Speaker:

Pramod Bhandiwad, Head – AI & Software Development, Sify Technologies

Series:

Infinit Loop: Sify Podcast Series

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Infinit Loop: Sify Podcast Series, we speak with Pramod Bhandiwad, Head – AI & Software Development at Sify Technologies, about the realities of enterprise AI adoption and what it truly takes to scale AI beyond pilots and proofs of concept.

The conversation unpacks the biggest challenges facing CIOs today, managing fragmented infrastructures, unifying siloed data, embedding security from the start, and proving ROI under cost pressures. Pramod also highlights why treating data as a product, adopting architectures like data mesh, and building observability into AI pipelines are essential for long-term success.

The episode also discusses the key trends shaping the future of AI, from Agentic AI and Sovereign AI to India’s journey toward building homegrown large language models (LLMs). Pramod also reflects on how organizations can balance innovation with security, compliance, and trust.

Whether you are a CIO, a technology leader, or simply curious about the next wave of enterprise AI, this episode offers valuable insights into building intelligent, secure, and future-ready digital infrastructure.