Enterprise technology is at an inflection point. Traditional ERP systems, once seen as indispensable, have become increasingly burdensome for organizations, costly to deploy, rigid in structure, and too slow for todayʼs competitive markets. Businesses are now demanding solutions that align with growth ambitions, enhance efficiency, and deliver clear returns on investment.

It is against this backdrop that BUOST, a global consulting and AI-driven digital transformation firm founded by Thisara Jayasinghe, has launched The925. Developed as a product innovation beyond BUOSTʼs consultancy practice, The925 is an AI-powered workflow platform that automates and streamlines key functions across HR, finance, IT, and compliance. Jayasinghe was later joined by Keshan Sandeepa and Hirishegan Karuneswaran, co-founders of The925, who contributed to building it into a comprehensive enterprise-ready platform.



Strategic Partnership 

To fast-track adoption, BUOST has entered a strategic alliance with Vornex, a Sri Lanka - based digital solutions provider with strong credentials in ERP, blockchain, and enterprise technology. Co-founded by Prashan Vidwantha Thilakawardena, Vornex combines over nine years of experience in corporate consulting with a leadership team that brings more than 18 years of software engineering and business development expertise. 

This blend of technical proficiency and commercial insight positions Vornex as a critical partner for integrating The925 into enterprise-scale environments. The partnership leverages BUOSTʼs innovation and product leadership with Vornexʼs proven ability to implement and scale complex enterprise systems. Together, the two firms are demonstrating how Sri Lanka can export homegrown innovation while offering organizations a lean, intelligent, and globally competitive alternative to ERP.

Quotes 

'ERP was built for a different era. Itʼs heavy, slow, and too costly for the realities of today. The925 gives businesses agility, AI-powered flows, contract automation, real-time analytics, and a knowledge assistant that works for every employee,ˮ said Thisara Jayasinghe, Founder/Senior Partner - Growth at BUOST, joined by The925 co-founders Keshan Sandeepa and Hirishegan Karuneswaran.

'The925 is what the future of operations looks like. Our partnership with BUOST allows us to deliver a fully automated, intelligent workflow solution that adapts to each organization, leaner, faster, and smarter than anything ERP can offer,ˮ noted Prashan Thilakawardena, Co Founder & Director of Vornex. 



Why The925 Matters 

The925 introduces a new model for enterprise efficiency, one that directly addresses cost and productivity challenges. Workflows that previously took months to configure can now be created within minutes, through scratch builds, template adaptations, or AI-generated processes. The platformʼs intelligent assistant, OrgAI, acts as an inte al knowledge guide, handling queries, clarifying policies, and even executing workflows on behalf of employees. Its persistent employee identity ensures secure, transferable records across organizations, cutting administrative costs and supporting compliance. 


At the operational level, Databox transforms workflows into auditable, real-time data sets that provide actionable insight for decision-makers. Managers gain visibility into bottlenecks, accountability is strengthened, and reporting becomes seamless. Combined with its modular design, which extends across all core enterprise functions, The925 reduces overheads while enabling organizations to focus resources on innovation and growth. 


The BUOST Vornex partnership represents more than a product launch. It positions Sri Lanka as a hub for enterprise-grade AI innovation while offering global businesses a platform that delivers measurable business value. With overseas capital already secured, The925 is poised to compete inte ationally as the next-generation alte ative to ERP.







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