Retail IT Hosts Enterprise Retail Technology Forum, Launches Adler ERP & Face Recognition Based Loyalty Systems in Sri Lanka!

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Retail IT (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading retail technology solutions provider, recently hosted “Retail Industry : Technology Trends 2026 – The Enterprise Experience” at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, unveiling its 2026 roadmap for enterprise retail transformation.

The forum explored how retailers and large organisations must evolve amid growing operational complexity, integration requirements, and heightened security expectations.

The event brought together retail business owners, operations directors, and senior enterprise decision-makers from across Sri Lanka, representing a diverse cross-section of the retail and enterprise sectors.

The programme focused on real-world applications of enterprise technology, featuring live demonstrations that showcased how integrated ERP platforms, advanced POS systems, advanced loyalty and intelligent security solutions can work in unison to enhance efficiency, visibility, and scalability in complex retail environments.

A highlight of the evening was the Sri Lankan launch of Adler ERP, an integrated enterprise business management platform introduced through practical use cases illustrating how retail operations, data management & customer management can function as a single, unified ecosystem.

The latest retail specific devices such as POS & Kitchen Display devices were showcased by Ms. Kelly Lee of Posiflex Taiwan.

Speaking at the event, Chandima Wickramatunge – CEO, - IT Cluster for the Sumathi Group said,

“From ERP systems and POS platforms to digital payments and analytics, the retail ecosystem is converging into a single enterprise experience, and retailers need to rely on not many, but ideally, one partner to deliver the best support”
The programme also featured expert-led discussions and solution walkthroughs that addressed current challenges faced by retail and enterprise leaders, including system integration, data-driven decision-making, and operational resilience.

Participants were able to interact directly with the technologies on display, bridging strategic vision with on-the-ground execution.

Retail IT’s enterprise showcase was delivered with the technology and infrastructure expertise of Sumathi Information Technologies (Sumathi IT), the Group’s specialist systems Integrator arm.

As authorised business partners for leading global technology providers, SIT deploys highly certified engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions across enterprise networking, information security, unified communications, smart infrastructure, cloud platforms and end-use devices.

Through the combined strengths of Retail IT’s retail-focused innovation and SIT’s enterprise infrastructure capabilities, it now offers islandwide rapid response technical and software support to its customers further strengthening its offering to the retail sector.

Driven by a commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Retail IT reinforced its leadership in Sri Lanka’s retail technology sector, highlighting its continued role in supporting retailers as they transition toward digital-first operations through practical, scalable solutions backed by proven service delivery and deep industry expertise.

About Retail IT (RIT)

Retail IT (Pvt) Ltd, part of the Sumathi Holdings Group, is Sri Lanka’s foremost retail technology solutions provider, trusted by the nation’s top retail brands for over three decades.

The company delivers a complete portfolio of next-generation POS hardware and software, barcode and labeling systems, workforce management solutions, and retail-specific business applications.

Known for its deep industry expertise and customer-centric approach, Retail IT continues to shape the future of Sri Lanka’s retail landscape through intelligent, scalable, and high-performance technology solutions.

About Sumathi Information Technologies (SIT)

Sumathi Information Technologies (SIT), a member of the Sumathi Holdings Group, is a premier provider of enterprise, infrastructure and digital transformation solutions in Sri Lanka.

Renowned for delivering mission-critical technology platforms, SIT specialises in end-to-end infrastructure design, systems integration, cybersecurity, data centre solutions, and smart retail technologies.

With a strong reputation for reliability, innovation, and service excellence, SIT partners with leading organisations to build resilient, future-ready digital ecosystems that accelerate growth and operational performance.

Photo Caption

Top left: Chadu Sumathipala, Executive Director – Sumathi Holdings, delivering the opening address, top right: industry leaders in discussion on enterprise integration, data-driven decision-making and operational resilience; centre right: retail and enterprise stakeholders in attendance; bottom left: the official Sri Lankan launch of Adler ERP; bottom right: live demonstrations of integrated POS and face recognition–based loyalty technologies, translating strategy into practical, enterprise-ready solutions.