to local businesses at a panel discussion to be held on March 4 from 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. at the Cinnamon Lakeside.

Founder and CEO of hSenid Software International, Dinesh Saparamadu will moderate the panel discussion, which will cover areas such as the evolving of SaaS, key concerns, benefits, practical examples, world direction whereas the panellists will contribute with practical issues and their experience on the subject.

16-Feb-2010

Suntel's Director, Information Technology, Tariq Marikar in an interview shares insights to the workings of software as a service (SaaS) model. Following are excerpts.

Q: How does the SaaS model work?

Users login to the application through their web browser, under a secured session.

They are authenticated and their relevant application service is delivered through the internet from the iDC to their web browser. The business or desktop application in this case is perfected to very high levels in terms of installation, support and ongoing upgrades  The application is connected to the telecommunication billing system and the customer pays only a rental and for usage, as it is with normal telecommunications. The customer does not have to maintain IT staff, worry about software licensing and all the required hardware and software upgrades that are necessary over time. This is what SaaS is in a nutshell. In short pay only for what you use. Simple as that!

19-Aug-2009

Ranjith Fernando, Head of Corporate Suntel

Suntel’s Head of Corporate and the large/ medium business segment Ranjith Fernando shares some key insights about the global and local trends in telecommunication.

Q; What are the global telecom market trends in enterprise communications?

A: The global telecommunication industry has slowed down with a negative growth rate of 2.9% for Q1 2009, and the computer hardware market has shrunk by 14.9%. In global context, lot of emphasis is placed on next generation based applications which are on IP and mostly hosted by Telco’s. The ideology behind this is to converge telecommunication with IT to rationalise on investment with an increase in functionalities. This is a trend which can be observed in the developed world and offers benefits for the customer as well as to the service provider.

28-June-2009

A fore-runner in the field of telecommunications in Sri Lanka, Suntel, launched its new Internet Data Centre, in Malabe, to feed the growing need of data security, of existing and emerging high-end customers.

Suntel defined the value added services it provides with this expansion in to communications-related unique activity, at a launch ceremony at Water's Edge, recently.

Secure data storage

This facility will provide secure storage to valuable corporate data which would be safer in a specialised security zone custom-built for the purpose.

This entity offers individual space zones to corporates to store their valuable data, providing total security 24 x 7 and also provide a dual storage option as a back-up facility.

15-June-2009
By Gayan Kanchana

Suntel is planning business expansion in the North and the East with the dawn of peace in the country.

“With the dawn of peace and the huge demand for telecom sector services in the country, we are planning to expand our business in the North and the East after the launch of a planned new data centre in Kandy, said Manager Marketing and Promotion, Enterprise Sector Suntel Ltd., Asanga Witharana.

“Very recently we launched our newest second data centre in Malabe spending 7 million US dollars. Our next target is to launch our third data centre in Kandy and we are keen to expand our business to the rural market segment too. Hence we have decided to start business in the North and the East soon after the Government gives clearance,” he said.

2-Mar-2009

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced that Suntel has selected IBM Lotus software to create a collaborative environment to improve the way employees work together in any mode at any time, raising employee performance and cost-efficiency. Suntel chose to move from Microsoft Exchange and Outlook to IBM Lotus suite of products because of flexibility, reliability and cost.
Under the agreement signed in 2008, Suntel is deploying the enterprise-wide software consisting of Lotus Notes and Domino and Lotus Sametime for unified communications and collaboration and Lotus Symphony document, spreadsheet, and presentation tools to its employees. The implementation will be completed this month.

10-Feb-2009

IBM said that Suntel has selected IBM Lotus software to create a collaborative environment to improve the way employees work together in any mode at any time, raising employee performance and cost-efficiency.

Under the agreement signed in 2008, Suntel is deploying the enterprise-wide software consisting of Lotus Notes and Domino and Lotus Sametime for unified communications and collaboration and Lotus Symphony document, spreadsheet, and presentation tools to its employees. The implementation will be completed this month.

Suntel will make available Lotus Sametime to its employees so they would be able to communicate with each other through instant messaging, visuals and voice.

29-Oct-2008

The conference disseminated valuable information on strategic alignment, value delivery, IT audit practices, information security management practices, IT risk and compliance, performance etc. The conference was also followed by a security awards night in order to promote and recognize the best information security activities and a workshop on implementing IT governance using Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT)
Jeremy Huxtable, MD, Suntel commenting on this sponsorship said “One of the main goals of Suntel is to provide state of the art technology with information security. We saw the conference as a perfect opportunity to collaborate with the industry experts to promote this growing necessity, for professionals and businesses. I’m confident that the participants gathered priceless information and will commit themselves to correct practices in their respective industries and is bound to be a great success in the coming years”

15-Sep-2008

Suntel Ltd, Sri Lanka’s fastest growing CDMA provider telecom provider recently held its Annual Marketing & Sales Awards Night in a serene setting out of Colombo.

The event was based on the theme of the world celebrated Olympic Games. Marketing & Sales (M&S) personnel were recognized and rewarded grandly for their contribution in achieving the highest sales and extending the No.1 service to customers thus living upto the image of the brand, Suntel.

The staff of Marketing & Sales (M&S) commenced the night in grand splendor with the traditional passing of the Olympic flame from individual to individual, ending up with Mr. Jeremy Huxtable, Managing Director lighting the Olympic lamp to open the awards night. It was a night that will stay embedded in the minds of all the attendees for it was truly a spectacular event, where the atmosphere was intensified by the décor and whole look and feel of the Olympics. Suntel M&S personnel who received awards for their achievements for the year were presented with medals and trophies, along with bouquets truly in the Olympic fashion.

8-Jul-2008

Suntel Ltd, Sri Lanka's fastest growing telecommunication company recently announced that it would provide local consultants of world renowned Swedish Cosmetics brand Oriflame with special Post and Pre-paid CDMA packages. The special packages have been designed for Oriflame consultants taking into consideration the need that exists within this group to make communication.
Commenting on the special packages, Managing Director of Oriflame Sri Lanka, Mr. Per Gunnarssons said “We selected Suntel since they clearly demonstrated that they could provide us with packages that suited our consultants’ needs. At Oriflame we want to remain true to our original business concept of ‘natural Swedish cosmetics from friend to friend‘, while ensuring that our customers receive the best and most efficient service. Our network of consultants is very important to us and we are committed to making sure that they receive the best possible service. We are sure that this partnership with Suntel will prove successful for all concerned.”

4-Jun-2008

Suntel announced the availability of Network Monitoring System (NMS) with its managed services umbrella Suntel Enabled. NMS allows the clients of Suntel Enabled to manage and monitor a large heterogeneous network with ease.

The system is powered by CA Spectrum and eHealth solutions, which provides comprehensive, vendor-independent technology that helps pinpoint areas of network performance degradation and generates real-time management reports to identify the causes of problems.

“What truly differentiates NMS from similar applications is the fact that it provides proactive protection for networks with varied and extensive operations serviced by different devices from diverse vendors. This system is a timely solution for organisations that need a centralised programme to manage their ever expanding corporate communication networks,” said Ranjith Fernando Head of Corporate Sales.

26-May-2008

Colombo, 23rd May 2008:Suntel and Excel Global Holdings signed for the new agreement for the IP VPN data network to connect all the locations of the Excel Global Holdings. With the new agreement, Excel Global Holdings will have integrated data and voice solution from Suntel.

Excel Global Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd. is a business conglomerate with diversified interests such as Apparel, Software, Trading & Leisure Sector operating ‘Excel World’ the popular entertainment and food court at Darley Road Colombo.

The company plans aggressive investments in and around Colombo providing entertainment for the urban population.

13-May-2008

Suntel has been selected to collaborate with MAS Intimates Thurulie as the preferred telecommunications partner to the eco factory.

On April 25, MAS Intimates (Pvt) Ltd had the official opening of its first eco-plant: MAS Intimates Thurulie. The eco factory - which produces bras for Marks & Spencer - is thought to be the world’s first carbon neutral apparel manufacturing facility. The factory’s innovative design focuses on curtailing energy consumption and minimising waste while remaining environmental and user friendly.

Suntel provided a total integrated communication solution to the eco-facility, including voice, Data and Internet services. The challenge Suntel faced was to offer this state-of-the-art package whilst adhering to the Thurulie creed.

10-May-2008

Corporate communications giant Suntel is proud to announce its collaboration with MAS Intimates Thurulie as the preferred telecommunications partner to the eco factory.
On the 25th of April 2008, MAS Intimates (Pvt) Ltd celebrated the official opening of its first eco-plant: MAS Intimates Thurulie. The iconic eco factory – which produces bras for Marks & Spencer – is thought to be the world’s first carbon neutral apparel manufacturing facility. The factory’s innovative design focuses on curtailing energy consumption and minimizing waste while remaining environmental and user friendly.

6-May-2008
Anjana SAMARASINGHE

Suntel, one of the major players in the local telecommunication industry is planning to set up its second Internet Data Centre (IDC) out of Colombo.

Head of Corporate Solutions of Suntel Ranjith Fernando told Daily News Business the new IDC will provide more personalised service for their corporate clients. The company is in the process of finalising the perfect location for the new IDC out of Colombo, he said.

Fernando said today’s world IT infrastructure is evolving rapidly and IT has become vital component for the businesses to survive in the competitive environment.

31-Mar-2008

Sri Lanka's fastest growing telecommunication company Suntel Ltd, has renewed its long term agreement with Copyline Group to provide total telecommunication solutions and services. These solutions will streamline business processes within the group via Suntel’s world class communication solutions.
Copyline a synonymous name with design, print and publishing of annual reports since 1991 won the prestigious award for the Best Annual Report of the Year at the Institute of Chartered Accountants' Annual Report Awards 2007 and is continuously attempting to implement systems in an innovative manner that would enable them to highlight their superior capabilities and sustain the highest position within the industry.

28-Feb-2008

In today’s competitive business landscape, it is essential that companies be able to provide their customers with superior quality service that suits their diverse and dynamic requirements. With this long term vision, Sumithra Group has renewed their agreement with Suntel Ltd for a further four years, placing total confidence in the telecom giant’s ability to provide them with efficient internal and external communication solutions.
Sumithra Group MD Mr Jaffer stated “We have been with Suntel since 2002 and it has been a very pleasant partnership as both our companies has grown, developing in terms of size and scope as well as success. As we have procured new factories and expanded our offices, Suntel has been able to provide us with reliable telecommunication facilities in diverse locations from Wattala to Polgahewala. We are confident that Suntel is the partner that can provide us with the best service and results in the future as well.”