Tech Leaders Celebrate India’s Tech Boost on National Tech Day, ET CIO

National Technology Day is also a reminder of India’s progress in technology and science.

The government attaches great importance to innovation to make ‘Digital India’ and ‘Atmanivar Bharat’ a reality, which is reflected in this year’s theme, namely ‘School to Startup – Ignite the minds of young people to innovation’. ” is also reflected.

Today we also celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Technology Day by highlighting how technology is transforming human life and business, and by fostering a culture of innovation to make India a global hub of technology and innovation. We asked technology leaders for their take on how they can push the

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Zoho Corp Vice President Praval Singh

“On this National Technology Day, we want to emphasize the importance of fundamentals: focus on sustainable growth and consider building a long-term business. Create a strong business, now more than ever, which is essential for technology companies.”We need to strengthen our foundation through investments in R&D and be proactive in exploiting opportunities and markets to stay relevant.” A strong foundation will help us in the face of market uncertainty brought on by global economic headwinds and technological advances such as AI.”

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Greg Moran, Zoomcar CEO and Co-Founder

“With India rapidly emerging as a global technology hub and innovation powerhouse, we are proud to be part of the transformational journey towards a more self-reliant India. We recognize the potential of technology in building digital public goods that benefit people.We are committed to the latest technological advances, from providing easy access to shared mobility services to increasing safety and convenience. We are committed to empowering users with our Our dedication is to create and implement ethical, inclusive and sustainable technology that creates value not only for our business but for society as a whole.”

Dhiraj Gupta, co-founder and CTO of mFilterIt

“India has a clear edge in delivering digital services with the combination of JAM (Jan Dhan Yojana + Aadhaar + Mobile). It is also important that technology evolves beyond just providing convenience: today’s technology is designed to help stakeholders consider other factors such as building customer trust and mitigating risk. It should give them the confidence to make the right decisions.”

Nishant Bale, Founder of Expand My Business (ExMyB)

“As we witness the rising technological prowess of India, it is clear that our country has the potential to become a global technology hub and innovation powerhouse. It cannot be overstated as it is essential to unlocking the full potential of your entrepreneurial spirit. India’s increasing focus on creating digital public goods reflects India’s commitment to using technology to improve the lives of all its citizens. We must continue to harness the power of technology to drive positive change and build a better future for all. “

Ashwin Chawwla, Escrowpay Founder and MD

“We believe that improving India’s technological prowess is not just an opportunity, it is also a responsibility. play a pivotal role in unlocking India’s true potential as a hub of innovation and innovation. We see technology as a powerful enabler, one with the potential to impact the lives of all citizens and create true digital public goods. We are proud to be part of India’s digital payments journey towards a brighter future where technology is harnessed for greater good. We believe that through collaboration, creativity, and our commitment to building responsible technology, we can create a world where technology truly works for everyone. “

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Michael Hurlston, Synaptics President and CEO

“On National Technology Day, we celebrate the incredible power of technology that has changed our lives. Semiconductors are used in smartphones, computers, internet access, consumer electronics, automation and entertainment systems, automobiles and countless other enabling the products we use every day at home, work and on the go, such as electronic systems in India.India has some of the best semiconductor engineers in the world, so we want our engineers to leverage their skills and Encourage them to contribute to the existing semiconductor ecosystem in their creativity in how they design, and in the long term to maintain the pace of innovation needed and continue to make the world a better place, through engineering-related learning and I encourage students to consider careers.”

Dr. Amit Singhee, IBM Research India Director and CTO IBM India and South Asia

“India has a digitally-skilled workforce of 5 million people, a national science and technology mission, a robust startup ecosystem focused on emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, 5G/edge and quantum computing. We are establishing ourselves as a hotspot for deep technology.” Quantum technology is a key part of India’s technological ambitions and its success depends on strong collaboration within the quantum community, including industry, government, academia and start-ups. As quantum computing matures over the next few years, the new quantum-classical computing paradigm that combines quantum, AI, and hybrid cloud presents a disruptive opportunity to develop deep technology innovations that address national-scale challenges and opportunities. to the ecosystem. “

Ram Meenakshisundaram, Vice President and CTO, Virtusa Corporation

“In celebrating National Technology Day, we recognize that technology is the engine of human progress in this digital age and that the introduction of innovative ideas is crucial to the growth of technology. Al, loT The emergence of revolutionary technologies such as the Internet has great prospects for widespread application of the technology in new business areas, often wreaking complete havoc on existing business models.”

Dr. Ankh Jain, Mediatek India

“In today’s era of dynamic evolution, technology drives human progress, and the engine of technological growth is driven by innovative ideas. We envision a smarter future that has the potential to revolutionize the way everyone does business in the world.A new era of disruptive technologies such as AI, IoT, ML and cloud computing will dominate the next decade. is a key factor in unlocking the true potential of the IT sector in India’s technology growth, driving new possibilities for digital transformation. We need to develop and exploit significant growth opportunities across the sector.”

Arvind Vaishnav, Vice President, Philips Innovation Campus (PIC) Bangalore

“This National Technology Day, I envision a highly integrated network of virtual and in-person care, with access to real-time, predictive medical information that supports care coordination throughout the patient experience. AI-powered workflow optimization improves operational efficiency and frees healthcare workers to focus on what they do best: patient care.In fact, hospital digital architecture is built on wireless technology and interoperability. The application of healthcare is revolutionizing the shift from hospitals to homes of care.Technology can improve the patient and provider experience, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs for more sustainable growth. We plan to reinvent healthcare by reducing it.”

Pulkit Midha, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, BUSINESSNEXT

“India’s technology industry is growing at an exponential rate and, as expected by many, is poised to reach $500 billion by 2030. and financial services is one of its major influences.We believe that the convergence of AI, cloud computing and composability models could lead Indian banking to an autonomous banking future. We believe that with the right technology and consistent innovation in place, we can overcome the challenges of scalability and change management, and prepare the BFSI industry for tomorrow.”

Kunal Purohit, Chief Digital Services Officer, Tech Mahindra

“National Technology Day is an important occasion to celebrate the amazing advances in technology that have changed the world as we know it. The convergence of technologies such as generative AI, automation, the metaverse, blockchain, 5G and quantum computing will open up new possibilities for business and build a more connected world. It also enables us to significantly reduce the cost of doing business, increase revenue through greater differentiation, and ensure higher customer satisfaction.”

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Raj Shibaraju, President, APAC, Arete

“India is emerging as a global technology hub and this National Technology Day celebrates India’s remarkable contributions in this field. It also comes with a responsibility to protect it.”

Bahwan CyberTek, COO, Mike Muralidaran

Tailwind opportunities such as democratized AI, favorable policies and forward-looking knowledge capital will support India’s transformation into an innovation powerhouse. There is a great deal of interest in emerging technologies such as 5G, Metaverse, Blockchain and Edge Computing, and we are committed to helping companies of all sizes leverage these technologies to create new revenue streams and business models. I’m paying attention. Indian companies go beyond making transactions more efficient by providing consulting and value-added services. The growth of deep tech companies, programs like Digital India, projects like India Stack and her successful track record of exporting IT and BPO services will make India a preferred choice for global tech companies. “

Note: This article is part of ETCIO’s exclusive coverage of National Technology Day.

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