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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, …

January 22, 2025:  The Union Budget 2025-26 is expected to address key challenges in IT, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and sustainability. Industry leaders share their insights on policies needed to boost growth and innovation. Technology and Cybersecurity Amit Chadha, CEO of L&T Technology Services, highlights the importance of R&D. “Policies incentivizing digital transformation and AI-led advancements will drive India’s leadership in ER&D.” …

In this cover story, explore the top tech trends shaping 2025 and a comprehensive overview of 2024, highlighting innovations like AI, green technology, and cybersecurity, along with their impact on the channel ecosystem and strategies for growth. Author- Kalpana Singhal As 2024 comes to a close, the technology industry finds itself at a crossroads of innovation and adaptation. This year …

Author – Kalpana Singhal As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, resellers, VARs, and IT consultants must be prepared to guide their clients through a complex environment. From quantum threats to the mainstream rise of deepfake attacks, 2025 will be a year of both challenges and opportunities for businesses—and the channel is uniquely positioned to provide the expertise and technology …

India’s IT spending is projected to reach $160 billion in 2025, marking an 11.2% increase from 2024, as per recent industry forecasts. This growth reflects a strategic shift by Chief Information Officers (CIOs) across the country, who are prioritizing investments in generative AI (GenAI), cybersecurity, and data infrastructure to support digital transformation. Generative AI Moves from Concept to Reality In …

India’s growing appeal as a hub for Global Capability Centers (GCCs) is capturing the attention of Fortune 500 companies as well as a wide range of small and mid-sized businesses. In fact, GCCs have undergone a profound transformation, evolving from cost-saving back-office operations into key innovation engines for multinational corporations. India, which hosts more than half of the world’s GCCs, …

Authored by: Anant Deshpande, Regional Vice President, India & ASEAN, DigiCert India has already become a leader in digital innovation and digital trust is foundational to digitization. With close to a billion ‘Digital Nagriks,’ India is one of the largest connected nations. Therefore, having the ability to secure every digital transaction is key. There have been concerted efforts at the policy …

In today’s fiercely competitive IT landscape, customer experience (CX) has become more than just a buzzword—it’s now a business imperative. For IT channel partners, delivering more than just technical solutions is the key to winning long-term client loyalty. It’s about enhancing every touchpoint in the customer journey through personalized, proactive service. This story dives into how leading IT solution providers …