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Kaiko Studios and TheBlock lead ecosystem collaboration as sovereign wealth funds and VCs flood the UAE’s AI space As AI continues to redefine the global tech landscape, the UAE is fast becoming a magnet for colossal investments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Sovereign wealth funds such as Mubadala, ADQ, and the newly formed MGX AI-super fund—targeting assets over $100 billion—are aggressively steering capital …

Rising Threats and the Expanding Use of AI and GenAI Will Remain Key Growth Drivers Worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to reach $213 billion in 2025, up from $193 billion in 2024, according to Gartner, Inc. Spending is estimated to increase 12.5% in 2026 to total $240 billion. In line with this global trend, end-user spending on …

BD Soft, one of India’s leading IT security distributors, is making waves in the channel ecosystem, reporting impressive triple-digit growth under the dynamic leadership of Zakir Hussain Rangwala, CEO of BD Soft. Known for his strategic vision and deep channel expertise, Zakir has been instrumental in positioning BD Soft as a trusted value-added distributor in India’s competitive cybersecurity landscape. The …

Indian IT partners, system integrators (SIs), and managed service providers (MSPs) are no longer just resellers — they have evolved into the architects of India’s digital transformation. From AI to edge computing, partners across metro cities and Tier-2/3 towns are capitalizing on 2025’s most influential tech trends to deliver innovation across BFSI, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Generative AI Goes Mainstream …

As organisations worldwide race to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI), Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are emerging as the voices of reason, urging businesses to prioritise strategy, governance, and risk management over hype. With AI increasingly positioned as a business game-changer, experts caution that unplanned adoption could lead to unintended consequences, failed projects, and damaged trust. Recent reports suggest a growing public …

India’s IT distribution ecosystem has long been the backbone of the tech supply chain. Traditionally focused on logistics, inventory management, and credit facilitation, distributors have served as enablers of reach and access for OEMs and the reseller community. But the rules of the game are changing. With rapid digital transformation, customer demands are no longer limited to product procurement—they are …

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) are quickly becoming the backbone of digital transformation across industries. With the proliferation of cloud platforms, low-code tools, and API-driven ecosystems, ISVs are uniquely positioned to solve hyper-specific challenges for businesses—often filling gaps that large software providers can’t. Their agility and domain expertise allow them to build and deliver tailored solutions for verticals like healthcare, logistics, …

From Channel to Co-Innovation Core As we look toward 2030, India’s channel ecosystem stands on the threshold of a revolution. The era of transactional partnerships is giving way to a new model defined by co-creation, platformization, and purpose-driven collaboration. No longer just conduits for technology delivery, partners have emerged as innovation catalysts, data custodians, and business model transformers. Over the …

By – Shishir Choudhary, VP GCC India, YASH Technologies In recent years, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have become a strategic choice for businesses looking to expand their capabilities and optimize costs. While large multinational corporations have traditionally led the trend of establishing GCCs, small and mid-sized businesses (mid-market companies) are exploring this opportunity as they scale and globalize their operations. …

The Union Budget 2025 lays the foundation for India’s digital transformation, with a strong push for AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. Key highlights include ₹20,000 crore for AI startups, tax incentives for MSMEs, ₹11.2 trillion for IT infrastructure, and skilling 1M+ professionals. Read expert analysis on how this budget shapes the future for IT service providers, channel partners, …