NDB launches SL’s first-ever AI and AR-generated interactive calendar

NDB Bank CEO Dimantha Seneviratne 

By Divya Thotawatte

In an effort to provide customers with a cutting-edge digital solution for time management this new year, NDB Bank yesterday unveiled the industry’s first-ever AI (artificial intelligence) and AR (augmented reality) integrated interactive talking calendar.

The innovation is named ‘NDB Talking Calendar’ where an AI and AR-generated ‘NDB Calendar Pal’ serves as a virtual assistant, offering users an immersive experience throughout the year. This launch is to mark the commencement of NDB Bank’s digital transformation journey, envisioning the New Year as a canvas for introducing more ground-breaking technologies and redefining the standards of banking.

Speaking at the launch, NDB CEO Dimantha Seneviratne said: “In aligning with our bank’s promise, ‘The future is banking on us’, we have committed ourselves not merely keeping pace with the digital evolution, but to set a pace for the entire industry while introducing a lot of innovative digital banking experiences.”

He explained that in continuing digital transformation, “It is important to embrace the position of a corporate pioneer, consistently pushing cutting-edge solutions to enhance the banking experience of its clients. The AI and AR-generated interactive calendar was an embodiment of NDB’s commitment to corporate innovation,” Seneviratne said.

In the previous year, NDB launched the first-of-its-kind AI calendar in Sri Lanka, whereas 2024 has expanded on that technology by combining AI and AR in creating the talking calendar. Users can scan the QR code on the NDB Calendar Pal and get up-to-date information on financial and economic developments, market offers and an array of offers from the NDB throughout the year.

NDB bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. The bank was recently named the Retail Bank of the Year (Sri Lanka) at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2023 and the Best Corporate Bank 2023 by Asia money and also emerged as the Most Awarded Corporate in Sri Lanka in 2022 for the second consecutive year, as per the annual rankings of Sri Lankan publication LMD. The bank was adjudged the Best Bank in Sri Lanka 2022 by Global Finance USA and Euromoney in their annual best bank awards programs. Additionally, the bank was named one of the ‘Top 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka 2022’ by Great Place To Work, USA. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.