Sri Lanka's digital transformation and observability adoption: Vision, gaps, and needs
About this interview
As Sri Lanka navigates its economic recovery, the government has launched the National Digital Strategy 2030, a vision aimed at accelerating digital transformation and unlocking the country’s economic potential.
In this context, we sat down with Mohnissh Manukulasuriya and Idhrees Iflal from Safe Engine, to explore Sri Lanka's evolving digital landscape. Our conversation focused on how national policies are shaping the country's technology adoption and the role of full-stack observability in supporting this transformation.
What we discussed
- The current state of digital transformation in Sri Lanka (2025)
- How new government policies are influencing the country's business IT adoption
- Key observability challenges and knowledge gaps in the region
- Why full-stack observability is essential for a growing digital economy
About the speaker
Mohnissh Manukulasuriya serves as Territory Channel Manager for AEC West at Kaspersky, Sri Lanka. He holds a BSc in Cyber Security from Edith Cowan University and has hands-on experience as a Systems Engineer at South Asian Technologies (Safe Engine). With a background in cybersecurity and strong experience supporting enterprise partners, he focuses on strengthening partner ecosystems and enabling organizations to enhance their security posture.
Idhrees Iflal is SaaS & Infrastructure Sales Specialist at Safe Engine Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka & Maldives, managing sales and distribution of ITSM, NMS, APM, and endpoint security solutions as well as Veriato cybersecurity products. Recognized as ManageEngine's Customer Marketing Champion of the Year 2024, he drives business development, partner ecosystems, OEM management, and lead generation for endpoint management, SIEM, and observability tools.