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Grant Thornton Bharat Joins Hands with Yotta to Expand AI and Cloud Reach

Suraj Kumar — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:06:02 +0000

Yotta Data Services, a digital transformation company that offers cutting-edge GPU infrastructure, cloud computing solutions, colocation services, and managed IT services, has established a strategic partnership with Grant Thornton Bharat, one of India's top consulting firms. By accelerating the adoption of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), this partnership hopes to stimulate innovation and propel growth for Indian startups, enterprises, and government organizations.

The alliance combines Grant Thornton Bharat’s expertise in Cloud and AI with Yotta’s state-of-the-art High-Performance Computing infrastructure. The partnership will empower clients to optimise operations, unlock new growth opportunities, and stay competitive in an ever-evolving market. By leveraging AI-driven transformation and large-scale cloud adoption, the partnership will drive sustainable success and productivity gains.

Deepankar Sanwalka, Senior Partner at Grant Thornton Bharat, commented, “AI is already transforming the way business is done, and our alliance with Yotta will help accelerate this shift. Together, we will enable enterprises and government agencies to harness AI and cloud technologies. By combining Yotta’s advanced cloud with our industry expertise, we are confident we would be able to help businesses scale faster, make smarter decisions, and shape a digital-first #VibrantBharat.”

Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, MD and CEO of Yotta Data Services, shared, “We are extremely delighted to join hands with Grant Thornton Bharat to provide businesses with access to Shakti Cloud’s advanced GPU infrastructure and AI services, powered by NVIDIA H100 GPUs. This alliance not only accelerates AI-driven transformations for businesses, government agencies, startups, and the diverse clientele of Grant Thornton Bharat but also takes us closer to our vision of advancing India’s AI capabilities on the global stage. With Yotta’s expertise in AI sovereign cloud infrastructure, Shakti Cloud provides users with an all-in-one platform to develop, train, and deploy AI solutions seamlessly. Tailored for speed, adaptability, and scalability, users can efficiently train large-scale models, achieve real-time inference, and ensure smooth deployment.”

Aniruddha Chakrabarti, Partner - Cloud & AI, Grant Thornton Bharat commented, “We are now seeing clients moving their gen AI POCs to production - cloud-based AI infrastructure, modernising data on cloud, AI as a Service & Model as a Service are key for successful AI-driven transformations. Our alliance with Yotta would help our teams build a deep understanding of gen AI model training and inference. More importantly, it would help us gain expertise in building intelligent applications and manage cloud infrastructure. Together both the teams would be able to innovate for our clients helping them get the ROI from their AI and cloud investments.”

The partnership will include a variety of cooperative endeavors, including cooperative Go-To-Market (GTM) campaigns, cooperative sales endeavors, pre-sales solutioning, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, as well as integrated solution delivery.

Nittin Arora, Partner and Telecom Industry Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat, commented, “Yotta has been among the pioneers in India to embrace the future of AI, leveraging cutting-edge Nvidia technology. With industries and sectors increasingly recognising the value of AI, I am excited how this alliance can enhance GT’s capabilities to service the evolving needs of our clients.”

Darshan Hiranandani, Co-Founder and Chairman, Yotta Data Services, said, “This collaboration with Grant Thornton Bharat marks a major step in equipping enterprises with the advanced AI capabilities they need to drive innovation. With Shakti Cloud, organisations can develop and deploy AI solutions faster, tap into new growth opportunities, fast-track digital transformation, and contribute to India’s emergence as a global leader in AI.”

Yotta, India’s first NVIDIA Network Cloud Partner (NCP), provides world-class GPU computing infrastructure. Its Shakti Cloud platform is one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, featuring over 16,000 H100 GPUs and advanced AI-optimised storage. Yotta’s infrastructure enables seamless AI model training, real-time inference, and efficient deployment.

Grant Thornton Bharat’s comprehensive service offerings span cloud strategy, migration, modernisation, and managed cloud services, alongside AI and Generative AI services, with a focus on ethical AI, security, and governance.

This alliance is set to provide businesses with innovative AI-driven solutions, empowering them to optimise operations, drive growth, and remain competitive.

Strategic Partnership Between Grant Thornton Bharat and Yotta Data Services to Boost Cloud and AI Adoption

Suraj Kumar — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:36:48 +0000

In a strategic move to drive innovation and business growth, Grant Thornton Bharat has entered into a powerful alliance with Yotta Data Services, a leader in end-to-end digital transformation. This partnership aims to help businesses harness the transformative potential of Cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Generative AI (Gen AI). By combining Grant Thornton Bharat’s extensive expertise in AI and cloud technologies with Yotta’s cutting-edge GPU infrastructure and AI services, the collaboration promises to propel businesses forward in today’s competitive, fast-evolving market.

The collaboration leverages Yotta’s advanced High Performance Computing infrastructure and Shakti Cloud, powered by NVIDIA H100 GPUs, to provide businesses with a powerful platform for AI model training, real-time inference, and deployment. This advanced cloud infrastructure will help businesses scale AI models, optimize operations, and achieve new levels of innovation, productivity, and growth while managing costs effectively. Through this alliance, Grant Thornton Bharat and Yotta Data Services aim to enable Indian enterprises to accelerate large-scale cloud adoption and capitalize on AI-driven transformations.

Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, MD, and CEO of Yotta Data Services, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “Our alliance with Grant Thornton Bharat will offer businesses unparalleled access to Shakti Cloud’s advanced infrastructure. This partnership is key to realizing our vision of advancing India’s AI capabilities globally, empowering organizations with the tools to develop, train, and deploy AI solutions faster, more efficiently, and at scale.”

Aniruddha Chakrabarti, Partner – Cloud & AI at Grant Thornton Bharat, emphasized how this partnership would further empower their clients: “As more businesses move their Generative AI proofs of concept to production, the need for scalable AI infrastructure is clear. Our alliance with Yotta helps our clients unlock the true value of cloud-based AI services, optimizing data management and building intelligent applications that deliver measurable ROI.”

This partnership marks a significant step in helping businesses in India stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly advancing world of AI and cloud technologies.

Darshan Hiranandani on DeepSeek’s Groundbreaking AI Innovations: Key Tech Updates

Suraj Kumar — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:16:15 +0000

An artificial intelligence model developed by DeepSeek initiated waves in the global tech community through its open-source release last month because of its affordable cost structure though matching the performance of leading models.

DeepSeek shakes up AI
On 27 January the AI assistant exceeded ChatGPT in achieving the top-rated free app status on the US Apple App Store causing market value changes among major technology companies that included Nvidia. The model became so popular that it experienced outages along with reported cyber-attacks. DeepSeek announced its computing capacity matches the 01 model of ChatGPT for mathematical and coding operations while reducing memory requirements to decrease expense. The training of its AI assistant involved Nvidia’s computing power costing less than $6 million.

The questionable $6 million training cost according to analysts now establishes benchmarks for future AI model development regarding performance and expense reduction. The BBC reports Wei Sun from Counterpoint Research explaining that "DeepSeek has proven that cutting-edge AI models can be developed with limited computer resources." Despite this, governments in both Australia and Taiwan decided to forbade employees from accessing the application through official work devices because of security worries. During the launch of GPT-3 Donald Trump described it as a final warning to American-based businesses while Sam Altman of Open AI praised its capabilities but expressed support for market competition.

News in brief: Digital technology stories from around the world
• The direct payment solutions users can access emerge from an agreement between Visa and X. By signing this agreement Elon Musk continues his effort to turn X into a universal “everything app” featuring extensive services per Reuters.
• Yotta has taken the DeepSeek model and deployed it within NM1, its data centre, on an advanced server infrastructure comprising 16 nodes of H100 GPU-s a totla of 128 H100s. Available as a beta version on a web app, the product is currently free to use.
Darshan Hiranandani, CEO of the Hiranandani Group and chairman and cofounder of Yotta Data services said "Yotta's Shakti is a response to the clarion call given by Hon. Min. Ashwini Vaishnaw to host DeepSeek within Indian Borders. This initiative underscores our dedication to making India Self-reliant for its AI needs."
• Mark Thompson declared the incoming director general of Cern expects AI to transform fundamental physics. Professor Mark Thompson predicts that technology can improve particle physics understanding to explain the universe's future as he assumes leadership of the European Organization for Nuclear Research in 2026.
• According to new research findings a substantial portion of U.S. teenage students have fallen victim to AI-made visual items on the internet. Common Sense Media released research showing that 35% of teenagers between 13 and 18 years old experienced misdirection from fake online materials.

MyShakti.ai Launched by Yotta Data: India’s Native ChatGPT Alternative Using DeepSeek AI

Suraj Kumar — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:34:30 +0000

Yotta Data launched myShakti.ai its AI-powered chatbot that seeks to establish India as a powerful force in AI development by implementing the DeepSeek open-source AI model from China with support from Hiranandani Group. A transformative project emerged to transform India's artificial intelligence sector through an AI-powered chatbot system that focuses on data protection as well as privacy along with autonomous AI functionality. This article will explore the exceptional elements of this initiative.

A Step Towards AI Independence
The myShakti.ai chatbot delivers an India-based consumer interface like ChatGPT for providing domestic solutions to the nation's AI requirements. The main difference of this chatbot exists in its data security measures since Yotta maintains its servers within Indian borders at the NM1 data center facility. Indian users can access AI services while maintaining complete peace of mind about how their data is managed due to server hosting within the country.

The H100 GPU nodes installed at Yotta’s NM1 facility comprise 16 units that deliver a total of 128 H100 devices according to LinkedIn communications. The installed infrastructure operates specifically for AI functions by delivering rapid processing while maximizing resource efficiency. myShakti.ai offers secure alongside fast AI services for Indian users through its local data-hosting infrastructure and National Mission 1 facility.

Beta Version of myShakti.ai Available Now
The beta version of myShakti.ai operated through its web-based application interface can be accessed for free by users in India. All members of the population in India can now experience AI through its simplest form. The continuous feedback system from Yotta enables the chatbot to develop automatically with user data while improving its functionality.

A Vision for India’s AI Future
The introduction of myShakti.ai supports the goal to establish India as an AI innovation center for the world. Yotta received an order from Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to develop this platform to make India self-reliant through DeepSeek operations. Darshan Hiranandani who leads the Hiranandani Group as CEO and Yotta Data Services as Chairman has articulated his mission to gain AI independence for India making the nation self-reliant in AI model development.

The new approach demonstrates India's transformed perspective regarding its position in AI development. With its AI solution Yotta presents an advanced system which transforms India's digital landscape particularly for businesses and researchers and startups who want AI integration with reduced expenses of traditional infrastructure.

DeepSeek: Driving Market Innovation
DeepSeek represents an open-source AI model which reshapes the entire landscape. Through DeepSeek Sunil Gupta from Yotta Data Services has created a system that decreases both operational expenses and computing demands to enable broad accessibility of AI technology. Old GPUs with a value of $5.6 million enable competitive AI model development because this innovative AI tool functions efficiently on such hardware. The AI system receives reinforcement learning abilities through its system design which improves its intelligence capacity leading to increased operational efficiency.

The clarification of India’s Artificial Intelligence development direction has become increasingly apparent because of DeepSeek. The implemented approach eliminates traditional heavy-duty hardware AI systems by providing an efficient system which fulfills India's social needs while overcoming language barriers across its extensive territory.

Creating a Local AI Ecosystem
The vision at Yotta Stadium advances past the development of myShakti.ai. The company conducts ongoing development of a full generative AI solution set which functions locally under Indian control for the specific needs of India's varied people. Developing Indian technology which mirrors national values and specific requirements constitutes the primary objective.

India currently experiences a rapid expansion of AI technology which makes this adjustment that much more significant. The open-source model of DeepSeek enables businesses and researchers to access AI capabilities at a lower cost because it removes complicated infrastructure requirements thus allowing startups to participate in AI developments with reduced capital expenditures.

India’s Role in Global AI Advancements
The deployment of myShakti.ai alongside DeepSeek makes India ready to emerge as a global leader in artificial intelligence improvements. AI development has direct parallels to Sputnik policy. The DeepSeek technology enables India to control its AI development trajectory just as mobile technology transformed national communication networks in previous years.

The AI model DeepSeek becomes operational through Krutrim at Ola alongside other firms that have integrated it through their cloud systems. Bhavish Aggarwal demands that India should not trail behind international AI patterns and needs to advance its AI prowess to achieve worldwide benchmarks. Through its implementation in Krutrim DeepSeek drives major progress in India's AI development through its provision of domestic server-based world-class AI solutions at affordable rates.

Looking Ahead
The country stands ready to lead global AI research and development through myShakti.ai and DeepSeek. Yotta maintains its dedication to building AI solutions locally as well as local data control thus securing India's AI pathway. India embarks on its path to establish itself as a leading global Artificial Intelligence power base.

The technology platform myShakti.ai represents more than just a routine chatbot because it represents the coming AI era in India. Through a combination of secure infrastructure and local development and economical implementation the new system brings India into its next technological stage. The future holds great potential for India to emerge as a global leader in AI technology development until the next century.

Introducing Yotta’s myShakti AI Chatbot, Built on DeepSeek - Darshan Hiranandani

Suraj Kumar — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:53:15 +0000

India has taken a decisive step toward AI self-reliance with the launch of myShakti, the country’s first sovereign generative AI chatbot, built on the Chinese open-source AI model DeepSeek. Developed by Mumbai-based Yotta Data Services, myShakti represents India’s growing push to reduce dependence on foreign AI technologies while ensuring data security and sovereignty.

This move comes at a time when DeepSeek AI, a company founded in 2023, is making waves globally with its cost-effective and resource-efficient AI models. DeepSeek recently launched DeepSeek-V3, a free AI assistant that claims to outperform existing services while operating on significantly lower computational costs. Additionally, its AI model Janus-Pro-7B for image generation is said to rival OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 and Stability AI’s Stable Diffusion.

A Strategic Play for India’s AI Future

Yotta Data Services, co-founded by Darshan Hiranandani and Sunil Gupta in 2023, has been making aggressive moves in India’s AI and cloud infrastructure space. Originally a data center services provider, Yotta has expanded into cloud services, IT security, and AI-driven solutions.

In March 2024, Yotta became the first Indian company to secure a major AI investment from NVIDIA, which supplied 16,000 high-performance chips, signaling a strong AI focus. More recently, Yotta was shortlisted by the Indian government for the final bidding process in the IndiaAI Mission, a strategic initiative to procure 10,000 GPUs for building domestic AI capabilities.

With myShakti, Yotta aims to accelerate AI adoption across businesses, researchers, and startups while lowering the cost barriers that have traditionally hindered AI deployment in India. Unlike proprietary AI systems controlled by Western tech giants, DeepSeek’s open-source model allows for customization and cost efficiency, making it a pragmatic choice for India’s AI ambitions.

India’s Sputnik Moment for AI?

The launch of myShakti aligns with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s call to host DeepSeek within Indian borders. Hiranandani sees this as a pivotal moment—comparing it to India’s mobile revolution, which made connectivity ubiquitous and affordable. “This is India’s Sputnik moment for AI,” he remarked, referencing the historic 1957 Soviet satellite launch that ignited a space race. The comparison underscores the belief that India now has a strategic opportunity to lead AI innovation instead of merely consuming foreign-developed technology.

DeepSeek’s rapid ascent in the AI space has challenged the traditional AI paradigm that relies on brute computational force. While models like OpenAI’s GPT-4 require vast GPU clusters and billions in investment, DeepSeek has demonstrated that efficiency and intelligent model training can achieve competitive results at a fraction of the cost. The model was reportedly trained using just $5.6 million worth of older GPUs, proving that AI advancement does not necessarily require cutting-edge silicon.

A Shift Towards AI Independence

The debate over AI sovereignty has intensified, particularly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Project Stargate, an initiative aimed at maintaining American dominance in AI. With global AI geopolitics in flux, India’s strategic investment in domestic AI capabilities is no longer optional—it is imperative.

Other Indian players are also recognizing this shift. Abhishek Upperwal, CEO of Soket AI Labs, has expressed his intent to build DeepSeek-style AI innovation in India, while Ola’s AI division, Krutrim, has already integrated DeepSeek models into its cloud infrastructure.

India is at a crucial juncture. By investing in open-source AI and building on local infrastructure, the country can craft AI solutions tailored to its linguistic, cultural, and business needs—without ceding control to foreign entities. With myShakti leading the charge, India may well be on the path to reshaping its digital future, ensuring AI self-reliance and competitiveness in an era dominated by global tech giants.

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India’s AI Revolution Begins with Yotta’s Launch of ‘myShakti’ on DeepSeek | Darshan Hiranandani

Suraj Kumar — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:52:06 +0000

India is making significant strides toward AI self-reliance with the recent launch of its first fully sovereign generative AI chatbot, myShakti. Developed by Yotta Data Services, this platform is built on the open-source DeepSeek AI model. It operates exclusively on Indian servers, ensuring both data privacy and robust security. Hosted at Yotta’s NM1 data center, myShakti utilizes 128 H100 GPUs to provide powerful infrastructure. The chatbot is currently in its beta phase and available for free on the myShakti.ai website.

Darshan Hiranandani, CEO of the Hiranandani Group and Chairman of Yotta Data Services, described the launch as a direct response to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s call to host DeepSeek within Indian borders. He emphasized that this launch aligns with India’s goal of reducing reliance on foreign AI systems and bolstering the nation’s technological sovereignty.

myShakti is designed with an integrated feedback mechanism, allowing it to improve and refine its performance over time. Yotta aims to boost AI adoption in India by reducing infrastructure costs and making AI more accessible to businesses, researchers, and startups. Sunil Gupta, Yotta’s CEO and co-founder, highlighted that DeepSeek’s open-source nature and minimal computing requirements significantly reduce AI costs. He likened this shift to the mobile revolution in India, viewing this moment as India’s “Sputnik moment for AI,” positioning the country to take the lead in AI innovation.

DeepSeek challenges traditional AI models by showing that efficiency can match the raw computational power typically required. With just $5.6 million invested in older GPUs, DeepSeek has demonstrated the potential of reinforcement learning to train competitive AI systems. This opens up an opportunity for India to develop AI solutions tailored to the country’s cultural, linguistic, and geopolitical needs while maintaining control over its data.

Yotta remains committed to enhancing India’s AI capabilities, continuously improving its generative AI solutions. This move aligns with India’s growing emphasis on building indigenous AI models to lessen dependence on foreign technology. The importance of locally developed AI has gained significant attention, especially following the announcement of Project Stargate by U.S. President Donald Trump. As discussions about India’s need for its own AI infrastructure continue to evolve, many tech leaders in the country stress the urgency of this development.

Abhishek Upperwal, founder and CEO of Soket AI Labs, has also shared plans to develop AI innovation similar to DeepSeek in India. Meanwhile, Ola’s Krutrim AI platform has incorporated DeepSeek models into its cloud infrastructure. Founder Bhavish Aggarwal emphasized that India cannot afford to be left behind in AI development, and his company’s integration of DeepSeek models ensures that India remains at the forefront of global AI innovation. As India’s tech ecosystem continues to shift toward homegrown solutions, the country is positioning itself for a future of AI independence and leadership.

Darshan Hiranandani | myShakti by Yotta: Transforming AI Accessibility and Security for India

Suraj Kumar — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:14:24 +0000

Yotta Data Services, on Tuesday, launched ‘myShakti’, India’s first fully sovereign B2C generative AI chatbot, built on the DeepSeek open-source AI model. The data storage hosted by the chatbot function runs exclusively within Indian server domains to provide complete security services and maintain user privacy. According to LinkedIn announcements myShakti utilizes Yotta NM1 data centre's server infrastructure that contains 16 nodes of H100 GPUs with a total of 128 H100s.

The chairman of Yotta Data Services Darshan Hiranandani stated "Yotta's myShakti stands as a response to Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's call for placing DeepSeek within Indian territorial boundaries." The proposed initiative demonstrates our unwavering commitment to developing India as a self-reliant nation for AI requirements.

Yotta implemented aFeedback system which helps myShakti to progress through continuous improvement. The official blog states that this chatbot serves two purposes: it decreases AI adoption expenses and enables both technological and scientific research bodies together with startups to access AI frameworks.

The implementation of DeepSeek has shifted the game by transforming operations. Open-source architecture of DeepSeek combined with its minimal computing needs drives down costs for AI adoption much like how mobile technology transformed India according to Sunil Gupta, co-founder and CEO of Yotta Data Services.

His words suggest that this marks a pivotal AI moment for India to emerge as a world leader in AI development. DeepSeek’s model challenges traditional AI infrastructure reliance by proving that efficiency can rival raw computational power. The training of competitive AI models through reinforcement learning was possible with just $5.6 million spent on older GPUs. India can create AI solutions that suit its specific cultural background and language requirements and protect data control through this new AI development.

Yotta maintains its dedication to enhance AI capabilities within India. The company intends to maintain ongoing improvements of its capabilities together with the development of domestically controlled solutions for the generative AI field. The January announcement of Project Stargate by US President Donald Trump triggered discussions about Indian construction in the country. Multiple technology experts expressed the urgent need for India to establish its Stargate project.

Abhishek Upperwal explained to AIM how Soket AI Labs operates on building Indian versions of DeepSeek technology during a previous meeting. He confirmed with a yes when asked about development of the innovation. Our model will not have the exact factor allocation as a 671B parameter system at the start yet will serve as a leading design within its capacity range. The AI platform Krutrim operational at Ola delivered DeepSeek models onto its cloud infrastructure as founder Bhavish Aggarwal publicly announced.

The nation of India must avoid falling behind with its AI development. Krutrim has pushed forward the company's quest to build internationally acclaimed AI systems. We have deployed DeepSeek models on live services through our cloud system which operates from Indian data hosting points. He announced through X that his company offered prices at the lowest level across the globe.

yotta launches indias first sovereign b2c ai chatbot

The Growing Importance of Cloud Security: Protecting Data in a Digital World

Suraj Kumar — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:06:20 +0000

As more businesses and individuals move to the cloud, the need for robust cloud security has never been more critical. Cloud computing offers unparalleled benefits in terms of flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency, but it also introduces significant security challenges. Securing data in the cloud is essential to protect sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access.

Key Aspects of Cloud Security

Data Encryption
Encryption is a fundamental aspect of cloud security. By encrypting data both at rest and in transit, businesses can ensure that sensitive information is unreadable to unauthorized users, even if a security breach occurs.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Implementing strong IAM practices is essential for controlling who has access to cloud resources. Multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access controls, and the principle of least privilege help reduce the risk of unauthorized access and insider threats.

Security Monitoring and Threat Detection
Constant monitoring is crucial for identifying potential security threats. Cloud providers offer advanced tools and services that utilize machine learning and AI to detect and respond to suspicious activities in real-time, helping to mitigate threats before they escalate.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
For businesses in regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and government, ensuring compliance with data protection laws is a top priority. Cloud providers often offer services that help businesses meet regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.

Backup and Disaster Recovery
Cloud environments should include comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability in the event of an attack or system failure. This minimizes downtime and data loss, ensuring business continuity.

The Role of Industry Leaders in Cloud Security

Industry leaders play a critical role in advancing the field of cloud security. One such visionary is Darshan Hiranandani, the CEO of the Hiranandani Group, a diversified conglomerate known for its expertise in real estate, infrastructure, and technology. Under Hiranandani's leadership, the Group has recognized the growing importance of cybersecurity and cloud security in their operations. By investing in innovative technology solutions and partnering with top-tier cloud service providers, the Hiranandani Group ensures that their data and infrastructure are protected.

Hiranandani has also been a strong advocate for fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness within the industry. He encourages businesses to adopt proactive cloud security measures to stay ahead of emerging threats and safeguard sensitive data. His commitment to embracing the future of digital transformation underscores his understanding of the critical role cloud security will play in the years ahead.

As cloud computing continues to evolve, the focus on security will remain paramount. Leaders like Darshan Hiranandani are setting the tone for organizations to prioritize secure digital environments, ensuring businesses can reap the benefits of the cloud without compromising their data integrity.

Darshan Hiranandani's Insights: Propelling Cloud Computing to New Heights

Suraj Kumar — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:44:44 +0000

In today’s fast-changing digital world, where data is so important, Darshan Hiranandani is one of the leading India’s cloud computing revolutions. As the co-founder of Yotta Infrastructure, Darshan Hiranandani is changing the way businesses use the cloud to their advantage. With his creative vision, he is changing how data is stored, managed, and used, helping companies discover new opportunities.

His leadership is taking the cloud industry to new levels, creating smarter and more efficient systems that help businesses succeed in the digital world. By rethinking cloud solutions, he’s not just keeping up with technology but also pushing the limits, setting new standards for growth and innovation in India’s tech industry.

Changing the Way Data Infrastructure Works
Noticing the increasing need for data storage and processing, Darshan Hiranandani has been instrumental in establishing advanced data centers throughout India. Under his leadership, Yotta has built big data centers that support both Indian and global tech companies. These advanced centers offer secure, efficient, and flexible data solutions that assist businesses in various industries as they transition to digital systems.

By providing the right infrastructure, Hiranandani is helping companies fully use their data, making it easier for them to shift towards a digital-first future. Yotta's data centers not only meet the demands of today's fast-moving tech world but also prepare for future growth, making them a key part of India's digital progress.

Improving Cloud Services
Darshan Hiranandani does more than just build infrastructure; he focuses on the powerful impact of cloud technology. He believes the cloud isn’t just for storing data, but a valuable tool that helps businesses get the most out of their information. This idea encourages companies to think more creatively, make smarter decisions, and manage their operations more efficiently. By seeing the cloud as a tool for innovation, Hiranandani is helping businesses use their data in fresh ways, increasing efficiency and growth. His forward-thinking approach encourages companies to fully use the cloud, making it a valuable tool for success in today’s digital world.

Smart Partnerships and Innovations
With Darshan Hiranandani’s leadership, Yotta has built strong partnerships to improve its services. Partnerships with top companies like NVIDIA have been crucial in creating advanced AI services, giving Indian businesses the latest tools to grow and stay ahead of the competition. These partnerships allow Yotta to offer the latest technologies, helping businesses use artificial intelligence to improve their operations. By teaming up with top industry players, Hiranandani ensures that Indian companies have access to the best solutions, helping them stay ahead in the fast-growing and competitive digital market.

Focus on Sustainability
Hiranandani’s vision also focuses on sustainable development. Yotta’s data centers are built with environmentally friendly methods, like using energy efficiently and having innovative cooling systems. These methods lower their environmental impact while still providing strong data solutions. By focusing on sustainability, Yotta ensures its operations contribute to a greener future without compromising on quality or efficiency. Hiranandani’s focus on sustainability is not just about offering services—it’s about leading by example for others in the industry to follow. By using these eco-friendly practices, Yotta is playing a big role in reducing the carbon footprint of India’s expanding tech industry.

In conclusion, by creating solid infrastructure, providing advanced cloud services, and focusing on sustainability, Darshan Hiranandani is not just improving cloud computing in India but also setting new standards for the industry. His leadership continues to drive digital progress, helping businesses thrive in today’s digital world. With his innovative approach, Hiranandani is shaping the future of cloud technology, making it easier to use, more efficient, and better for the environment. His vision is to help businesses stay ahead, adjust to new challenges, and succeed in a world that’s becoming more digital.

Darshan Hiranandani’s Influence on Modern Real Estate and Sustainable Growth

Suraj Kumar — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:13:38 +0000

Darshan Hiranandani, born on October 13, 1981, in Mumbai, Maharashtra is the chief executive officer of Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group, one of India's largest real estate companies. Darshan pursued higher education in the United States, where he completed an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Finance and a B.S. in Management Information Systems from the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.

Under his leadership since 2010, the Hiranandani Group has diversified into various sectors including data centers, energy, industrial warehousing, logistics, semiconductors, and consumer services. Strategic expansion has thus contributed considerably to his estimated net worth of around $1.5 billion as of 2023. Some of the prominent companies led by Darshan Hiranandani are:

Yotta Infrastructure (Navi Mumbai, India)
Yotta is a digital transformation service provider with data center, cloud, and managed IT services ranging from the simplest to the most complex. The hyperscale data center parks in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, and Greater Noida have plans for further parks.

Cloud Services
Yotta provides end-to-end cloud solutions through private, public, and hybrid cloud models. The service allows business organizations to enjoy hassle-free scalability, robust security, and cost-effectiveness.

Managed IT Services
The company offers complete IT management services, from cybersecurity to backup, disaster recovery, and network management. This is an opportunity for businesses to get on with the core of what they do and let Yotta handle their IT needs.

Sustainability Initiatives
Yotta is sustainable. The firm ensures that all the data centers use green energy and cooling technology. They have been using renewable sources of energy, novel cooling systems, and cutting carbon footprints.

H-Energy (Mumbai, India)
The business for energy by the Hiranandani Group involves building natural gas infrastructure like LNG terminals and pipelines. H-Energy has taken several large-scale initiatives, for instance, constructed a 635 km-long pipeline of natural gas, and it is setting up floating storage regasification units.

LNG Infrastructure
LNG is one of the major elements of H-Energy's approach to delivering sustainable energy supply to India. H-Energy has developed a robust LNG supply chain solution which includes terminals, pipelines, and regasification units.

LNG Terminals: H-Energy has FSRUs. FSRUs are modern, floating import solutions for LNG that can supply LNG to infrastructure-constrained areas.

Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) in Jaigarh, Maharashtra: This is India's first FSRU-based LNG terminal with a regasification capacity of 4 million tons per annum.

Natural Gas Pipelines
One of the significant achievements of H-Energy is the construction of a 635-km natural gas pipeline. This pipeline connects LNG terminals to major markets, thus ensuring smooth delivery of natural gas to industries, city gas distribution networks, and power plants.

Jaigarh-Dabhol Pipeline (H-Energy's flagship project): This pipeline is an important connectivity between western India and the country's gas distribution system.

City Gas Distribution (CGD)
Besides PNG, H-Energy is also developing CGD networks, which supply piped natural gas to households, commercial establishments, and industries, while compressed natural gas is provided for vehicles.

Tarq Semiconductors (Uttar Pradesh, India)
Venture into the semiconductor sector, with a view to establishing facilities for the fabrication and assembly, testing, marking, and packaging of compound semiconductors. It is in pursuit of the vision of the Government of India, to enhance semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

Focus on Compound Semiconductors
Tarq Semiconductors is focusing on compound semiconductors, which are advanced materials combining elements like gallium, indium, or arsenic. These semiconductors are critical for cutting-edge applications in:

5G Communication: High-speed data transfer with minimal energy consumption.
Electric Vehicles (EVs): Power electronics for efficient EV charging and battery management.
Renewable Energy: Energy efficiency in solar inverters and wind turbines.
Defense and Aerospace: Strong, high-performance electronic systems.

Tez Platforms (Mumbai, India)
A consumer services company by the Hiranandani Group, but there is no information about the group's operations.

Vision for Consumer-Centric Services
It appears that Tez Platforms provides an integrated experience for all consumer needs. More so, it's about digitalization, convenience, and sustainability in line with the bigger vision of the Hiranandani Group.

Technology-Driven Approach
In a nutshell, it seems that Tez Platforms has taken a tech-based model. In this case, it could incorporate digital apps, platforms, and AI-based tools to make services easier.

Multiple Services

There is not much that is known about Tez Platforms, but it is sure to cover many different industries such as:
Retail and E-Commerce: Improving shopping experiences with tailored recommendations.
Lifestyle Services: It will cater to travel, hospitality, and home services.
Digital Financial Services: Providing tools for payments, savings, and investments.

Conclusion
As the CEO of the Hiranandani Group, Darshan Hiranandani has transformed the vision of the company by taking it out of its real estate stronghold into diverse, high-growth industries. His dynamic leadership and forward-thinking strategies have not only fostered the Group's expansion but have also made significant contributions to India's infrastructure development and economic growth.

Niranjan Hiranandani Appoints Darshan as Successor in Real Estate Empire

Suraj Kumar — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:01:32 +0000

Real estate entrepreneur Niranjan Hiranandani has announced that his son, Darshan Hiranandani, will take over as the leader of the Hiranandani Group. The company's operations encompass residential, commercial, and warehousing project sectors. Darshan, who holds a dual degree in entrepreneurship and finance from the Rochester Institute of Technology, currently oversees the group's Dubai real estate ventures and its energy division, H-Energy. He is poised to assume the position of Group CEO.

During a press conference in Mumbai, Niranjan Hiranandani stated that he would remain actively involved with the company while appointing Darshan as his real estate successor. He will serve in the role of deputy until his exit. This announcement underscores the group's commitment to steady growth and continued presence in the industry.

Expansion into Data Centre Business
Through Yotta Infrastructure the Hiranandani Group initiates data centre operations as part of its diversification strategy. The new arm will construct and run big-scale hyper-density data centers for enterprise customers. Yotta Infrastructure plans to launch its first data centre facility at Panvel in Navi Mumbai during the current fiscal year end. Yotta Infrastructure plans to build another data centre facility in Chennai.

The country of India leads all nations in its data consumption while providing the world's lowest data prices per gigabyte. Yotta Infrastructure works to serve customers by delivering economic data storage solutions. At Yotta we strive to establish data storage infrastructure as the least expensive option per GB available globally. The Panvel site data center will start operations by December 2019 according to Darshan Hiranandani.

Sunil Gupta directs Yotta Infrastructure as both Managing Partner and CEO of the company through his experience establishing more than 15 hyper-scale data centers across India. The company operates data center parks that span neighborhoods adjacent to large international fiber landing points totaling 50 acres in extent. Each data park facility includes space for more than 60,000 server racks and a power capacity of 500 MW. Yotta Infrastructure intends to develop scalable co-location solutions and power offerings for leading tech corporations including Google, AWS, Microsoft, Alibaba, and Netflix.

Yotta will introduce hybrid multi-cloud services in addition to providing IT management solutions together with security features and connectivity options for diverse business fields which include banking, retail, media, manufacturing and emerging technologies SaaS, IoT, AI and big data.

Group’s Growth and Achievements
Group CEO Niranjan Hiranandani emphasized the company's continued expansion through his observation that the business completed equal levels of projects between the previous 25 years and its most recent five-year period. Through acquisitions the group obtained more than 1,800 acres of Indian land with plans to establish a data center presence from it.

Real estate major Hiranandani Group began operations in 1978 after Niranjan Hiranandani co-established the business alongside his brother Surendra Hiranandani. One of the most well-known accomplishments of Hiranandani Group is their conversion of an abandoned quarry in Mumbai to create the bustling residential neighborhood of Powai township. The commercial and retail assets from Powai purchased Brookfield Asset Management for $1 billion in 2016. The House of Hiranandani Group which now operates under Surendra's leadership keeps shared ownership over Powai assets with his brother Niranjan.

Future Prospects
The Hiranandani Group maintains positive outlooks toward forthcoming government data localization laws because they view them as promising industry growth. According to Niranjan Hiranandani, this upcoming data localization and protection laws will drive demand for data storage making Yotta Infrastructure into a major industrial player.

Under the direction of Darshan Hiranandani together with their entrance into data centres the Hiranandani Group now continues the successful expansion path through innovative leadership into different business sectors.

Darshan Hiranandani’s Vision for Cloud Computing and Its Impact on India’s Digital Future

Suraj Kumar — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:01:59 +0000

Darshan Hiranandani is a prominent Indian entrepreneur and the Managing Director of the Hiranandani Group, a leading real estate development firm with a reputation for innovative projects in urban development, infrastructure, and sustainability. Under his leadership, the Hiranandani Group has expanded its portfolio to include residential, commercial, and industrial developments, transforming skylines in cities across India.

In addition to his success in real estate, Darshan Hiranandani has made significant contributions in areas such as cloud computing, data centers, and green energy. He is particularly known for his role in establishing Yotta Infrastructure, a company focused on providing advanced cloud computing and data center solutions, playing a key part in India's growing digital infrastructure.

With a keen interest in fostering sustainability, Hiranandani has driven the adoption of eco-friendly and energy-efficient technologies within his projects, championing a future where infrastructure and environmental responsibility go hand-in-hand.

Darshan Hiranandani's multifaceted approach to business has made him a thought leader, and his work continues to have a lasting impact on India’s urbanization, technology landscape, and commitment to a greener future.

Vision for Cloud Computing Darshan Hiranandani's vision for cloud computing is centered around creating a robust and scalable digital infrastructure that can support the growing needs of businesses and consumers in India. As the co-founder of Yotta Infrastructure, he has been at the forefront of developing advanced data centers and cloud solutions that cater to both Indian and global tech companies.

Key Contributions to Cloud Computing

Advanced Data Centers: Under Darshan's leadership, Yotta Infrastructure has built some of the largest data centers in India, providing secure, efficient, and flexible data solutions. These data centers are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and are designed to meet the demands of today's fast-moving tech world.

Cloud Adoption: Darshan Hiranandani believes that cloud computing is not just a tool for storing data but a powerful platform for innovation and growth. By promoting cloud adoption among businesses, he is helping them leverage the full potential of their data, improve operational efficiency, and drive digital transformation.

Sustainability: Darshan's vision for cloud computing also includes a strong focus on sustainability. He is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of data centers by implementing energy-efficient practices and renewable energy sources.

Impact on India’s Digital Future Darshan Hiranandani's efforts in cloud computing are having a profound impact on India's digital future. By providing advanced infrastructure and promoting cloud adoption, he is helping businesses transition to a digital-first approach, which is essential for economic growth and competitiveness. His initiatives are also creating job opportunities and fostering innovation in various sectors, contributing to the overall development of the country.

Conclusion
Darshan Hiranandani's visionary leadership and innovative approach to cloud computing are shaping India's digital future. His commitment to building a robust digital infrastructure and promoting sustainable practices is setting a new standard for the industry. As he continues to lead the Hiranandani Group and Yotta Infrastructure, his impact on India's digital landscape is sure to grow even further.