Navigating the Digital Future: Insights from India’s Top Technology Leaders on National Technology Day 2023

As India marks National Technology Day 2023, the Indian technology industry has a lot to look forward to. With emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, cloud and blockchain transforming the business landscape, technology leaders across India are working to navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape. In this story, we spoke to experts in the field to get their insights on the significance and role of technology today and top technology trends to watch out for.

CrowdStrike

“In recent years, India has made significant advancements in the technology sector with some groundbreaking innovations. The country has become a hub for technology innovation, with many Indian startups and technology companies making waves in the global technology landscape.  Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and blockchain are transforming the way businesses operate, making them more efficient, agile, and data-driven. These technologies are also enabling organizations to create new opportunities, enhance customer experiences, and improve productivity.

Techies must keep an eye on the latest trends and developments in the industry. The growing use of data analytics, the rise of edge computing, and the increasing adoption of automation are some of the trends that every techie must watch out for. Additionally, with the increased use of digital technologies and systems, cybersecurity remains a top priority for both organizations and individuals. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are expected to play a bigger role in cybersecurity, enabling organizations to detect and respond to threats more quickly and accurately, as these technologies can be used to analyze large amounts of data and identify patterns that may indicate the presence of a cyber threat. The adoption of zero-trust security frameworks and cloud-based security solutions is also likely to accelerate, as more organizations recognize the need for a more agile and adaptive security posture.

The Indian technology industry has made significant strides in leveraging emerging technologies to drive growth and innovation. However, there is still a lot of untapped potentials that can be unlocked through increased investment in research and development, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaboration between industry, academia, and government.

Overall, technology will continue to play a critical role in shaping the future of the Indian technology industry, making a positive impact on the country’s economy and society, as we continue to embrace the opportunities presented by the digital age.” -Nitin Varma, Managing Director, India & SAARC, CrowdStrike

Trend Micro

“Technology is the backbone of modern business, driving efficiency and improving customer experiences. As we look to the future, it’s important for tech professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and blockchain. These technologies have the power to transform the Indian tech industry, but they also bring new challenges like cyber threats. At Trend Micro, we understand the importance of staying ahead of these threats and are committed to helping organizations protect themselves while fully leveraging the potential of emerging technologies.

On this National Technology Day, we celebrate the incredible advancements that technology has brought to the Indian tech industry and reaffirm our dedication to securing its future. Our recent acquisition of Anlyz is a testament to this commitment and demonstrates our goal to advance the Indian tech industry through collaboration and partnership. With our advanced security solutions and threat intelligence, we stand ready to empower businesses and individuals to leverage the power of technology while safeguarding their digital assets. Happy National Technology Day!” -Sharda Tickoo, Technical Director for India & SAARC, Trend Micro

Equinix India

“With the proliferation of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud and blockchain, increasing popularity of entertainment on OTT platforms and growth of e-commerce and e-payments with launch of new platforms like ONDC, the demand for digital infrastructure is rapidly surging in India.

Several tech trends are expected to shape the industry in India. Hybrid multicloud has become the de facto standard as IT leaders move more applications and workloads to the cloud, while hosting their critical data and certain core applications on their own infrastructure in colocation sites for security, compliance, cost effectiveness and navigating the difficulty in migrating applications to cloud issues. IT leaders are also moving towards an everything as a service (XaaS) model to grow their business more flexibly amid the dynamic economic uncertainty. Also, 5G adoption is increasing rapidly in India increasing data consumption of the broadband users. Moreover, corporates are seeing it as a crucial component of their strategy to take advantage of new technologies in artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.

To capitalize on these trends, businesses require a cloud-adjacent and network dense digital infrastructure like Platform Equinix so that connectivity to users is efficient and user experience, which will be key, is maximised. We expect huge ongoing investment in the Indian tech and digital infrastructure industry in the coming years.” – Mr. Manoj Paul, Managing Director, Equinix India

Whatfix

“The talented workforce, entrepreneurial culture, and supportive government policies have catapulted the Indian technology industry to become world-class. Indian Technology industry – the “back office of the world” – is emerging to become the global hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. Homegrown companies like Whatfix are supporting Fortune 500 companies across the globe, enabling their digital transformation journey. Today, CIOs around the world are relooking at their technology stack to maximize the ROI on it. Whatfix Product Analytics, and AI-powered DAP, help the CIOs achieve this goal while increasing user productivity and influencing their enterprises’ business outcomes like revenue win rate, cost reduction, and risk compliance, among others.

To stay ahead of emerging trends like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity, it is imperative that techies understand the importance of userization where instead of making users tech-savvy, we should focus on making technology savvier for the users. Additionally, they should invest in R&D with userization at the core of it, build partnerships, promote innovation, and engage in social responsibility initiatives. With the rise of AI, companies need to invest in digital adoption platforms for enhanced CX, EX, and productivity via easy software adoption and change management. The need and importance of cybersecurity will also increase too.

To stay relevant and provide the best solution to their customers, companies need to quickly adopt emerging technologies. Accordingly, Whatfix is reimagining the future of DAP with AI and is building an AI model that learns and understands software applications and processes like humans. With the “human-in-the-middle” approach, Whatfix is set to empower organizations with enhanced EX, CX, and productivity.

With the advent of these new trends and the treasure trove of Indian talent, the Indian technology industry may soon spearhead the world’s technology industry.” –Khadim Batti, CEO and Co-founder, Whatfix

Ascendion

“Technology is crucial in driving India’s economy through innovation and entrepreneurship. Due to the COVID pandemic to economic pressures, business leaders now realize the urgency in disrupting existing business models. With the newest advances like generative AI, we’re in the early days of a much larger shift in work, business, technology, and society.

We are convinced that GAI systems – including ChatGPT, Bard, proprietary systems, etc. – will profoundly change how technology and engineering services will be delivered. Ascendion programmers already use generative AI tools to help draft code in line with very specific requests. Our talent specialists use AI to craft more effective role descriptions.

As a company, we have been investing in the use of AI/ML in the engineering process for the past several years. Ascendion AVA, an enabling platform for software product engineering, offers radical transparency for the engineering ecosystem resulting in more trust, faster problem solving and better engineering quality.

Already, our engineers are more efficient because of our platforms. But AI systems will never replace engineers. Technologists who enhance their skills using the newest systems will unlock massive amounts of productivity for themselves, their companies and society.” –Prakash Balasubramanian, Executive Vice President and Global Head, Engineering Practices and Delivery, Ascendion

Tata Elxsi

Advancement in AI is happening at a rapid pace and the Indian tech industry is getting rapidly transformed with adoption of AI, Blockchain and Cloud adoption. AI first and Cloud ready solutions are part of any mainstream decision making process in a business. Some of the key trends we predicted earlier, for example, XAI, large language models, Generative AI are part of the solutions the technology industry is adopting. Considering the overall industry trends and momentum towards achieving increasing automation driven by AI, we see following trends almost all tech companies are working on.

Generative AI – Ever since ChatGPT was released there has not been a day where we have not seen news of new innovation taking place. Generative AI has added a tremendous impetus and topmost priority in any CXO’s list to use this disruptive technology for putting into good use, use it as enabler or being challenged. Generative AI has brought in the ability to fill the crucial gaps for some hard to replace HIL (Human in loop) based systems.

AI at Scale with MLOps – AI at Scale is a natural progression towards achieving a higher maturity level for AI adoption. As we see more and more AI driven process automation being adopted, there are more needs to manage the large repository of AI models themselves in an intelligent and effective way. This is where we see MLOps tools and processes becoming an essential thing. Data curation, pre-processing, model training and validation of AI models and managing deployment for production at scale is a data science challenge which is getting more attention and trend is only increasing.

No Code Low Code (NoLo) ML or NoLo ML – Data science works best and is most successful when with the right mix of domain knowledge (or ‘tribal knowledge’ as many prefer to call).   But one of the key challenges is, domain experts are put off with the complex processes which only a Data scientist can muster. NoLo ML is an approach to simplify the use of machine learning or AI, creating a platform to build and use AI models in the application so that we can bring more citizen developers to use AI.  NoLo ML movement will see growth as we are already seeing good adoption in certain segments like BFSI. Enterprise cloud service providers like Amazon, IBM are already building NoLo ML services into their platform and simplifying the building and use of AI into enterprise applications. -Biswajit Biswas, Chief Data Scientist, Tata Elxsi

Explorex

“The Indian tech industry is rapidly transforming, and technology is playing an increasingly significant role in driving innovation, competitiveness, and growth. The proliferation of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and blockchain is driving a paradigm shift in how we work, learn, and live. For every techie, staying up-to-date with these developments is imperative, as these technologies are already having a transformative impact on the industry.

By embracing emerging technologies, we can drive greater efficiencies, increase productivity, and create more value for customers. Similarly, the restaurant industry is also experiencing a shift toward technology adoption, with continued advancements and government support creating ample opportunities for growth. This enabled our breakthrough innovations in restaurant tech which is an ecosystem that takes care of all aspects of running a restaurant from order processing, customer service, inventory, finances, manpower, reports, etc. all under a unified digital platform.

On National Technology Day, we express gratitude to the government for promoting technological advancement and reaffirming our commitment to developing innovative tech-enabled solutions that will shape the future of our nation.” -Mr. Mainak Sarkar, Co-founder & CEO, Explorex

Embassy Group

“In celebration of National Technology Day 2023, I would like to share my appreciation for the leaps and bounds that technology has made in the field of education that benefit the nation today.

At the heart of everything we do with our outreach programme at Embassy is the ironclad belief that access to quality education is a fundamental right for every child. Our efforts in the area work through a carefully curated and comprehensive education programme that benefits around 9,000 government school students.

One of the consequences of the pandemic was that educational institutions all around the globe had to hasten towards providing digital education. This came with a great many challenges, including accessibility for students, efficient content, teaching and learning resources, and more.

In pursuance of this “New Normal”, our long-standing education partners worked extremely hard to create SPUTNIK, an online digital learning platform that has inbuilt lessons and assignments in math, English, and science that students can participate in from their homes. Through SPUTNIK, teachers can check students’ work regularly, keep a record of each child’s progress, and most importantly, keep in touch with the students during lockdowns to ensure that their academic progress does not come to a complete halt altogether. With the aim of providing a holistic learning experience that nurtures the students’ overall development, we also provide additional support for teachers who teach students in innovative ways, such as math through computers, communication skills through videos, and more.

On this day, let’s celebrate the strengths and benefits of technology in the field of education. With innovation and technology booming, we will continue to strive to make a difference in the lives of these students.” –Shaina Ganapathy, Head of Community Outreach, Embassy Group

Jumbotail

National Technology Day is a day to celebrate the remarkable strides made by the Indian tech industry, both in building cutting-edge technology for global companies and pioneering tech led business models for domestic markets revolutionizing our daily lives, work, and interactions. At Jumbotail, we are proud to leverage technology as a key driver in transforming the food and grocery retail value chain in India, standing at the vanguard of this exciting transition.

This era heralds a generational shift, where emerging technologies such as 5G, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Web3, block chains, Mixed Reality, and IoT will converge, creating unparalleled opportunities to exponentially advance our society. The Indian tech industry is set to lead this innovation wave, both in global applications and in driving transformation within large domestic markets.

At Jumbotail, we are harnessing these technological advancements to create a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable food and grocery retail value chain that fundamentally improves the lives of our consumers and creates inclusive growth for kirana stores, brands, and producers alike. We believe our tech-driven approach will contribute to a better future for all and help us play a significant part in India’s journey towards becoming an economic superpower.”   -Karthik Venkateswaran, co-founder and CEO, Jumbotail

NLB Services

“As technology blurs the line between real and virtual, it shapes the world around us exponentially. Needless to say, the tech industry has to be at the forefront of this revolution. For a country like India, this means an era of promise. Through its abundance of talent, policies, and infrastructure, the country’s tech landscape has a high potential to make it a global leader in the domain.

The interesting and somehow intimidating thing about tech trends is their immense dynamism. While innovations like generative AI, Web 3.0, Augmented Reality, and IoT will demand much attention from tech enthusiasts and professionals in the foreseeable future, we expect the scene to evolve constantly. The rise of eco-friendly technologies like EVs, green hydrogen, etc. is anticipated to create their own niche in the industry.

Emerging technologies are a huge part of the Indian tech industry, nowadays. Companies are leveraging AI/ML, Cloud computing, Data Science, and more to develop new products and experiences for users, making it essential for the tech industry to stay innovative and imbibe skills that can keep businesses ahead of the game. Today, we see an industry that needs highly skilled professionals who can leverage these technologies to drive digital transformation swiftly and scalably.” -Sachin Alug, CEO, NLB Services

Extramarks

“The transformative power of technology in the world today is truly inspiring. It has unleashed immense potential, enabling businesses to streamline operations, manage scale, and create impactful solutions. Embracing technology is not just a necessity but a catalyst for success. As a nation, India’s tech industry thrives on this digital revolution, constantly pushing boundaries and unlocking new opportunities for a brighter and more connected future.

Today, technology also plays a crucial role in enhancing accessibility, personalization, and effectiveness of education across the country. With the advent of ChatGPT, we witness their ability to understand and respond to human language, redefining industries, including education. It has the power to transform personalized learning and provide students with tailored experiences. It has empowered educators with useful tools for assessment and feedback, optimizing their teaching strategies. We are currently witnessing a paradigm shift in education, where learners can unlock their capabilities and educators can harness the power of data-driven insights for impactful instruction. I believe it is crucial to stay abreast of such emerging transformations and upskill ourselves to leverage them to their full potential.

Technology-oriented learning incorporates strategies and tools that engage students in learning networks, providing them with real data analysis opportunities and reinforcing the learning of new concepts and skills. It enhances the core curriculum by integrating additional valuable skills. It is important to note that technology does not aim to replace teachers but rather to enhance their fundamental role. Well-designed technology should simulate the best teaching practices by incorporating cognitive processes and providing personalized instruction and feedback to students.

The adoption of these technologies profoundly impacts the Indian tech industry. Startups and enterprises leverage AI, blockchain, and more to create groundbreaking solutions across sectors like healthcare, agriculture, finance, and e-commerce. The flourishing tech ecosystem increases demand for skilled professionals, boosting employment in software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital marketing. As we navigate this technology-driven era, we must embrace trends and leverage emerging technologies, equipping learners with skills for a digital world. Staying abreast of transformations and upskilling ourselves is crucial.” – Charneeta Kaur, Vice President Product & Design, Extramarks

Qlik

“Technology has evolved from a tool to an indispensable enabler that powers every aspect of the modern business landscape – from data management and analytics to artificial intelligence. Businesses should embrace emerging technologies (i.e. generative AI, AutoML, Conversational Analytics) with immense potential and find ways to ally with it to solve business problems and unlock new revenue streams.

Data management and making sense of large volumes of data remains a technology imperative for businesses. At Qlik, we are a big believer in data democratisation. There is no reason for data to be siloed into one part of the business – it can work across all functions, whether marketing, HR, or finance. Data literacy is how you can add value in the age of information, insulating yourself from the potential threat of automation. As we mark National Technology Day, let’s commit to harnessing the power of technology to accelerate India’s digital transformation journey.” -Nilesh Kulkarni,Director, Pre Sales, Qlik

Tech Mahindra

“National Technology Day is a significant occasion to celebrate the incredible advancements in technology that have transformed the world as we know it. Today, technology is omnipresent and a key facilitator in creating needle-moving outcomes across all industries and governments. The convergence of technologies such as Generative AI, automation, Metaverse, Blockchain, 5G and quantum computing is unlocking new possibilities for businesses and creating a more connected world. It is also enabling significant reduction in the cost of doing business, enhancing revenues through increased differentiation, and ensuring higher customer delight. Tech Mahindra is focused on leveraging next-generation technologies to enable end-to-end digital transformation for global customers and solving complex business challenges.” – Kunal Purohit, Chief Digital Services Officer, Tech Mahindra

MediaTek India

“In today’s dynamic era of evolution, technology is driving human progress, and the force behind technological growth comes with innovative ideas. We envision a smarter future in which digital technologies have the potential to revolutionize how everyone does business in an increasingly connected world. New-age disruptive technologies such as AI, IoT, ML, and cloud computing are the key factors in unlocking the true potential of the IT sector in the next decade of India’s growth in technology and will drive new possibilities in digital transformation. Organizations must focus on upskilling and reskilling the employees to develop competencies and unfold tremendous growth opportunities across sectors. At MediaTek, we believe in investing in local Indian talent and scaling capabilities to drive innovation for India and global markets through dedicated technical training sessions, e-learning platforms, and regular opportunities for upskilling.” – Mr. Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India

Barco

“In this progressive era of evolution, there’s a significant increase in the demand for technology adoption, disrupting & impacting our lives like we never comprehended. New-age innovations has escalated the significant surge in the use of technologies and digital demands and has played an essential role in our lives more than ever. As a result, the government is also prioritizing digitalization and the adoption of new-age technologies, thus enabling India to emerge as a digital-first nation.

Organizations are focusing on revamping their business digitally & taking initiatives to enable digital transformation. This includes an increased focus on skilling to build digital talent, enhanced investment in technological innovations and R&Ds, hiring young talent, and improving infrastructural facilities with a strong vision to create a digitally enabled India. In all this, Barco foresees acceleration in digitization, adoption of new-age technologies like IoT, cloud-led data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, AI innovation, and seamless connectivity & networking. Going forward, Barco expects automation of processes, focus on tech-based upskilling & reskilling as the major upcoming trends in technology.” – Rajiv Bhalla, Managing Director India & Vice President Large Video Wall Experience (APAC) at Barco 

IDEMIA

On this Technology Day, we celebrate the power of technology to transform the way we interact with the world and shape our physical and digital identities. Technology has the potential to empower individuals and organizations alike, enabling us to connect, communicate, commute and collaborate in ways that were once unimaginable. At the same time, the rise of technology has created new challenges, particularly around privacy and security. As a company that is dedicated to helping individuals and businesses protect their identities in the digital age, we understand the importance of staying at the forefront of technological innovation while also advocating for seamless and convenient use. So let us use this day to celebrate the power of technology and to renew our commitment to building a safer and more secure world. – Matthew Foxton, India Regional President and Vice President Branding and Communications, IDEMIA

Esri India

“Technology has a key role to play in building a resilient and sustainable future for everyone, and advanced spatial technologies are playing a crucial role in demystifying the interconnections and interdependencies for solving complex problems and enhancing decision support through timely intelligence. Leveraging the power of GIS, policymakers, development professionals, and community leaders are integrating social, environmental, and economic information in a way that enables them to gain greater insight into complex situations, make data-driven decisions on where to act and apply resources, and collaborate across organizations and around the world. Geospatial information combined with socio-economic and other statistical data also provides critical inputs for addressing the complex challenges of sustainability for businesses. Data availability and sharing have now become easier in India. With enabling policies like the National Geospatial Policy and the Geospatial Data Guidelines in place, the availability of geospatial data has also improved. In such a scenario, GIS will prove to be a more significant tool in assessment, prioritization, mitigation, planning, change management, and capacity building to address economic inequality, social instability, and environmental degradation challenges.” – Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India

Celonis

“Technological advancements within the last few decades have spurred digital transformation efforts across businesses worldwide. That said, as businesses change, processes get more complex, and a business is a complex web of interacting processes. These processes determine how well the business runs. India is the epicenter of process execution: it is a massive market accelerating in terms of digitization and process modernization, the largest base of GCCs, and the world’s global consultancy and BPO hub. Despite all this, India’s rate of emerging technology adaptation has not been as fast as it could be, putting businesses in India at risk of performing at less than optimal levels of efficiency. By embracing a revolutionary approach called process mining, however, enterprises across every industry can find and capture business value in their processes – including millions of dollars in cash and improved sustainability, in just weeks – enabling them to improve business performance department and company-wide. With macroeconomic forces continuing to create a challenging climate for businesses across the globe, process mining has never been so critical. Process mining enables companies to optimize their business processes.” – Anitha Scaria George, Vice President and India Head of Celonis

Masai School

“Despite facing headwinds in the tech industry, India’s fastest-growing career institute, Masai School, stands as a beacon of resilience and innovation. Our consistent placement rates amidst layoffs in the tech sector are a testament to the undying demand for a well-skilled tech workforce. As we observe National Technology Day, we take immense pride in India’s ceaseless technological evolution. Ground-breaking advancements like Generative AI are transforming the industry landscape, and we are confident such innovations will continue to permeate every sector, driving growth and progress.
In an era where digitization is not just an advantage but a necessity, India’s tech innovation is gaining momentum. This digital revolution is propelling a surge in demand for tech-savvy talent who can navigate and exploit these new technological landscapes. It is imperative for our workforce, both present and future, to embrace and master these emerging trends. This will not only ensure their individual success but also keep India at the forefront of global technological advancements. At Masai School, we are committed to shaping this tech-ready workforce, fueling India’s journey toward becoming a global tech powerhouse.” – Prateek Shukla, Co-founder and CEO of Masai School

Acuity Knowledge Partners

“We have been leveraging technology both internally and externally at Acuity Knowledge Partners. While we were always building some or the other technology, most of the time, bespoke for our customers, we formalized our technology strategy in 2017 and formed a business unit called BEAT which stands for Business Excellence & Automation Tools. Since then, we have delivered a roadmap to build software products, leveraging AI/ML and other automation frameworks, contributing to efficiency and productivity improvements for our employees as well as self-service platforms for our customers. We design and develop the platforms at our innovation hub called BEAT Studio in Bengaluru, India.

Being a product development team, we take secure application development as a non-negotiable design principle and therefore bring several tools and services in use that allows our teams to shift-left identification of defects – whether functional or non-functional or security, early on in the process, thus ensuring we deliver only secure and bug-free product to our customers. We introduced BEAT Bootcamp, a comprehensive immersion/initiation cum learning program for fresh graduates whom we hire right off the campus. This comprehensive training program helps impart critical functional and process knowledge to the graduate hires which enables them to become productive and contributing members of the team quickly.

In addition to delivering great quality software technology & user experience to our customers, Acuity is also at the forefront of imparting critical knowledge and skills to students and laterals via various talks and webinars that Acuity delivers on Secure Software Development Lifecycle & Engineering and DevSecOps best practices.

At BEAT, we are proud of the diversity we have across our teams. With an average age of about 30 years and a healthy gender diversity ratio, we attract a diverse talent base ranging from fresh graduates to subject matter experts with several decades of experience in the industry. We offer brilliant growth opportunities, a work environment that fosters creativity and risk-taking and innumerable learning opportunities.” – Sameer Goyal Director & Head of Engineering, BEAT, Acuity Knowledge Partners.

Sabre

“Sabre is driving innovation by leveraging latest technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and real-time data analytics to build cutting-edge solutions for the entire travel ecosystem.  Also, by utilizing a cloud-based technology environment, we are unlocking greater efficiencies and new capabilities to provide data-driven business intelligence, distribution and software-as-a-service solutions. One of the finest examples of how we use technology for enhancing our customers and consumers day to day life is the use of collaboration platforms like BlitzCode, Big Pitch that is the core of our innovations. We use technology to imagine, develop and deploy future capabilities that will advance the travel ecosystem,” – Sushant Mathur, Director – Product Management, Sabre

Aerospike

“World Technology Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of the technology industry and the impact that technology has had on our lives. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the challenges ahead and consider how we can harness the power of technology to address the biggest challenges facing our society.

We continue to see our customers use Aerospike to transform our lives for the better. Our focus is to leverage our real-time, highly scalable and performant, always-on database to push the boundaries of what is possible. In today’s world, where hyper-local delivery, real-time payments, and instant gratification have become the norm, the ability to process data quickly has become ever more critical. Real-time data touches us every moment of every day. Whether it’s fraud detection and protection, mobile payments, telecommunications, or smart manufacturing, we must recognize the importance of making decisions in real time.

Real-time data continues to grow by 30% per year, with overall data projected to grow to over 180 zettabytes by 2025. With this in mind, it’s critical these decisions be made by technologies that provide consistent performance at an unlimited scale and affordable cost. This meets the technical demand of processing at a massive scale while ensuring consumer demands are satisfied.

With the right tools and technologies, businesses can stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions in the moments that matter. Ultimately, we believe that technology can continue to be a positive force world and that by working together to innovate, we can create a brighter, more connected future for all,”- Aveekshith Bushan, Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan, Aerospike.

Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW)

“The ChatGPT advances mean there is a lot of scope for the technologists like data scientists, machine learning specialists, and skilled engineers! Technology is evolving much more rapidly than we have ever imagined, impacting how we live, work, play, and interact with each other & machines. It is a game changer for every industry and sector, from automotive to sports, healthcare to banking. Today’s technology is also democratized such that anyone can build a billion-dollar product in any sector from a small corner of your house or the mountains. From AI/ML to blockchain or IoT, we have seen our mighty Indian engineers transforming society with digital rails, disrupting the payment sphere with UPI, and many more such success stories. 

Technology will be one of the foundational elements for digital India, with more than five million engineers working on the deep tech landscape. It will play a vital role in 1.4 billion fellow Indian lives and global citizens, from tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges to climate change to global health crises. We at BSGW are committed to ‘Invented for life’; the same is reflected in our products and pursuit of innovations across cybersecurity, the Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Enhanced Human Perception, and more. We believe in the true power of technologists to transform the world around us, and we have experienced the same firsthand when the hackathons are conducted at Bosch in FIT. Fest (Flagship event of BGSW to promote Innovation and Technology). On this day, we celebrate the power of technology, technologist, and the innovators behind it. On this day, we celebrate the power of technology to transform our world Proud of our engineers who Innovate #LikeABosch towards a sustainable-safer-convenient tomorrow.” – Vadiraj Krishnamurthy, CTO, Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW)

Avaali Solutions

Technology has been a driving force behind numerous transformative changes, propelling us toward a better future. May 11, 1998, was a significant technological milestone for India. It marked the day when India successfully tested nuclear missiles. This day is celebrated as National Technology Day to commemorate the achievements of our country’s scientific and technological community.

While the nuclear test was a significant achievement, India has come a long way since then. Today, India is among the top countries in the world with a growing technology industry. The country is home to numerous tech start-ups and is considered a global hub for software engineering and IT services.

Technological advancements have revolutionized every sector, be it education, healthcare, or business, and Avaali is proud to be a part of this journey by leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive exceptional results for our clients.

At Avaali, we have consistently recognized the potential of technology to transform businesses and drive growth. Our goal has always been to help organizations leverage cutting-edge technology to optimize operations and improve competitiveness. We work with our clients to understand their unique business needs and then develop tailored solutions that meet those needs.

National Technology Day is a moment to celebrate the incredible contributions of the Indian scientific and technological community. On this occasion, I firmly believe that technology is the key to unlocking limitless possibilities, and we must continue to invest in it to achieve our aspirations of growth, sustainability, and inclusion. We have seen how technology has helped us bridge the gap between physical and virtual worlds, and we will likely continue significant advancements on this topic. As we move forward, let us work towards harnessing the full potential of technology to create a better and brighter future for all. And let us commit ourselves to using technology to drive growth and prosperity while ensuring we adapt to these changes responsibly. At Avaali, we remain committed to helping our clients navigate this rapidly evolving technological landscape, and we look forward to continuing to make a positive impact through our work. – Ms. Srividya Kannan, Founder & CEO, Avaali Solutions.

Souma Das, Souma Das – Managing Director – Alteryx India Sub-continent

According to the World Bank, internet penetration in India doubled from 20% in 2018 to 41% in 2019 and is expected to add over 900 million users by 2025. This surge has fuelled growth for data analytics throughout the country as it holds the potential to transform the way organizations operate by making more accurate and efficient data-driven decisions. This, in turn, can optimize operations and drive more efficient resource allocations.

A key example is how data analytics is transforming the healthcare industry. Healthcare professionals are empowered with massive data sets and timely data analysis that help drive more accurate and faster patient diagnosis and treatment. Data science and analytics are also changing how businesses function in other key industries such as manufacturing, retail, and transportation.

While data analytics are poised to revolutionize the Indian economy, there are some challenges to overcome before we realize its full potential. One such challenge is the lack of skilled data scientists to leverage and act on data, hindering many organizations’ ability to make data-driven decisions.

At Alteryx, we are democratizing data science and analytics by delivering easy end-to-end automation of data engineering, analytics, reporting, machine learning, and data science processes. More recently, we boosted decision intelligence with new cloud analytics capabilities on our Alteryx Analytic Cloud Platform, empowering everyone to participate in the decision intelligence process regardless of job role, skill level, or department. This has created new opportunities for organizations of all sizes to leverage the power of data and achieve a competitive advantage.

Arvind Vaishnav, Vice President, Head of Philips Innovation Campus (PIC) Bengaluru

Innovation happens at the intersection of people, processes, and technology. Healthcare is no exception, as we observe key developments in the sector with technology at its core. This National Technology Day, I envision that the network of virtual and in-person care will become highly integrated and accessible with real-time and predictive healthcare information supporting care coordination throughout the patient experience. Also, AI-powered workflow optimisation will help increase operational effectiveness, freeing up healthcare professionals to concentrate on what they do best: patient care. The digital architecture of hospitals will in fact undergo major transformation with application of wireless technologies and interoperability, shifting the point-of-care from hospital to home.

 To sum up, technology is not just transforming healthcare in India, it is revolutionizing it. Technology is set to revamp healthcare by enhancing experiences of patients and care providers, improve health outcomes, and cut costs of care for a more sustainable growth. It is the foundation for the merger of healthcare, innovation, and business administration, connecting all elements of the care continuum.

Mr. Govind Soni, Co-founder and CTO, CoinSwitch

On National Technology Day, we are reminded of the transformative power of innovation and its ability to shape our lives meaningfully. Technology at its best is a high-impact growth accelerator. It increases efficiency, creates new possibilities, and makes our world better. In terms of crypto and its underlying blockchain technology, we are already seeing this play out via the ongoing Web3 pivot.

Today, companies and governments are harnessing the power of blockchain to create secure and transparent systems across various industries. Blockchain technology can potentially revolutionise how we conduct business, store data, and even vote. In the coming years, we can expect to see a boom in the real-world utility of this technology and yield its benefits.

Even at CoinSwitch, we are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to leverage technology at large to better serve our customers. As we celebrate National Technology Day, we look forward to the many possibilities the future holds.

Mr. Kapil Kapoor, Chief Product and Technology officer at CredAble

“Technology continuously drives change, with developments in the Metaverse and generative AI leading the way. These new technologies have enabled businesses to create and improve offerings, enhance productivity, and contribute to the well-being of humanity. The cloud and 5G have boosted computing power and network connectivity, defining the digital era’s scale and speed.

Advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and biometrics, are transforming the financial services industry, allowing FinTechs to drive greater efficiency and create more value. By adopting digital operating models, FinTechs can achieve greater agility and precision in risk assessment, overcome implementation hurdles, and build solutions that offer last-mile delivery, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance. FinTech start-ups and financial institutions are investing heavily in technology, particularly in customer onboarding, underwriting, credit scoring, and loan disbursements.

As AI technology advances, business leaders should consider how their models can benefit from decentralised AI capabilities beyond 2023. Along with optimising efficiency, it’s important to establish reliable cloud infrastructure and integrate intelligence into technology stacks.”

Mr. Milind Borgikar, Chief Technology Officer at Ayekart

“National Technology Day serves as a reminder of how technology has the power to impact and transform lives and livelihoods.

The agri-value chain is undergoing a significant transformation due to the emergence of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The implementation of these advanced technologies has the potential to effectively tackle crucial issues, including food security, sustainable business practices, and the empowerment of MSMEs, Farmers/ Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).

At Ayekart, we remain committed to pushing the limits of technology in order to create a sustainable and efficient ecosystem for our partners. Our vision for the future is one where the agri-value chain is smart, efficient, and sustainable, and we strive towards this goal by developing and implementing new technologies.”

Sathish Gopalaiah, President, Consulting, Deloitte South Asia

“As India enters the Amrit Kaal, technology-driven and knowledge-based economy will be the key driver steering the USD 5 trillion growth by 2027. India has emerged as a global leader in crafting captivating use cases, surpassing other regions and cultivating a truly unique success narrative, anchored by technology. Data, Cloud, Generative AI, 5G, and Digital are becoming the backbone of our country’s development and more so ever positively serving citizens with greater developments in infrastructure and sustainability. On the National Technology Day, Deloitte India is proud to be partners in the transformative journey of our clients where we are shaping a future that not only fosters remarkable business growth but also creates a meaningful and lasting impact on people’s lives.”

The rise of digital technologies and data-driven insights driving new strategies and technologies: Srinivas Reddy, EPAM India

“Over the past few years, we have witnessed a rapid pace of technological innovation that has significantly impacted the business landscape. The proliferation of digital technologies and the rise of data-driven insights have disrupted traditional business models, driving companies to adopt new strategies and technologies to remain competitive. The CIO community has been at the forefront of this technological revolution, playing a crucial role in driving innovation, ensuring digital transformation, and managing risks associated with new technologies.

National Technology Day serves as a reminder of the important role that technology plays in our lives and how it has transformed various fields, such as healthcare, education, communication, and transportation. It may inspire individuals and businesses to invest in new technologies or adopt existing ones to improve their operations and services. Additionally, it provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the impact of technology on society and encourages responsible and informed decision-making when it comes to adopting new technologies.

As we celebrate National Technology Day, let us recognize the vital role that technology plays in driving innovation and progress. However, let us also be mindful of the potential risks and challenges associated with new technologies, and strive to make responsible decisions that benefit both our businesses and society as a whole.” – Srinivas Reddy, Managing Director at EPAM India