SLT and Swarmio launch Esports in Sri Lanka

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Ubique Networks CEOVijaiKarthigesu, Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David McKinnon and SLT Group Chief Marketing OfficerAjantha Seneviratne, after signingthe agreement

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) formally signed an agreement with Canada-based Ubique Networks Inc., to launch a high-tech Esports platform in Sri Lanka.

The agreement was signed recently by senior officials from the SLT and Ubique at the Canada House, the official residence of the Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.

The SLT eSports Platform will be powered by Ubique’sSwarmio, which is a fully automated and lag-optimised technology for the Esports sector. Speaking at the ceremony, SLT Group Chief Marketing Officer Ajantha Seneviratnesaid, “SLT is very proud to be involved in this collaboration of suchcalibre, through this we look forward to creating a successful path related to gaming.” He added that the companies are looking forward to other business ventures in the future.

Ubique Networks CEO Vijai Karthigesu said, “This is a very exciting venture that will bring many gamers together. SLT’s eSports Platform will allow Sri Lankan gamers to raise their profiles to international levels.”He further added, Ubique is currently on a global expansion strategy and Sri Lanka is the first country it has focused in Asia.

The company is supported by the Canadian government, through its research and development program (NRC) and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

The Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David McKinnon said, “The Canada House is happy to host this venture, which will bring many opportunities to online gamers in Sri Lanka.” He further added, The Canadian government supports a lot of development in Sri Lanka and is happy to support this as well.”