SLT-MOBITEL teams up with BaseKit Platform UK to launch new web builder ‘CubKit’ empowering Sri Lankan SMEs

SLT-MOBITEL has announced a strategic partnership with BaseKit Platform Limited, a UK-based company specializing in intuitive web development tools, to introduce a unique website development solution empowering Sri Lankan small and medium enterprise (SMEs).

Partnering with BaseKit to launch CubKit aligns with SLT-MOBITEL 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, SLT-MOBITEL 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’s MSME Product Development team has entered into an agreement with BaseKit Platform Limited to collaborate in introducing and distributing the product within the Sri Lankan market. MSMEs can now reap the benefits of an affordable, full-service website builder made accessible through SLT-MOBITEL's distribution capabilities across Sri Lanka.

At the hybrid event held recently, Simon Best, CEO, and Founder of BaseKit Platform Limited, attended virtually with Janaka Abeysinghe, Chief Executive Officer of SLT-MOBITEL Group, signing the agreement at the SLT-MOBITEL main Boardroom, in Sri Lanka. Carl Kill, Business Development Executive - at Basekit, also joined virtually.

Senior officers from SLT, including Prabhath Dahanayake, Chief Marketing Officer-SLT-MOBITEL Group, Selvendiran Vidyapan, General Manager - Enterprise and SME Products, Ravin Tharinda, Deputy General Manager Micro & SME Product Development & Management, Chamila Dharmasena, Manager Marketing MSME Product Development, Madhuka Bandara, Engineer MSME Product Development, were present on 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 optimization tool, and unlimited hosting space with unlimited bandwidth.

SLT-MOBITEL’s new product, dubbed ‘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 will provide businesses with the necessary features to establish a strong online presence and drive business growth.

Through the collaboration, MSME owners uncertain about digitization 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.

Simon Best, CEO and Founder of BaseKit Platform Limited, attended virtually, while Janaka Abeysinghe, Chief Executive Officer of SLT, signed the agreement at the SLT main boardroom in Sri Lanka. Representatives from both companies were present for the occasion.