Category "Webinars"

SPEAKERS:

Anitosh Halder, SVP & Business Head – Cloud & IT Managed Services, Sify Technologies
Jitender Durairajan, Head Cloud Engineering & Solutions, Sify Technologies
Arvind Raman, Senior Solution Specialist: Data & AI, Microsoft
V Ranganathan Iyer, Sr. EVP- IT, Group CIO, JBM Group
Kapil Mehrotra, Group CTO & CISO, Dhanuka Agritech
Kauser Khan, Vice President Information Technology, Maruti Suzuki India

DATE:

June 6, 2024 | 3:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:

To maximize the benefits of digital initiatives across all operational areas, organizations must go beyond modernizing their core to include the edge environment. For manufacturing companies looking to migrate their ERP to cloud platforms such as Azure, the transition demands robust integration between cloud and edge operations for real-time data processing and collection.

Service providers play a crucial role in assessing the current IT landscape to proposing the best suited hybrid/multi-cloud strategy to drive innovation into key operational areas like warehousing and logistics at the edge.

Organizations require integrated solutions encompassing connectivity, security, and managed services to ensure low latency, compliance, efficient data analytics, and to harness AI’s potential. This dual focus on cloud and edge modernization translates technological investments into tangible business outcomes and operational efficiencies, setting the stage for future innovations.

SPEAKERS:

Anitosh Halder, SVP & Business Head – Cloud & IT Managed Services, Sify Technologies
Shivam Shrivastav, SAP Sales Specialist, Google Cloud

DATE:

February 22, 2024 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:

An insightful presentation on Sify’s SAP Migration, Infrastructure, and Managed Services capabilities, Sify’s expertise in SAP migration, robust infrastructure solutions, and managed services for seamless operations. The session includes a fireside chat on SAP market trends, innovations, and choosing the right partner for SAP migration. Gain valuable knowledge from industry leaders and learn how Sify can enhance your SAP journey.

SPEAKERS:

Anitosh Halder, SVP & Business Head – Cloud & IT Managed Services, Sify Technologies
Jitender Durairajan, Head Cloud Engineering & Solutions, Sify Technologies
Samik Mukherjee, Head IT – Infrastructure and Operations, LIC Housing Finance Limited

DATE:

January 23, 2024 | 3:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:

A presentation on Sify’s Hybrid/Multi-Cloud Management Capability along with key insights from our latest IDC-Sify Cloud Spotlight Paper. Followed by a riveting fireside chat delving into current market trends, challenges of cloud security and compliance in BFSI sector and the need for a robust cloud infrastructure in an organization.

AGENDA AND SPEAKERS:

Welcome and Introduction – Justin Polley, CTO – Europe, Sify
Microsoft Technology for Social Impact (TSI) –Chris Lines, Territory Channel Manager, Microsoft
Live Microsoft Copilot Demonstration – Dr. Venu Gopal, Head of Digital Services, Sify
Where to Get Help and Advice –Rob Lungley, Enterprise Sales Lead, Sify
Q&A Session – Panel discussion
Closing Remarks – Justin Polley, CTO – Europe, Sify

DATE:

July 10, 2024 | 11am – 11.45 am (BST)

DESCRIPTION:

Welcome to the second webinar in our Microsoft Copilot series, where we will delve deeper into how this powerful tool can revolutionise nonprofit operations. In this non-technical session, we will continue to explore the value and effectiveness of Copilot for nonprofits and some key steps for a successful Copilot implementation including data readiness and data security.

Justin Polley is your host for this webinar and will open by giving a brief welcome and introduction. Chris Lines will talk about Microsoft’s commitment to social impact and how tools like Copilot align with this mission including a demonstration of Copilot in action.

Next, Dr Venu Gopal will deliver his demonstration of Microsoft Copilot as we explore Copilot Studio and learn how to harness its power for maximum impact. Discover the essential prerequisites for a successful Copilot implementation such as ensuring your data is indexed and in the right place with the right access.

Our final speaker will be Rob Lungley who will provide helpful guidance and support for your Copilot journey.

SPEAKERS:

Ravi Maguluri, CTO – Digital Services, Sify Technologies Ltd.
Sushant Dubey, EVP & Business Head Digital Services, Sify Technologies Ltd.
Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju, CTO – Axis Asset Management
Ananth Subramanian, EVP & Head – IT, Kotak Asset Management

DATE:

April 25, 2024 | 4:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:

Discover how Infinit FSO is reshaping the landscape by offering a holistic view of applications, network services, and underlying infrastructure. Gain insights into how businesses can optimize performance, reduce costs, and mitigate risks through advanced AI and machine learning capabilities.

• Breaking Down Silos: Learn why traditional siloed monitoring falls short and how it inhibits a comprehensive understanding of system performance and availability.
• Embracing Comprehensive Observability: Explore the critical importance of real-time correlation across the complete stack in today’s digital ecosystem.
• Harnessing the Power of AIOps: Uncover how AIOps drives proactive problem-solving by correlating data and identifying anomalies before they impact operations.
• Spotlight on Infinit FSO: Get an in-depth overview of Infinit FSO and discover its capabilities in delivering real-time, 360-degree observability across the entire stack.

SPEAKERS:

Shipra Malhotra, Managing Editor, ISMG (Moderator)
Gitesh Mahajan, Business Head, Data Center Services, Sify Technologies Ltd.
Gautam Bakhru, Vice President, LOB Head Data Center Services, Sify Technologies Ltd.
Ajay Khanna, Vice President, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited
Rishi Aggarwal, Sr. Director IT, Concentrix
Navratan Bohra, Vice President – Ops & IT, Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers Ltd.

DATE:

June 26, 2024 | 3:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:

Organizations are undergoing a paradigm shift as traditional business models give way to more agile, flexible and tech-driven business models. As companies accelerate their digital transformation drive to fuel continuous innovation and seize new market opportunities, their reliance on data centers has grown exponentially.

Managing vast data volumes to support real-time decision-making and agile operations demands advanced capabilities that accommodate fluctuating market demands, innovations, rapid expansion and flexibility while safeguarding sensitive data.

This necessitates a reimagining of data center architecture to accommodate the advanced computing, data-centric and resource-intensive AI-ready infrastructure requirements of today’s modern workloads, thereby making an efficient, scalable, secure, and interconnected data center design indispensable. For IT leaders, investing in AI-ready data centers is not merely a technological upgrade but a strategic imperative to position themselves at the forefront of innovation, ready to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the digital age.

SPEAKERS:

Shipra Malhotra, Managing Editor, ISMG (Moderator)
Girish Dhavale, CTO – Data Center Services, Sify Technologies Ltd.
Gitesh Mahajan, Business Head, Data Center Services, Sify Technologies Ltd.
Dr. N Rajendran, Chief Digital Officer, Multi Commodity Exchange
Anirban Guha, Head of Risk Analytics, Aditya Birla Financial services Ltd.

DATE:

June 14, 2024 | 3:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:

The BFSI industry is undergoing a paradigm shift as traditional banking and financial services models give way to more agile, flexible and tech-driven business models with customer experience at the core. As BFSI companies accelerate their digital transformation drive to fuel continuous innovation and seize new market opportunities, their reliance on data centers has grown exponentially.

But how equipped are data centers to accommodate the advanced computing, data-centric and AI-ready infrastructure requirements of today’s modern BFSI workload? Managing vast data volumes to support real-time decision-making and agile operations demands advanced capabilities that accommodate fluctuating market demands, innovations, rapid expansion and flexibility while safeguarding sensitive data.

An efficient, scalable, secure, sustainable, and interconnected data center design necessitates dynamic scaling, highly reliable network and connectivity, robust business continuity, and strong security and governance mechanisms.

For IT leaders in the BFSI industry, investing in future-ready data centers is not merely a technological upgrade but a strategic imperative to position themselves at the forefront of innovation, ready to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the digital age.

SPEAKERS:

Shipra Malhotra, Managing Editor, ISMG (Moderator)
Gitesh Mahajan, Business Head, Data Center Services, Sify Technologies Ltd.
Prashant Anthony Pereira, Vice President, Data Center Services, Sify Technologies Ltd.
Kapil Mahajan, Senior Principal, Accenture (BFW)
Naushath Raja Mohammed, Associate Vice President, Sutherland

DATE:

June 21, 2024 | 3:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:

The digital disruption in the media and IT/ITeS industries is driving the companies in these sectors accelerate their IT infrastructure modernization efforts. For media companies, the rise in streaming services and innovative business models and a strong focus on personalized content and omnichannel user experience are among the primary drivers. For IT and ITeS companies, the primary driver is the need for a robust and secure backbone to support their customers’ digital business models.

But are the data centers adequately prepared to handle the advanced computing, networking, AI and data-centric demands of today’s modern media and technology enterprises?

The infrastructure and network connectivity scale dynamically to accommodate future technological advancements. Equipped with intelligent management, it also supports advanced data analytics and AI-driven optimization for building new revenue streams and enhancing personalization, audience engagement and user experience. Moving the IT infrastructure to a scalable, reliable, secure and managed AI-ready data center can ensure efficient operations and intelligent insights, enabling it to move to fully digital business models.

For IT leaders in the media and technology sector investing in colocation services, hybrid IT with digital-ready networks is strategically imperative to position themselves at the forefront of technological innovation and to seize the opportunities of the digital era.

SPEAKERS:

Shipra Malhotra, Managing Editor, ISMG (Moderator)
Girish Dhavale, CTO – Data Center Services, Sify Technologies Ltd.
Gautam Bakhru, Vice President, LOB Head Data Center Services, Sify Technologies Ltd.
Vijayakrishna Iyengar, Associate Vice President – IT, Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd. (BFW)
Neelesh Srivastava, Vice President – IT Operation / Compliance & Projects, Gati / Allcargo

DATE:

June 19, 2024 | 3:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:

The manufacturing industry is witnessing a seismic shift with the adoption of Industry 4.0, and in some cases even Industry 5.0, driving the modernization of manufacturing processes. The integration of cyber-physical systems, along with advancements in AI and advanced robotics, is facilitating real-time decision-making, agile operations, and the management of extensive data volumes while ensuring security.

But how equipped are data centers to accommodate the advanced computing and data centric infrastructure to support the advanced data analytics and AI-driven demands of modern manufacturing environments? Managing extensive volumes of data to enable real-time decision-making and adaptive operations requires advanced capabilities, making an efficient, scalable, secure, and interconnected datacenter design indispensable.

With AI-ready data centers at the core, the hybrid IT infrastructure must scale dynamically to accommodate production variations and new techniques, such as additive manufacturing, and IoT integration. Additionally, it should support advanced data analytics and AI-driven optimization of production lines and predictive maintenance. At the same time, it should minimize costs, enhance security for IT and OT systems, and reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturing operations.

This requires reimagining the data center architecture to support dynamic scaling, highly reliable network connectivity, robust business continuity, and stringent security and sustainability practices. Investing in a future-ready data center is a strategy imperative for manufacturing companies to stay competitive and innovative. This modernization is critical for a seamless transition into the future, positioning companies to capitalize on the opportunities presented by Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0.

But how equipped are data centers to accommodate the advanced computing, data-centric and AI-ready infrastructure requirements of today’s modern BFSI workload? Managing vast data volumes to support real-time decision-making and agile operations demands advanced capabilities that accommodate fluctuating market demands, innovations, rapid expansion and flexibility while safeguarding sensitive data.

An efficient, scalable, secure, sustainable, and interconnected data center design necessitates dynamic scaling, highly reliable network and connectivity, robust business continuity, and strong security and governance mechanisms. For IT leaders in the BFSI industry, investing in future-ready data centers is not merely a technological upgrade but a strategic imperative to position themselves at the forefront of innovation, ready to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the digital age.

SPEAKERS:

Naveed Iqbal, Tech for Social Impact UK Ambassador, Microsoft
Dr Venu Gopal, Head of Digital Services, Sify, Robin Semple, VTEQ

DATE:

24th April 2024 | 11am

DESCRIPTION:

Discover the transformative potential of Microsoft Copilot in nonprofit fundraising and volunteer management with our webinar. Gain valuable insights from industry experts as they explore practical strategies for maximising resources and driving engagement with donors and volunteers. Watch our webinar to learn insights from Microsoft Tech for Social Impact (TSI), a live demonstration of Microsoft Copilot by Dr. Venu Gopal, Head of Digital Services at Sify and learn about inspiring nonprofit customer stories shared by Robin Semple from VTEQ. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the power of technology in advancing your nonprofit efforts.