National Development Bank PLC (NDB) proudly represented Sri Lanka at the prestigious Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2025, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with the nomination of its award-winning digital solutions, TradeLinc 2.0 and Secure360 2.0. This regional recognition follows the Bank’s recent success at the National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) 2025, where both platforms secured top honours, reinforcing NDB’s position at the forefront of technology-driven banking innovation.
APICTA 2025 brought together some of the most advanced technology solutions across the Asia-Pacific region, with 205 teams and 256 nominations competing from 12 economies. Against this highly competitive backdrop, NDB’s presence underscored the growing maturity of Sri Lanka’s digital capabilities and the Bank’s ability to develop solutions that stand shoulder to shoulder with regional and global counterparts.
At the heart of NDB’s participation was TradeLinc 2.0, the Bank’s flagship digital Supply Chain Financing platform that continues to redefine how businesses access working capital. Built with a strong focus on efficiency, transparency, and scalability, TradeLinc 2.0 addresses long-standing challenges in trade finance by replacing manual, paper-intensive processes with a fully digital, end-to-end ecosystem. By enabling faster onboarding, real-time visibility, and seamless collaboration between buyers, suppliers, and financiers, the platform plays a pivotal role in empowering SMEs and corporates alike, supporting one of the most critical engines of economic growth.
Complementing this was Secure360 2.0, NDB’s advanced, AI-powered security vulnerability and defence platform. Designed to proactively safeguard the Bank’s digital infrastructure, Secure360 2.0 leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify, analyse, and mitigate cyber threats before they materialise. In an era of escalating cyber risks, the platform reflects NDB’s commitment to resilient, future-ready banking by prioritising data protection, operational integrity, and customer trust.
The nomination of both solutions to APICTA 2025 is a strong affirmation that NDB’s digital innovations are not only relevant to the local market but are also competitive by international standards. It highlights the Bank’s strategic focus on building scalable, intelligent solutions that respond to real-world challenges faced by businesses and financial institutions across the region.
Representing NDB at APICTA 2025 was a cross-functional team that reflects the collaborative effort behind these innovations, comprising Sampath Kadupitiyage, Senior Manager – IT Security and Networking; Rukmal Dharmadasa, Chief Manager – Supply Chain Finance; Roshan Kalinga, Deputy Manager – Software Development; Pasindu Bandara, Junior Executive – IT Security; Isuru Rajaguru, Manager – Security Operations Center; and M.K. Shyamal Indika, Associate Manager – Software Development. Their participation underscores the depth of in-house expertise and the culture of innovation fostered within the Bank.
NDB’s journey from national recognition at NBQSA to regional representation at APICTA exemplifies its sustained investment in technology as a strategic enabler of growth, resilience, and competitiveness. By developing homegrown solutions that meet evolving customer needs while aligning with global best practices, the Bank continues to contribute meaningfully to Sri Lanka’s digital advancement.
As NDB moves forward, it remains committed to harnessing technology to deliver smarter, safer, and more inclusive financial solutions, demonstrating that Sri Lankan innovation can successfully take its place on the global stage.
NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. NDB was named Sri Lanka’s Best Digital Bank for SMEs at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025 and was awarded Domestic Retail Bank of the Year – Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking and Finance Magazine (Singapore) Awards 2024. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.
Photo caption (L to R): Sampath Kadupitiyage – Senior Manager – IT Security and Networking, NDB; Rukmal Dharmadasa – Chief Manager – Supply Chain Finance, NDB; Roshan Kalinga – Deputy Manager – Software Development, NDB; Pasindu Bandara – Junior Executive – IT Security, NDB; Isuru Rajaguru – Manager Security Operations Center, NDB; M.K. Shyamal Indika – Associate Manager, Software Development, NDB.
