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From left: SLT Marketing Officer Kasuni Dilhara, SLT Manager Kelum Priyantha, Shangri-La Hotels Lanka Area Director of Finance M.G. Ravindran, Shangri-La Group Sri Lanka Vice President (Operations) Timothy Wright, SLT CEO Kiththi Perera, SLT Chief Sales and Regional Officer Imantha Wijekoon and SLT General Manager Chethana Attanayake
SLT-Mobitel, the national ICT and telecommunication service provider, recently signed an agreement with Shangri-La Hotels Lanka Ltd. to provide a range of digital solutions for its One Galle Face Mall and One Galle Face Tower.
SLT Chief Executive Officer Kiththi Perera signed the agreement on behalf of SLT-Mobitel, while Shangri-La Group Sri Lanka Vice President (Operations) Timothy Wright was the signatory for Shangri-La Hotels Lanka Ltd. Senior officials of both SLT-Mobitel and Shangri-La Hotels Lanka were also present at the occasion.
SLT-Mobitel will provide all units with ultra-fast broadband connectivity through SLT-Mobitel Fibre technology to ensure that users have access to broadband with maximum speeds of up to 100 Mbps, bringing the world to their fingertips.
Furthermore, through this agreement, SLT-Mobitel will provide tenants a high-end, immersive experience through PEO-TV. Looking to the future with the aim of curating the best possible technological platform for the tenants, SLT-Mobitel also has plans to build the foundation necessary for a smart building.
Commenting on the agreement, SLT CEO Kiththi Perera said, “We are pleased to work with a partner such as Shangri-La – regarded as one of the world’s best hotel ownership and management companies – to enhance the digital lifestyles of occupants of One Galle Face Mall and the One Galle Face Tower. As technology continues to advance and evolve, SLT-Mobitel is primed to offer the ultra-fast connectivity users desire to work and enjoy entertainment online, redefining digital solutions to complement their environment.”
One Galle Face is Colombo’s most prestigious internationally developed and managed mixed-used development project by Shangri-La, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group. One Galle Face Tower is an international grade business premises, providing over 530,000 sq. ft. of premium office space and world-class facilities whilst the One Galle Face Mall is a premier retail, entertainment and dining paradise to unite both local and global shoppers.
Shangri-La Group, Sri Lanka Vice President (Operations) Timothy Wright gave his comments, saying, “We are fortunate to work with SLT-Mobitel, the nation’s ICT leader who understands the value and importance of providing superior and innovative communication experiences. Our tenants always look for products and services of high quality and I am certain that they will appreciate the solutions provided by SLT-Mobitel.”