DMS launches IBM Cloudability Managed Service program in Sri Lanka

• Initiative to drive FinOps adoption among enterprises

 DMS Software Technologies Ltd., successfully hosted «FinOps Unlocked: Cloud Clarity Delivered with IBM Cloudability» on 10 June at the Celestine Ballroom, Cinnamon Life, Colombo, attracting a full house of technology leaders, cloud professionals, CIOs, IT decision-makers, and business executives from leading organisations across Sri Lanka.

The event focused on helping organisations navigate the evolving landscape of cloud financial management and optimise cloud investments through FinOps best practices. As cloud adoption continues to accelerate, the forum provided valuable insights into transforming cloud expenditure into measurable business value while enhancing visibility, governance, and operational efficiency.

The opening session, «From Cloud Spend to Business Value: The FinOps Journey,» was delivered by IBM Corporation Partner Sales, ISA and SEA Vijay Balan. He highlighted the growing importance of FinOps in enabling organisations to align cloud spending with strategic business objectives, emphasising the need for stronger collaboration between finance, technology, and business teams.

The keynote presentation, «From Visibility to Control – Managing Cloud Spend at Scale,» was delivered by IBM Apptio Partner Technical Specialist (Asia Region) Madhur Kaushik. His session explored how organisations can gain deeper visibility into cloud costs, improve accountability, and establish effective governance frameworks through IBM Cloudability. He also walked the audience through a live demonstration of the Cloudability platform, showcasing its powerful capabilities in cloud cost management, spend optimisation, resource allocation, and real-time financial visibility, providing attendees with practical insights into how organisations can transform cloud data into actionable business intelligence.

A key highlight of the event was the announcement by DMS Software Technologies Director/CEO Lasantha Bogoda, on the launch of the DMS IBM Cloudability Managed Service Provider (MSP) Program in Sri Lanka. The initiative marks a significant milestone in supporting local enterprises with enhanced cloud cost management, financial accountability, and optimisation capabilities.

Bogoda said: “Cloud adoption has transformed the way businesses innovate and scale. However, realising the full value of cloud investments requires visibility, accountability, and continuous optimisation. Through the launch of the DMS IBM Cloudability MSP Program, we are empowering Sri Lankan organisations with FinOps expertise, tools, and managed services needed to maximise cloud value while maintaining financial discipline.”

The event concluded with insightful discussions, strategic networking opportunities, and expert-led knowledge-sharing sessions focused on cloud cost optimisation, governance, and value-driven cloud management. The strong participation and positive industry response underscored the growing emphasis Sri Lankan enterprises are placing on FinOps practices to strengthen financial accountability and maximise returns from cloud investments.

The launch of the DMS IBM Cloudability MSP Program further reinforces DMS Software Technologies’ commitment to supporting organisations in their digital transformation journeys through world-class cloud financial management solutions and managed services, helping enterprises unlock greater value from their cloud investments.