The event witnessed robust participation from over 150 key partners from areas as diverse as digital transformation, cloud, cyber security, automation, AI, etc, representing top Partners, Vendors. ISVs, SIs and VADs.
The much awaited SME Channels Accelerator Awards 2023 has been successfully conducted with lot of fanfare at Hotel Eros, Nehru Place, New Delhi. The event witnessed robust participation from over 150 key partners of the 50 billion-dollar-strong domestic IT industry from areas as diverse as digital transformation, cloud, cyber security, automation, AI, etc, representing various organizations into ISV practices, VARs, consultants, SIs, Local/Regional/National Resellers, Distributors, Industry Associations, and Vendors. Their sheer participation in such good numbers means SME Channels has succeeded in Accelerating the Channel to unleash the potential of channel power.
“The future lies in rapid adoption of next-gen techs. Considering the kind of big investments India has been inviting currently, it’s time not only to think but also to implement big.”
– Sanjay Mohapatra, Group Editor, Accent Infomedia Pvt Ltd.
Delivering the keynote address, Sanjay Mohapatra, Group Editor, Accent Infomedia Pvt Ltd., said, “We have assembled here to salute not just the stellar achievements of the trailblazers of Indian IT, but also their relentless pursuit in empowering others and bolstering the overall channel ecosystem. This Awards ceremony is a testament to the incredible strides made by the channel leaders and the deep impact generated by the top Partners, vendors, ISVs, VADs, and other major stake holders of the IT industry.”
Exhorting the partner community to embrace futuristic technologies, he said, “The future lies in rapid adoption of next-gen techs. Considering the kind of big investments India has been inviting currently, it’s time to not only to think but also to implement big.”
The theme for this edition was “Digital Acceleration and Channel Opportunity,” under which the partners and the ‘who is who of Indian IT’ came together to brainstorm their growth strategies, challenges before the industry and chalked out blueprints for the future, riding the wave of Digital Acceleration.
“I would extend our special thanks to the distinguished members of our most valued Partner community. Their robust participation has indeed made this event a splendid success.”
Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Infomedia Pvt Ltd
The event witnessed highly power-packed sessions, and awards and recognitions to stars of the industry throughout the day.
The full-day event also featured renowned speakers who despite their busy schedules took time off to enlighten the audience on the inner matrixes and future blueprints of the IT ecosystem. It has long list of speakers which included Ajay C Bhayani, Director, AmbiSure Technologies Pvt. Ltd; Jiten Mehta, CMD, Magnamious Systems Pvt Ltd; Rajeev Mamidanna, Managing Director, Synoptiq Infosolutions; Manoj Singh, Senior Vice President, Progility Technologies Pvt. Ltd; Dhruv Khanna, Cofounder & CEO Data Resolve Technologies Pvt Ltd; Rajesh Chhabra – Senior Director: Global Business Development & Sales Systems, Acronis; Rahul Goswami, Associate General Manager, Marketer. Poet. Customer Evangelist, HCL Technologies; Tushar Parekh, Managing Director, Silicon Netsecure Pvt Ltd; Prashant Jain, Founder & CEO, JNR Management Resources Pvt. Ltd; Nazmeen Ansari, CEO, Matrix3D Infocom Private Ltd; Govind Ramamurthy, CEO & MD, Microworld; Rex Antony Peter, Global Head – Pre-sales, Zoho Corp; and Vikram BC, Technical Channel Lead, India & SAARC, SentinelOne, among others.
At the fag end, Sanjib Mohapatra, Publisher, Accent Infomedia delivered the vote of thanks. In his closing remarks, Mr Mohapatra said, “I consider it my proud privilege to propose a sincere vote of thanks to all of you.”
“We understand most of you have travelled from far and wide from different nooks and corners of the country and have taken great pains to make this event a roaring success. Our heart-felt thanks and deep appreciation for that. First of all, I would extend our special thanks to the distinguished members of our most valued Partner community. Their robust participation has indeed made this event a splendid success. It’s really a rare occasion where you will find over 150 key partners of the 50 billion-dollar-strong domestic IT industry from such diverse specialized areas like digital transformation, cloud, cyber security, automation, AI, etc, representing various organizations into ISV practices, VARs, consultants, SIs, Local/Regional/National Resellers, Distributors, Industry Associations, and Vendors.”
Apart from series of insightful sessions, high-voltage networking, and very useful media opportunities, the participants were treated with cocktails and dinner.
