IronOne Commends President of Sri Lanka’s Task Force for Promoting AI Usage in the Country.

IronOne Technologies, a leading IT solutions provider specializing in AI solutions, is honored to have participated in the recent discussions held by President Ranil Wickremesinghe regarding the potential of artificial intelligence in Sri Lanka. IronOne welcomes and commends the President’s announcement regarding the formation of a task force to promote the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sri Lanka. This initiative is expected to position Sri Lanka at the forefront of AI technology, fostering enhanced efficiency, competitiveness, and overall economic growth.

With extensive experience in delivering custom AI solutions to global clients, including Europe and the USA, IronOne is proud to contribute to this transformative journey. The initiative also presents a remarkable opportunity for Sri Lanka’s private sector to leverage the talents of its skilled graduates and provide IT services to a global clientele, generating significant revenue for the country. The company firmly believes that offering AI services to global clients will give Sri Lanka a competitive advantage due to its ability to provide high-quality services at a comparatively lower cost. Moreover, the company highlights the need to seize international market opportunities amidst global inflation.

The President stressed the importance of taking prompt action to increase AI’s contribution to the gross domestic product in the coming years. While the IT sector currently contribute approximately USD 1.9 billion annually to Sri Lanka’s gross national income, the potential contribution of AI remains untapped. Officials have been instructed to establish a system to track AI contributions.

“As one of the leading Sri Lankan AI solution providers to global markets, we are delighted to have participated in the discussions held by President Ranil Wickremesinghe last week”, said Lakmini Wijesundera, Founder and Executive Director of IronOne Technologies.“This initiative will put Sri Lanka ahead of the curve when it comes to AI technology and help the country establish itself in the global AI tech landscape.”

President Wickremesinghe also emphasized the immense potential of AI across various sectors, including agriculture, education, health, fisheries, and industry. He instructed the Ministry of Technology to form a presidential task force comprising AI experts to prepare a concept paper that promotes AI adoption in the country. IronOne applauds the President’s efforts to develop an enabling environment that requires a stronger technological infrastructure to create a digital economy. The company also supports the government’s plan to allocate one billion rupees for AI technology next year.

The company is confident that by prioritizing and investing in AI technology, Sri Lanka can drive advancements and reforms in key industry sectors. IronOne is committed to supporting the government’s endeavors to promote the use of AI in the country and believes this initiative will create substantial opportunities for Sri Lanka to become a leader in AI technology and a hub for IT services.

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