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                                    18
                                    MAR
                                    2021
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OVERVIEW
Cloud Technology and/or Digital Transformation would be
the second most widely used word in the year gone by after
the word ‘POSITIVE’. Though these terms have been around
for quite a long time now and are part of our businesses
and social lives, we probably didn’t value it the way the
pandemic has taught us to value and believe in it.
Cloud computing is a critical component of businesses as the
workforce has shifted to remote work, and next-generation
technologies and initiatives such as digital business, customer
intimacy and artificial intelligence have become a reality. It
offers immense possibilities and benefits for all types of
organizations, be it a large-scale enterprise, SME, MSME or
the Government. In India, the adoption of this technology
is gaining momentum and growing exponentially.
Technology has become an integral part of businesses across
the globe, and these businesses have been undergoing a
transformation, specifically digital, to adjust to this shift.
Cloud computing, cybersecurity and
big data analytics are the top
three digital technologies
which are at the heart of
this      transformation.
Research       suggests
that various levels
of     organizations
in     India     are
planning to move
their      business
operations to the
cloud as a top
priority.

WHY
  CLOUD
COMPUTING?

   Cloud computing has changed the way IT services are
    provisioned and used
   Its potential to scale a project and pay-as-you-go pricing
    model are the key benefits that the business houses can
    enjoy in order to achieve effectiveness in their operations
   In case of SMEs and MSMEs, cloud technology reduces
    barrier to their growth by reducing infrastructure costs
    and upfront investments
   Cloud has moved from being a relatively back-end
    (storage) to a front-end (business facing) technology,
    enabling on-demand access to resources, flexibility in
    scaling, cost reduction and business continuity
   The ongoing pandemic has accelerated this cloud shift,
    with even conventional industries like education and
    manufacturing fast-tracking its adoption
   According to Gartner, worldwide public cloud services
    spending is estimated to grow at 18% annually to over
    $360 billion by 2022, from about $258 billion in 2020

THE
INDIAN STORY
Government: The government is also emerging
as an active participant with Niti Aayog, along
with AWS, announcing the launch of the
Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation
Centre, a public-private partnership to
address societal challenges through digital
innovation. Government is embracing
cloud computing technology for expanding
its e-governance initiatives throughout the
country.
Manufacturing & Large-Scale Businesses:
The manufacturing sector has come a long way
in adoption of the technology. Some of the most
notable application areas in manufacturing suited for
cloud are CRM and supply chain applications which provide
better connectivity to external stakeholders and customers. The area of
business intelligence and business analytics is also an important aspect
for manufacturing domain as large amount of data is generated in the
manufacturing process which is a challenge for CIOs. These technologies will
help the organizations to better forecast products range and provide analysis
for future investments in different business areas and understand customer
demands and provide inputs for demand shaping. Human machine interface
or HMI is another cloud technology which is making its way in the Indian
manufacturing sector.
Small and medium-sized enterprises: India’s small & medium businesses
present a huge untapped opportunity. A recent NASSCOM study indicates
that while over 60% of this SMB survey’s respondents have adopted cloud,
nearly 50% are still at a nascent stage and only about 15% are advanced
users. Given the pandemic, SMBs will also fast-track cloud adoption, with
many skipping the proof-of-concept stage.
IT Sector: Research studies done during the last 5 years indicate that
Indian businesses are willing to spend over 36% of their IT costs on public
cloud services due to its business flexibility and low costs. Considering the
recent development in the IT sector, cloud technology has become even
more strategic in the current scenario. The growing adoption of new-age
technologies such as Big Data, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the
Internet of Things (IoT), along with favourable government initiatives are
propelling the growth of the Indian cloud infrastructure market. Government
initiatives such as DigiLocker, MeghRaj, and Cloud vision for India 2022,
among others, have supported the growth of the cloud infrastructure market
and established India as a global hub for cloud computing, content delivery,
and data communication services.

The Economic Times
CLOUD STRATEGY SUMMIT
It is evident that new cloud opportunities are emerging in areas like
collaboration and contactless tools, security, artificial intelligence and
analytics. These trends highlight the importance of cloud computing
to any transformation story. There is no better time than now to do
what is necessary to establish India as a global hub for cloud computing.
In this one-day summit, we will explore the way ahead for India in the
cloud space and how we all can work towards building a cloud first
nation. Experts from the globe, implementers of technology from various
segments of Indian businesses, regulators and policy makers, influencers
and associations will amalgamate at this stage to share their knowledge
and stories and help each other in building the blocks right.

Who should
ATTEND?
   CEOs/MDs
   CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
   CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
   CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY
    OFFICER
   CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER
   HEAD OF CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES
   HEAD DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
   REGULATORS AND POLICY MAKERS
   INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

                                            Who Should
Whether you are new to
cloud or an experienced                     PARTNER?
user, ET CLOUD STRATEGY                        TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION
SUMMIT will give you                            PROVIDERS
inspiration & technical
knowledge for your journey                     CLOUD SERVER AND SERVICE
into the world of Cloud                         PROVIDERS
Computing                                      ASSOCIATIONS

AGENDA
09:15 - 09:35   REGISTRATION
09:40 - 09:45   OPENING REMARKS by ET Edge
                WELCOME ADDRESS: Purpose Driven Digital Transformation
09:50 - 10:05   Kishore P Durg, Senior Managing Director, CloudFirst Global Services
                Lead, Technology V&A Lead, Accenture
                CHIEF GUEST: Harnessing the benefits of Cloud Computing to
10:10 - 10:30   Accelerate Delivery of e-Services in the Country
                Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog
                SPECIAL ADDRESS: The Changing Digital Innovation System in India
10:35 - 10:50   Dr. Neeta Verma, Director General, National Informatics Centre,
                Government of India
                The Mantra to develop a world-class Cloud Strategy
10:55 - 11:10
                Microsoft*
                FIRESIDE CHAT 1: Leadership Approach - Implementing innovative
                digital strategies to overcome operational challenges, boosting
                productivity and minimising cost
                In this discussion, we will understand from leading CEOs on their vision
                and approach on digital transformation of business operations and is
                it helping them to meet the operational challenges and enhance the
                outcome. The focus will be on understanding the present scenario, steps
                to maximise profits, practical advice and way forward. Some of the points
                to be covered includes:
                • Establishing a sustainable funding model to support the investments
11:15 - 11:45
                   required to get business value from the cloud
                • Cost reduction through cloud computing and improving security
                   (business value)
                • Benefits of cloud platforms VS traditional technology platforms
                • Gaining agility and improving business interactions
                • Why every CEO should participate in digital transformation decisions?”
                Samson Khaou, Executive Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Dassault Systemes
                Phoram Mehta, APAC Chief InfoSec Officer, PayPal, Co-founder iServe.io,
                SoPact.com and AID-KC Chapter
                Moderator: The Economic Times*
                PANEL DISCUSSION 1: Turning Data into Dollars!
                “Big Data, IOT, data analytics and digital transformation sounds
                interesting, but the real question is to know how this translates into real
                cost savings and end up adding revenues. Esteemed speakers in this
                section will share their expert advice on:
                • Utilizing AI to deliver real step-change, long-term benefit rather than
                   short-term quick wins
                • Achieving ROI with predictive data analytics
                • Effective hybrid and multi cloud strategy to reduce costs and improve
                   productivity
11:50 - 12:35
                • Cloud for future workloads
                • Secure to the core
                Byju Joseph, CTO, Future Generali India Life Insurance
                Aparna Gupta, Executive Director, Customer Success, Microsoft
                Manoj Paul, Managing Director, GPX India
                Mayuresh Purandare, Head IT – Infrastructure & Security, Marico
                Sanjay Mishra, Head IT - CIO, L&T Construction
                Surya Narayan Singh, Dy. Chief - Technology Infrastructure, NPCI
                Moderator: KMPG*

                ONE ON ONE: Programming the Cloud for Business Intelligence
12:40 - 13:00
                TBA
                Risk and Security in the Digital Transformation Drive
13:05 - 13:15
                TBA

AGENDA
                FIRESIDE CHAT 2: Scaling up and Preparing for a Resilient Future
                “Businesses from different industries and geographical locations are
                turning to cloud services to store, manage and process data. Most of
                the large-scale organizations have already tasted the benefits of cloud
                computing and IT service providers are working round the close to add
                value to these services. In this session, we will talk about the next gen
                services what can be expected in the near future
                • Disruptive Technologies to Drive Competitive Advantage
                • Increased Productivity
13:20 - 13:50
                • IT Operations in a Hybrid World
                • Support to Work from Home Culture
                • Flexibility along with Security
                • Improving business continuity with disaster recovery and backup
                  solutions
                • Boosting productivity with cloud-based collaboration
                KRC Murty, Senior Vice President - H
                Suresh Komirishetty, CIO, Mercedes-Benz India
                Moderator: TBA
                PANEL DISCUSSION 2: Cloud Computing – Empowering India’s SMBs to
                take the Next Big Leap!
                “With Industry 4.0 taking a firm grip on global commerce, adaptation
                within the SMB sector is not far behind. Cloud was commonly employed
                in large organisations, but of late we have seen SMEs also have joined the
                bandwagon by adopting the cloud technology which makes operations
                more mobile and accessible for a team. SMEs and MSMEs are undergoing
                paradigm shift in operations, employing new technologies, and as a
                result, organisations are looking for quick, reliable and cost-efficient
                mediums to undergo the transformation
                • Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and
                   Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for SMBs
13:55 - 14:40   • Offline data storage VS cloud and its benefits
                • HRMS systems, CRM, accounting, salesforce automation and design
                   features of cloud
                • Saviour from massive investment costs and customisable applications
                • Privacy Concerns
                • Migration to cloud computation
                • Economic interests for SMBs and Govt. subsidies
                Sandeep Jamdagni, Head of Information Technology, Ashiana Group
                Venkat Krishnan V, CTO, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
                Anand Thakur, Group CTO, Elara Technologies (Housing.com, Proptiger.
                com & Makaan.com)
                Vinayak Godse, VP, Data Security Council of India (DSCI)
                Moderator: KPMG*
                KEYNOTE ADDRESS 2: Risk and Security in the Digital Transformation
                Drive
14:45 - 15:00
                Richard Apostolik, President and CEO, Global Association of Risk
                Professionals (GARP)
                ONE ON ONE: Top 5 Cloud Myths / The Next Wave of Cyber-Physical
15:05 - 15:25   Attacks
                TBA
                KEYNOTE ADDRESS 3: CloudFirst to CloudSmart to Rapidly Respond to
15:30 - 15:45   Changing Business Needs
                TBA
                CLOSING REMARKS
15:50 - 16:00
                TBA
16:00           CLOSE OF CONFERENCE

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