Ditch the Sarongs, Embrace the Servers: Sri Lanka’s ICT Revolution is Here (and it’s Hot!)

Aneslin Bala
3 min readJan 23, 2024

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Forget lounging on beaches, sipping coconuts — Sri Lanka’s got a new wave, and it’s not the ocean. Tech titans in flip-flops are coding the future, startups are popping faster than cashews on a bonfire, and Colombo’s transforming into a Silicon Beach hotter than a sambal kiss. Ditch the sarongs, folks, it’s time to embrace the servers — Sri Lanka’s ICT revolution is here, and it’s burning bright!

Picture this: drone deliveries zipping through emerald hills, not carrying pineapples, but carrying possibilities. Imagine AI wizards in beachside cafes conjuring magic with algorithms, not coconuts. Think beyond souvenir apps! Picture Sri Lankan coders building the next big fintech unicorn, disrupting global markets from beneath palm trees, and proving that brains, not just beaches, are our biggest resource.

But why should you care, you ask? Well, because Sri Lanka’s ICT boom is your ticket to a vibrant, future-proof island:

  • Job Tsunami:
    Forget unemployment woes! This digital wave promises a surge of green jobs, from blockchain architects and cybersecurity ninjas to virtual reality builders and social media mavericks. Imagine villages buzzing with tech entrepreneurs, coastal towns pulsating with innovation, and Sri Lanka becoming a magnet for global talent seeking to code the future.
  • Export Bonanza:
    Forget relying on tourist dollars! This sector can turn Sri Lanka into an ICT powerhouse, exporting software solutions, cloud services, and digital expertise to the world. Picture Sri Lankan apps gracing smartphones across continents, Sri Lankan tech wizards solving global problems, and our island nation proudly claiming its place on the world’s digital map.
  • Investment Nirvana:
    Forget Silicon Valley’s fading hype! The real gold rush is happening in Sri Lanka’s tech hubs and co-working spaces. Investors, open your wallets! Booming startups, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a skilled workforce make Sri Lanka the next hotspot for profitable, impactful investments.

But like a complex algorithm, building Sri Lanka’s ICT future needs constant optimization:

  • Tech Infusion:
    Forget outdated infrastructure! Public and private investments in high-speed internet, tech accelerators, and digital education are crucial to keep Sri Lanka’s digital wave surging. Be the angel investor, the incubator champion, the wind beneath the wings of Sri Lankan tech whizzes, and reap the rewards of a booming digital future.
  • Skill Upgrade:
    Forget outdated skillsets! Tech training programs, coding bootcamps, and industry-academia partnerships are vital to ensure Sri Lanka has the talent pool to stay ahead of the digital curve. Be the mentor, the trainer, the champion of Sri Lankan skills, and empower our workforce to build the future.
  • Global Collaboration:
    Forget working in silos! Collaboration with global tech giants, universities, and research institutions is key to unlocking the full potential of each byte. Be the bridge, the networker, the facilitator of connections, and help weave a Sri Lankan ICT fabric stronger than any firewall.

So, globetrotters, ditch the beach towel and pick up a keyboard! Invest, innovate, and join Sri Lanka’s ICT revolution. Be the catalyst that transforms dusty towns into buzzing tech hubs, sun-drenched cafes into innovation labs, and young talent into global game-changers. Together, we can rewrite the narrative, prove to the world that Sri Lanka’s got more than just sunshine and sand, and power our future with the code, connections, and unwavering spirit of a united, digitally-driven nation.

Ready to join the Sri Lankan ICT party? Share your thoughts, ideas, and expertise in the comments below. Let’s code the future, one passionate developer, one groundbreaking startup, and one click at a time!

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Aneslin Bala
Aneslin Bala

Written by Aneslin Bala

I am Aneslin Bala (MBA-Finance), CEO, Consultant for Corporate LMS, eCommerce and Cloud Services. Here I'm talking about SL Economics. https://linktr.ee/aneslin

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