Transformation Tour - Vizag Chapter

Visakhapatnam, affectionately known as Vizag, has rapidly emerged as a burgeoning IT hub in Andhra Pradesh, India. With its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and unwavering government support, the city offers a host of amenities that have propelled its remarkable growth in the IT sector. Vizag has emerged as a vibrant IT hub, offering an impressive array of amenities to foster the growth and development of the IT industry. With its specialized IT SEZ, technology parks, incubation centers, skilled workforce, and strong industry-academia collaboration, Vizag provides an ideal ecosystem for IT companies to thrive. As Vizag continues to attract investments, nurture innovation, and support entrepreneurship, it is poised to establish itself as a global IT destination, contributing significantly to the digital transformation of India.

In addition to the IT industry, Vizag also boasts a vibrant landscape for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The growth of the IT sector in Vizag and the distribution of SMEs have played a significant role in the city's development. The diversified SME landscape, supported by government initiatives and industrial zones, has bolstered the city's economy and fostered entrepreneurship. As Vizag continues to evolve, the synergy between the IT sector and SMEs will contribute to its sustainable growth and position it as a dynamic economic center.

To meet the city's growing demand for cutting-edge technologies as well as the growth trajectory for MSMEs & channel partners, CRN India, in association with Dell Technologies and in partnership with Ingram Micro, organised the latest edition of the Transformation Tour in Vizag, "The Jewel of the East Coast".

The event kicked off with an insightful panel discussion on the topic "Navigating the Digital Landscape: Strategies for SMBs in India to Embrace Digital Transformation".

Sanjay Singh, Director, Tejasv Solar System, emphasized, saying “Adopting the digital transformation journey will be easier if you have a planned strategy, a budget, and a deadline”.

“To be in business, there is no other way out than digital transformation.” said Anil Kumar, VP & Head-IT, Vijaysri Organics

Ramesh Repaka, Lead Pre Sales, Dell Technologies, further added, “IT integration into the business results in digital transformation. Your organisation will become more agile once you start investing in modern technology and utilising it.’

The panel discussion was followed by an intriguing presentation by the technology experts from Dell Technologies, Madhukar Ghali, Consultant Solutions Group, Dell Technologies & Ramesh Repaka, Lead Pre Sales, Dell Technologies. Their presentation centered around the fascinating topic of "Modernize data center with Dell tech portfolio."

Madhukar emphasized on some of the amazing products line-up of Dell, He talked about Dell Optimizer, a smart, AI-based software that uses data science to improve the overall experience, no matter where or how you work.

He further added, saying, “Sustainability is an important focus in everything we do at Dell Technologies. In order to protect the globe, we have been working to reduce our carbon footprint.”

Furthermore, Madhukar delved into the concept of a Zero Trust ecosystem. He explained that Dell is actively building an ecosystem that embraces the Zero Trust approach, bringing together top technology and security companies to create a comprehensive solution that spans infrastructure platforms, applications, clouds, and services. This unified approach simplifies adoption for both private and public sector organizations.

Ramesh Repaka took the stage next, focusing on the groundbreaking Dell PowerStore. He lauded its revolutionary architecture and approach, positioning it as a new standard for storage infrastructure that seamlessly supports deployments from edge to core to cloud.

Ramesh also highlighted Dell PowerVault Storage, an entry-level block storage array designed for SAN/DAS workloads, offering simplicity, high performance, and affordability.

He concluded the presentation by saying “Dell Technologies is the industry leader in enterprise data storage solutions and offers a wide selection of products to meet the diverse data storage requirements of both large and small businesses”.

The Vizag leg of the Transformation Tour concluded on a high note, leaving attendees highly impressed with Dell's extensive product lines. Delegates unanimously acknowledged that Dell has successfully developed technological solutions catering to the diverse needs of every individual. The event provided customers with valuable insights through informative sessions and hands-on tech demonstrations, empowering them to make well-informed choices.

Dell's product offerings received commendation from the delegates, who recognized their high-demand in the market. The event proved instrumental in showcasing how these products and solutions can assist businesses in developing strategies for growth. Customers now have the opportunity to explore new avenues of expansion and align their objectives with Dell's forward-thinking strategies.