Partner Transformation Conclave harnessing the Power of AI to Accelerate Business

To explore and embrace the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of business, an extraordinary event, Partner Transformation Conclave was held at Hotel Novotel, Ahmedabad on 8th November jointly organized by VARINDIA and Microsoft. The event witnessed presence of partners, VARs (Value-Added Resellers), and special invitees from the Federation of IT Associations of Gujarat (FITAG). 

The event commenced with a warm welcome to the distinguished tech leaders from Gujarat who graced the occasion with their presence. The event showcased how AI can address a wide range of challenges across various industries, such as banking, insurance, and retail. Remarkable statistics were presented, demonstrating how Windows 11 has enhanced security measures, resulting in a significant reduction in security incidents and instances of identity theft. 

The session began with a traditional Indian lamp-lighting ceremony, symbolizing the awakening of knowledge and wisdom. Distinguished dignitaries who graced the stage for this ceremonial lighting included: Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Editor-in-chief, VARINDIA and Group Publications; Mr. Saranga Babu, National Distribution Lead- Microsoft; Mr. Nischay Kandpal, Programme Manager Evangelist-DPS Microsoft India; Mr. Vishal Prakash Shah, Founder & CEO, Synersoft Technologies; Mr. Alok Ghelani, President- FITAG; Mr. Alpesh Patel, Director- MetroBiT Networks; Mr. Ajay Sharma, DGM - Ingram Micro India; Mr. Jigar Sanghvi, Director- Sanghvi Infotech Pvt. Ltd. and many more. 

Saranga Babu
National Distribution Lead, Microsoft India 

“IT associations can join hands with the vendors to be more successful. Through these events we are sharing Microsoft’s roadmap for the year 2024. We are here to discuss about the multiple opportunities we have in today’s scenario. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft was the founder of the belief that technology creates opportunity.”

Nischay Kandpal
Programme Manager Evangelist, DPS Microsoft India 

“ChatGPT is the area where Microsoft is investing heavily, generative technologies are going to come into the market and AI is the hot word now, everyone is talking about AI. People are worried about their jobs but this is not about replacing man power with AI; it is about generative technologies. It is about employing employees with the use of generative technologies and makes him more efficient. Copilot will be released to every single user of Windows 11 Pro in October, 2023 without any additional cost. The repetitive jobs can be done through copilot.”

Ajay Sharma
DGM, Ingram Micro 

“The PC business has grown 30% in last 3 years. There is a lot of opportunity we have seen this year and India is a land of opportunities. Currently the global market is looking at India for opportunities. India is moving ahead as the fastest growing country around the world. The GST collection is 1.5 lakh crore in Q1 of 2023. We have a lot of opportunity in Microsoft as they can be bundled with many devices and many programs are run by Microsoft.”

Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu
Editor-in-chief, VARINDIA

 “Partners are the exclusive part of business expands to reach to customers. Companies can get access to new market, resources and expertise. This can help corporate to grow and reach wider audience. AI is rapidly transforming the business landscape. It is being used to automate task, improve decision making, create new products and services.” 

Alok Ghelani
President, FITAG 

“FITAG is connecting 43 IT associations all over Gujarat. FITAG’s objectives have a five-point agenda. Flourish, Knowledge, Networking, Strength & Protection are the five points on which the foundation of FITAG is laid on. Flourish is to flourish and co-exist by being united and supportive to each other; Knowledge is to share the knowledge available by all means; Networking is to increase awareness by extensive networking with each other; Strength is to stay united and utilise the strength and protection is to protect common interest.”

The event's highlight was a panel discussion session was moderated by Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu. The panelists, including (Left To Right) Mr. Alpesh Patel, Mr. Vishal Prakash Shah, and  Mr. Saranga Babu, engaged in a stimulating discussion on Harnessing the Power of AI to Accelerate Business.

Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Editor-in-chief, VARINDIA, said while moderating the event, “New technologies bring disruption to the business environment with innovation. AI is revolutionizing business innovation and is unlocking business growth in many ways, such as personalizing experience, marketing prediction, generating new ideas and improved decision making.” 

Saranga Babu
 National Distribution Lead, Microsoft India 

“Microsoft is partner facing organization, they do business through partners. In 2024, our first priority is to fulfill the requirement of heavy work culture. The second is services and experiences powered by Microsoft. We want to bring in the generative AI in to the products. And the third priority is eco-system transformation.”  

Vishal Prakash Shah
Founder & CEO, Synersoft Technologies 

“Generative AI generates synthetic data. When we talk about content generation, image generation, 3D model generation generative AI depends on what kind of things you are feeding into. AI has the potential if we are technology ready.”

Alpesh Patel
Director, MetroBiT Networks 

“Technology works as a time-saver for us as 2500 channel partners are connected with me. With advanced technology, opportunity has been increased. Advanced technology with right devices is helping us to witness growth in the current market.”
The event concluded on a high note, with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, expressing gratitude to all the participants, speakers, and attendees for making the event a resounding success.