SLT-Mobitel has recently announced a strategic partnership with BaseKit Platform Ltd., a UK-based company specialising in intuitive web development tools, to introduce a unique website development solution empowering Sri Lankan Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Partnering with BaseKit to launch CubKit aligns with SLT-Mobitel’s mission to digitally empower every Sri Lankan business, delivering innovative new services tailored for the Sri Lankan market. By providing SMEs with do-it-yourself web-building capabilities, the company aims to make quality web development and e-commerce accessible and affordable, in addition to accelerating digital transformation and e-commerce adoption.
The SLT-Mobitel MSME Product Development team has entered into an agreement with BaseKit Platform Ltd. to collaborate in introducing and distributing the product within the Sri Lankan market. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can now reap the benefits of an affordable, full-service website builder made accessible through its distribution capabilities across Sri Lanka.
At the hybrid event held recently, BaseKit Platform Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder Simon Best attended virtually alongside SLT-Mobitel Group CEO Janaka Abeysinghe, signing the agreement at the company’s main boardroom in Sri Lanka. BaseKit Platform Business Development Executive Carl Kill also joined virtually.
Senior officers from SLT-Mobitel including Chief Marketing Officer Prabhath Dahanayake, General Manager (Enterprise and SME Products) Selvendiran Vidyapan, Deputy General Manager (Micro and SME Product Development and Management) Ravin Tharinda, Manager Marketing (MSME Product Development) Chamila Dharmasena, and Engineer (MSME Product Development) Madhuka Bandara were present at the occasion.
The CubKit Web Builder, a rebranded version of the BaseKit web builder, will be available via hostingcub.com, offering attractive features such as a user-friendly interface, seamless integration with booking engines, the option for customers to integrate their own local payment gateways, an SEO optimisation tool, and unlimited hosting space with unlimited bandwidth.
CubKit enables intuitive drag-and-drop website creation without advanced IT skills and is designed to help businesses establish a dynamic web presence faster and easier, marking a significant milestone for SME businesses in Sri Lanka with an easy and no-code web builder solution. The tool is intended to provide businesses with the necessary features to establish a strong online presence and drive business growth.
Through the collaboration, MSME owners uncertain about digitisation now have a trusted partner in SLT-Mobitel to guide them in getting online via Basekit’s platform, helping them unlock new revenue streams while maintaining control over their online brand and operations.