UP CM Yogi Adityanath Launches Tech Facility
𝗛𝗼𝗻’𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵, 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗶 𝗔𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵 inaugurated the facility and highlighted the state’s commitment to technological growth.
The curtains went up on the largest AI-ready Data Center Campus in North India – Noida 02, marking a new era in digital infrastructure.
The event started with a traditional pooja, followed by the ribbon-cutting ceremony and inauguration of the commemorative plaque following which the Chief Minister undertook a tour of the facility and the Global Command Control Center.
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗮 𝟬𝟮:
- 130+ MW IT capacity
- 10 levels of access control
- 4 dedicated fiber paths
- Access to cloud, network nodes, and OTT
- IGBC Gold Certified
- 70% renewable energy eventually
Sify Europe – ITW 2024
In May 2024 Howard Thomas (MD Europe) joined a number of the Sify Senior Leadership Team at the ITW 2024 conference in Washington DC. The conference was attended by over 6000 senior delegates from all over the world representing organisations across all areas of the Network and Telecoms industry.
As is customary, meetings with customers, partners and suppliers were proactively arranged ahead of the conference and Howard attended over 26 prearranged meetings across 3 days. Each of the meetings have different objectives and agendas, but many resulted in new opportunities being created for Network and Data Centre Opps in India. In addition, we were able to make new Exec level relationships with key accounts and utilise the opportunity to introduce our Chairman to executives located in Europe.
As ever, the ITW conference was a huge success and helps Sify Europe to continue to build on its brand recognition and relevance as a key service provider and partner for network and DC services in India.
18th Data Center Summit – 2024
Sify participated as a Title Sponsor at the 18th Data Center Summit and Awards on 24th April 2024 in Mumbai.
Mr. Prashant Pereira (VP & Product Head Data Centers) conducted a power session on the topic ‘Foundations of Al Ready Data Centers’ where he outlined strategies for effective data centre management, innovations with Al and the deployment of sustainable technologies.
Mr. Gitesh Mahajan (Business Head, Data Center Services) participated in the case study panel discussion on the topic ‘Data Centre Strategy and the Changing Role of the CIO’ where he discussed about the future of data centres, effective and intelligent power management, security and disaster recovery planning, and business continuity.
Sify won an award in this event under the category “Best use of Al in Data Center& Operational Excellence Award”
Venue
Mumbai
Date
24th April 2024
Bangalore 02 inauguration
The groundbreaking ceremony for our new state-of-the-art data center at Bengaluru 02 was held recently Ready for the Future: Bengaluru 02 is designed for 2 towers with total IT capacityof 22+ MW and 4500+ racks. The new data center will be Al-ready backed by liquid cooling, with a focus on green energy and automation led operational excellence.
With 190+ MW of IT power capacity and expanding to 350+ MW, we are ready to meet our customers incoming digital infra demands.
Bengaluru 02: Hyperscale, Hyperconnected, Green, Al-ready.
Venue
Bengaluru
Sify – Google workshop
A thought-provoking discussion on strategic transformation of IT with Sify & Google was conducted on 9th May in Google office, Mumbai.
This session was be led by Anitosh Halder, SVP & Business Head – Cloud & IT Managed Services, Sify & Dilip Nathani, Customer Engineer – SAP Specialist, Google Cloud along with seasoned IT professionals to discuss, assess, and chart out the best suited cloud strategy.
Key Discussion Points:
- Modernizing infrastructure for a cloud first strategy
- Orchestrating the right outcomes using managed services
- Making cloud security easy to manage & revolutionize
- Optimizing cloud costs with frugal innovation
- Planning the right balance betweenon-premises & cloud
Venue
Google office, Mumbai
Date
9th May
Sify at impact 2024
Sify recently participated in Impact 2024, an event hosted by its channel partner Arrow PC. The event served as a platform for showcasing cutting-edge technological advancements and fostering collaboration among industry leaders. Sify’s involvement underscored its commitment to driving digital transformation and innovation across various sectors.
The event featured insightful discussions, product demonstrations, and networking opportunities, allowing Sify to highlight its solutions and services that empower businesses to navigate the complexities of the digital age.
This collaboration with Arrow PC not only strengthened their partnership but also reinforced Sify’s position as a key player in the technology landscape.
Sify-HPE CIO Connect, Kolkata
Interactive session with Data Center Expert – Mr. N. K. Singh
Mr. N. K. Singh discussed various aspects of Data Center essentials such as planning, due diligence, health checks, and outages. The session was followed by a small discussion around Sify’s Data Center capabilities by Mr. Girish Dhavale, CTO, Data Center & Colocation Services.
Sify Kolkata DC Tour
The CIOs were given a guided tour of Sify’s state-of-the-art Cloud Data Center in Kolkata. At the conclusion of the Data Center tour, the guests were shifted to the venue – Taal Kutir Convention Center at Taj Hotels.
Fireside Chat and Audience Q&A
At Taal Kutir Convention Center the guests witnessed a sharp and insightful talk by Mr. Kamal Nath, CEO, Sify Technologies on “CIO Agenda 2023: Re-balancing through re-calibration.” Kamal also spoke about changes in the lives of CIOs and their priorities in the post-pandemic era. This session was followed by a Fireside Chat & Audience Q&A with Kamal Nath from Sify Technologies and Bhawna Agarwal from HPE- India.
Special Session with World-renowned Mentalist Mr. Roy Zaltsman
The event concluded with a special performance from world-renowned mentalist from Israel, Mr. Roy Zaltsman, who mesmerized the audiences with his quirky antics and mindboggling acts.
Venue
Kolkata DC Office + Taal Kutir Convention Center – Taj Hotels, New Town Kolkata
Date
13th Jan 2023
Time
3:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Organizer/partner
HPE, INFOCOM (ABP)
Sify-Zoom Executive RoundTable Conference
Sify, in partnership with Zoom conducted a RoundTable conference on “Delivering a Truly Hybrid Customer Experience” for MRD Segment.
The 90-minute discussion, moderated by Tirthankar Mitra, witnessed 12 CIOs share their valuable insights on how organizations are having to rethink traditional customer service business models and pivot to generate a positive experience that re-establishes brand stickiness.
Key points highlighted during the engaging discussion:
- Role of employee experience and empowerment of internal teams in customer retention and satisfaction.
- Importance of building better synergies between teams to elevate the overall customer experience.
- Role of Sify in addressing these and how Sify can help Cooperative banks to take the next step towards Digital transformation.
- Emerging trends with regards to adoption of collaboration solutions in building trust.
- How does an enterprise create a positive CX that establishes brand stickiness.
Venue
The Westin Hotel, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Date
16th Dec 2022
Time
06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Partner
Zoom
Cloud Community Conference for BFIS
Sify, in collaboration with its channel partner WorldWide ITES, concluded the Cloud Community Conference for BFIS.
The conference was focused on addressing the following:
- RBI guidelines for Cloud Computing for Cooperative banks and NABARD Initiatives.
- Cloud Frameworks, Data security for cooperative banks in line with RBI guidelines.
- Role of Sify in addressing these and how Sify can help Cooperative banks to take the next step towards Digital transformation.
- The Economics of Cloud: Are CXOs Falling for Baits?
- Is Cloud Taking Center Stage?
The conference was powered by Sify Technologies with interactive sessions from Anitosh Halder on Cloud Adoption enabled by a modern hybrid Cloud Platform, Deepak Jain on Cloud computing framework for Co-operative Banks followed by an interactive open session with the attendees.
Following were some key concerns raised by the attendees:
- High DB License price
- Data Security in Cloud
- Will Cloud migration result in manpower reduction?
- Will Cloud migration create more training challenges in Ops.?
Venue
Sanjay Ghodawat University campus, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Date
15th Dec 2022
Time
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Organizers
World Wide ITES
India Cloud Summit
Sify Technologies, participated as a presenting partner in the annual CIO.inc’s India Cloud Summit 2022 – (Delhi, Bangalore & Mumbai) to discuss the potential of growth with cloud and to address its challenges. The summit featured key stakeholders discussing topics of strategic importance and sharing ideas for the future.
The summit was followed by an exclusive CXO roundtable while focusing on the topic: Efficient Cloud Migration for Cloud-native, Future-ready Business.
The daylong event featured many industry veterans discussing and delivering their thoughts and viewpoints on various topics like:
- Business Transformation: How Cloud-Based Platforms Help in Gaining Business Agility, Enterprise of the Future
- Does Cloud Address Demands of a Legacy Business and Promote Growth?
- Re-balancing through re-calibration: CIOs operationalizing pandemic-era innovation
- The Economics of Cloud: Are CXOs Falling for Baits?
- Is Cloud Taking Center Stage?
The CXO roundtable was primarily a healthy discussion with more than 10 CXO’s on: Efficient Cloud Migration for Cloud-native, Future-ready Business.
The Spotlights were on the following pointers:
- Changing business objectives and need for cloud modernization.
- Challenges of migrating and modernizing mission-critical workloads in cloud
- Intelligent approaches to process and governance issues in managing disparate cloud environments.
- Creating innovative Cloud-native architectures for future-ready business
- Capabilities of Sify in creating seamless migration and post-migration scenarios with tech prowess from AWS
Venue
Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai
Date
23th, 25th and 29th Nov 2022
Organizers
ISMG
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SAP Certified in Cloud & Infra Ops
Offering an infrastructure and cloud services portfolio tailored to SAP customers. Cloud service offerings from providers certified by SAP encompass on-demand infrastructure and on-demand services for SAP products.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
PCI DSS V3.2.1
Sify ensures that customers utilizing data center colocation services have peace of mind with PCI DSS compliance, which guarantees robust physical security measures to safeguard their sensitive data, mitigating the risk of unauthorized access and ensuring adherence to industry standards for data protection.
SSAE 18 SOC2
Quality Certification for Cloud Security and SOC Services
PCI DSS version 3.2.1
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard for Datacenter hosting service for physical space-Co-location.
ISO 27017-2015 Sify Cloud Services
Management of Information Security System for Managed Cloud Services
ISO 27018-2019 Sify Cloud Services
Management of Information Security System for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in Managed Cloud Services
CMMI SVC V1.3 ML3
Process Certification for Software Integration division (Forum, I-Test Reg. and eLearning – LT)
ISO 20000-1;2011 Sify DC Managed Services
The IT Service Management System that supports the Co-location, Hosting and Managed Hosting Services provided from the Data Centers of Sify Technologies Limited to external customers in accordance with Sify Data Center service catalogue
ISO 9001:2015
Development of computer based training (CBT) and web based training (WBT) including instructional design, development of content & multimedia graphics
CMMI DEV V2.0 ML5
Process Certification for Software Integration division (Forum, I-Test Reg. and eLearning – LT)
ISO/IEC 27001:2013
Information security management system for software design, development, maintenance and support in accordance with statement of applicability version version 3.0 dated 01/11/2017
ISO 27001:2013
Providing Data Center, Cloud and Managed IT Services, Security Operations Center (SOC) Services, E-hosted Voice Application Services, MPLS Services, Internet Services, Network Operations Centre (NOC) Services
TL 9000:2016-(V) R6.3/R5.7
Provision of Enterprise Network Services, Network Integration Services including Design, Implementation and Support, MPLS ,Internet and Network Operations Center Services
ISO 9001:2015
Enterprise sales, provisioning, support and customer relationship management of ICT solutions & services including VPN, network, voice, datacenter hosting, integration services, security services, cloud and managed services
SAP Certified in Apps Ops for Business Suite
Offering maintenance, daily operation, and ongoing functional support for SAP business applications. These services can currently be certified for SAP Business Suite.
SAP Certified in Apps Ops for S/4HANA
Offering maintenance, daily operation, and ongoing functional support for SAP business applications. These services can currently be certified for SAP S/4HANA.
SAP Certified in HANA Ops
Delivering operations services for solutions powered by the SAP HANA business data platform, with high-quality operational standards.
SAP Certified in Hosting Ops
Operating and maintaining SAP applications, and offering complete hosting packages tailored to the customer’s SAP product portfolio. Extensive technical SAP administration skills and experience are mandatory.
Assurance on the design and operating effectiveness
SSAE18 SOC 2-Type 2
Sify demonstrates its commitment to data security, confidentiality, availability, processing integrity, and privacy through SSAE18 SOC 2-Type 2, providing customers with assurance that their information is handled with the highest level of security, reliability, and compliance.
Assurance about the internal controls in place at service organizations that impact the financial statements of the user entities.
SSAE18 SOC 1-Type 2
Sify offers the assurance and confidence customers seek through SSAE18 SOC 1-Type 2, validating the effectiveness of our internal controls and processes to ensure reliable financial reporting and enhance trust in their business operations.
Environmental Management systems (EMS)
ISO 14001:2015
Sify demonstrates its dedication to environmental management through ISO 14001, enabling customers to reduce their environmental impact, strengthen their reputation as environmentally conscious organizations, and contribute to a sustainable future.
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&S)
ISO 45001:2018
Sify necessitate ISO 45001 to create a safe and healthy workplace, reducing accidents and focusing on staff well-being to boost output and contentment among Sify’s clientele.
Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) framework for software and product development.
CMMI Development V 2.0 – Level 5
Sify leverages CMMi for development to deliver software products of exceptional quality, built with a robust structure and reliability, that precisely align with our customers’ expectations and strategic business objectives.
CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) Services Level 3 is a maturity level within the CMMI framework that assesses the process Capability and performance of organizations providing services.
CMMI Services V 2.0 –Level 3
Sify leverages CMMi for service to deliver customized, high-quality, and efficient services that precisely cater to the unique needs and requirements of our customers, ensuring their satisfaction and reliability.
Quality Management System (QMS) standard specifically designed for the telecommunications industry
TL 9000:2016-(V) R6.3/R5.7
Sify utilizes TL9000 to ensure the delivery of high-quality telecommunications products and services, enabling enhanced customer satisfaction and improved operational efficiency for our customers.
Concurrently Maintainable Site Infrastructure
“TIA-942-B:2017(Rated-3 Data Center)”
Sify, as a Colocation Data Center service provider, leverages TIA-942 Tier 3 standards to offer customers a dependable and resilient data center infrastructure that incorporates redundant components, thereby mitigating the risk of downtime and ensuring uninterrupted availability of their critical systems and applications.
Protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud environments
ISO 27018:2019
For better data privacy and protection, Sify uses ISO 27018 to help customers set up reliable guidelines for protecting their data in cloud services, guarantee compliance with privacy regulations, and increase trust and transparency in their data handling procedures.
Information security controls specific to cloud services
ISO 27017:2015
Sify implements ISO 27017 to help customers manage and secure their cloud-based information, ensuring the privacy, integrity, and accessibility of their data while also improving their cloud security posture.
Information Security Management System
ISO 27001:2013
Sify uses ISO 27001 to reassure clients that their data is safe and secure because to the company’s dedication to best practises in information security.
IT Service Management System
ISO 20000-1:2018
Sify uses ISO 20000-1 to guarantee that its clients receive IT services of the highest quality, specifically designed to match their individual business needs. This increases both productivity and client happiness.
Quality Management System
ISO 9001:2015
Sify utilizes ISO 9001 to ensure consistent quality, deliver reliable products/services, and enhance customer satisfaction through its robust quality management practices.
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Chief Executive Officer
Kamal entered the CEO’s office in 2012 and quickly transitioned it into the most comprehensive ICT solutions and services provider in India.
As CEO, he has successfully led Sify’s transformation from an Enterprise Network and Data Center Service Provider to a Converged ICT Solutions and Services organization. A decade later, under his guidance, Sify has consistently grown in revenue and profitability and has emerged as a preferred Service Provide Partner for Enterprises, Public Sector & Government in India.
Sify is currently uniquely positioned as both Service Provider as well as Systems Integration Partner for organizations in the midst of their digital transformation journey.
Prior to joining Sify, Kamal Nath had a 17-year tenure at HCL Technologies, where in his last assignment as Country Sales & Business Head he led various transformational engagements with large Enterprises, incubated new business services, created innovative business models, and developed new and high-growth vertical customer segments.
Director
C E S Azariah rose through the ranks within India’s oldest financial institution, the State bank of India, before retiring as Chief General Manager. He then joined the Fixed Income, Money Markets, & Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA), as CEO. At FIMMDA, he was a member of the High Power Committee on Corporate Bonds and Securitization, set up the Corporate Bond Trade Reporting Platform, and drafted the FIMMDA Code of Conduct which has since been mandatory for all G.Secs market participants.
Director
C B Mouli is an expert in taxation and corporate law. He currently chairs the audit committee for Sify in addition to his duties as Director.
C B Mouli is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and also holds a Bachelor of Law Degree. He is a partner of C.B. Mouli & Associates, a Chartered Accountants firm. He is also a Director on the Board of Ammana Bio Pharma Limited and Ammana Equity Fund Private Limited.
Director
Dr. T H Chowdary runs the Center for Telecommunication Management and Studies in Secunderabad. His years of service with the government established him as a consummate advisor and mentor for new age industries.
From 1989-1993 he was Chairman of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (the Indian Institute of Culture) Hyderabad, establishing and managing eight public schools in the States of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. He also was previously on the Governing Body of the University College of Engineering, Osmania University, and served as a member of the Governing Board of the American Studies Research Center (ASRC), Hyderabad.
Dr. T H Chowdary is a senior member of the IEEE, New York, Fellow of the Institution of Engineers in India, Distinguished fellow of the Institute of Electronics & Telecom Engineers in India, and was a past president of IETE in India. An active philanthropist and community leader, he is Chairman of Pragna Bharati, an association of national intellectuals that publishes articles on different topics in Telugu newspapers.
Executive Director
Ananda Raju Vegesna has served as an Executive Director of Sify since June 2007.
He also serves as Managing Director of Infinity Satcom Universal Private Limited and a Director of Village Inns Limited, Raju Vegesna Infotech & Industries Limited, Raju Vegesna Developers Private Limited, and Ramanand Core Investment Company Private Limited.
