Dialog Enterprise powers HNB Investment Bank’s digital transformation with future-ready cloud and communication solutions

From left: Manager – IT Dulitha Munasinghe, Chief Strategy Officer Yaveen Jayasekara, Vice President – Information Technology/Head of IT Sanjeewa Wickramanayake, HNB Securities Chief Executive Officer Shehan Stembo, HNB Stockbrokers Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director Prashan Fernando, Dialog Enterprise Group Chief Officer Navin Pieris, Assistant Vice President – Sales, Large Enterprise, Government and Emerging Enterprise Products Roshan Silva, Lead – Solutions Engineering Rasika Gonawala, Senior Account Manager – Data Centre and Cloud Services Anushka M. Perera, and Senior Account Manager – Large Enterprise Gwendaline Anthony

Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, has partnered with HNB Investment Bank (HNBIB), encompassing HNB Stockbrokers, HNB Securities, and its corporate finance arm, to deploy a comprehensive suite of ICT infrastructure solutions. This strategic collaboration marks a major milestone in HNB Investment bank’s digital transformation journey, further cementing Dialog Enterprise’s leadership as Sri Lanka’s No.1 ICT solutions provider.

Recognising Dialog Enterprise as a trusted technology partner, HNB Investment Bank selected Dialog Enterprise to deliver advanced Dialog Cloud services and Fixed Voice Communication solutions tailored to the bank’s evolving operational requirements. As part of this initiative, the bank now leverages Dialog Cloud services, including secure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS), Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS), and Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), along with Tier III Data Center co-location featuring enterprise-grade infrastructure and high-performance, low-latency cloud connectivity to ensure seamless operation of mission-critical systems while maintaining compliance with regulatory, data security, and high-availability standards.

Importantly, Dialog Cloud is fully aligned with global best practices and certified for ISO/IEC 27017 and 27018, reinforcing its commitment to cloud-specific information security and the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in cloud environments. This assures enterprise clients like HNB Investment Bank of a cloud infrastructure that prioritises confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

In parallel, Dialog Enterprise’s Fixed Voice Communication solution offers a reliable, high-performance voice platform designed to optimise internal collaboration and customer engagement. With Dialog’s island-wide infrastructure and 24/7 support, HNB Investment Bank now benefits from greater agility, secure data exchange, and uninterrupted communication, all vital to scaling operations and delivering premium financial services.

“This has been a longstanding project, carefully planned with the future in mind. The solutions delivered by Dialog Enterprise have laid a strong and scalable foundation that benefits the organisation as a whole, supporting greater speed, security, and efficiency across all levels,” said HNB Investment Bank Head of IT Sanjeewa Wickramanayake.

“Strengthening our digital infrastructure was not just an upgrade. It was a strategic imperative. As our operations expand and client expectations grow, we needed a technology partner who could offer the infrastructure and reliability to match. Dialog Enterprise brought both expertise and execution to the table, enabling us to modernise core systems, improve security, and create a more agile foundation for the future of our institution,” said HNB Stockbrokers Ltd., Director/CEO Prashan Fernando.

“We are proud to support HNB Investment Bank with a comprehensive solution stack that addresses today’s enterprise challenges, from secure cloud access to always-on communications,” said Dialog Enterprise Group Chief Enterprise Officer Navin Pieris. “As Sri Lanka’s No.1 ICT solutions provider, we are committed to enabling the country’s leading institutions to transform with confidence.”

Dialog Enterprise’s implementation at HNB Investment Bank reflects its broader mission to empower Sri Lanka’s financial institutions with intelligent, secure, and future-ready infrastructure. With end-to-end managed services, cloud-native integrations, scalable deployment models, and globally compliant deployment models, Dialog Enterprise continues to help organisations accelerate digital growth while ensuring compliance and business resilience.