Harshvardhan R Surve is the Founder Director and CEO, Ionic Info Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and an ISO-certified leader in Cloud and Cybersecurity services. With over two decades of experience across diverse industry verticals. He’s recognized for his ability to anticipate technology trends and his sharp business acumen. His leadership in the services industry has garnered recognition’s from top industry experts and institutions.
Beyond his professional achievements, Harshvardhan is a passionate adventure biker, often riding with a cause and has been instrumental in bringing technology into water conservation efforts in Maharashtra’s drought-stricken Vidarbha region. Recently, Harshvardhan spoke to Tech Achieve Media about the future of cloud market in India, and how he envisions the role played by Ionic Info Solutions in the dynamic market.
TAM: How do you see the cloud computing market evolving in India over the next five years, and what role do you foresee your company playing in this landscape?
Harshvardhan R Surve: The cloud computing market in India is set for significant growth over the next five years. with the cloud computing market expected to reach $13 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 20.1% from 2020 to 2025. In my opinion we will surpass these predictions by a good margin. And this is well reflected in the data center investments being made by leading Cloud Providers like Amazon and Microsoft. What we’re witnessing is an accelerated shift as businesses across various industries are increasingly embracing digital transformation and cloud computing.
The rollout of 5G, coupled with advancements in IoT, AI, and ML, will further accelerate cloud adoption across industries.
Given the dynamic changes in the cloud computing landscape and the growing emphasis on digital transformation, I believe Ionic is well-positioned to play a pivotal role in this evolving market. Our comprehensive suite of managed services, combined with our expertise in cloud and cybersecurity, makes us a valuable partner for businesses navigating these changes.
Our strategic partnerships with AWS, Fortinet, Microsoft, and Crayon are instrumental in our readiness for this evolving market scenario. These alliances enable us to deliver cutting-edge cloud solutions and robust cybersecurity measures, addressing the diverse needs of our clients with precision and agility.
Our expertise in managing and securing multi-cloud and hybrid environments has positioned us as a trusted partner for businesses looking to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies.
TAM: What sets your offerings apart in the Indian market?
Harshvardhan R Surve: At Ionic, we believe in delivering more than just services—we deliver value.
What sets us apart is our holistic approach to managed services that seamlessly integrates cloud solutions and cybersecurity. Our team of certified experts brings extensive expertise across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud, ensuring that we provide top-notch services tailored to our clients’ unique needs. Our team’s diverse industry experience allows us to bring cross-industry best practices to each project.
We excel in several key areas: ensuring smooth migrations with minimal downtime, consistently delivering high-quality services, optimizing cloud resources to significantly reduce operational costs, and designing robust architectures that enhance business resilience.
Traditional core industries like Manufacturing has been slow on Cloud/IOT adoption as they dont want to connect critical infrastructure to any external network. Now this where we shine with our Cloud and Cyber Security combination, reassuring them to explore the benefits of cloud wherein we deploy top-notch security solutions to safeguard our clients’ data and infrastructure.
Combining cloud and cybersecurity services gives us a unique edge. We offer a secure and scalable environment for our clients, ensuring their data is protected while they reap the benefits of cloud technology.
TAM: How are you integrating emerging technologies such as AI, ML, and IoT into your services to provide additional value to clients?
Harshvardhan R Surve: Mukesh Ambani (Chairman, Reliance Industries)(Reliance Annual General Meeting, 2019): “Data is the new oil. Cloud computing and AI will be the drivers of India’s economic growth in the 21st century.”
While many industries are still exploring the full potential of AI and ML beyond chatbots and automation, we’re proactively integrating these technologies into our services to deliver real value.
Organizations know about AI/ML, they want to incorporate it in their product or process – but either lack use cases or are not able to get meaning interpretation out of it or unlock the full potential .
AI Transformation Accelerator
- Identify Viable Solutions: We work with you to pinpoint business problems solvable using machine learning and data-driven solutions.
- Quantify Value: We help you establish improvement metrics and identify frameworks to measure the return on investment (ROI) of potential AI solutions.
- Explore Possibilities: We define a solution space that considers internal and external data sources, model classes, and offline and online technology options.
- Chart Your Course: We create a clear roadmap for implementing AI solutions within your organization.
Data Engineering
Also organizations host a lot of Data that’s lying scattered/unstructured. We added Data engineering to our offerings sometime back. Overall We are helping clients make their data meaningful and usable.
Management and Monitoring – wherein our expert team ensures that our Customers AI/ML deployment delivers the desired accurate and usable results. This involves realtime optimization and retraining models to handle new data. Our team excels in this
For IoT, we focus on security – ensuring that these devices are securely integrated into our clients’ cloud environments, safeguarding against vulnerabilities while enabling smarter operations.
TAM: How do you customize your cloud solutions to meet the diverse needs of Indian enterprises across different sectors?
Harshvardhan R Surve: Customization is at the heart of what we do at Ionic. We recognize that each industry has its own unique challenges and requirements, and we tailor our solutions accordingly.
For instance, in highly regulated sectors like BFSI, we focus on ensuring compliance with data security regulations while providing scalable and secure cloud solutions.
In manufacturing, where there’s often a hesitance to adopt cloud due to concerns about operational disruptions, we emphasize the resilience and reliability of our solutions, ensuring minimal downtime and secure operations.
Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of our client’s business objectives, which allows us to design and implement cloud solutions that align with their specific goals. Whether it’s cost reduction, enhanced security, or improved operational efficiency, we work closely with our clients to deliver solutions that meet their needs and exceed their expectations.
Andy Jassy (Former CEO of AWS, now CEO of Amazon – AWS re Keynote, 2020.): “The cloud isn’t just another technology platform. It’s the platform for innovation, and it’s going to transform business in every industry.”
TAM: What are the biggest challenges you face and how are you addressing them to ensure sustainable growth?
Harshvardhan R Surve: One of the significant challenges we face is staying ahead of the rapidly evolving technological landscape. To address this, we invest heavily in continuous learning and upskilling our team. Our partnerships with AWS, Fortinet, Microsoft, and Crayon are crucial here, providing us with access to the latest technologies and best practices.
Another challenge is ensuring the security and resilience of our clients’ infrastructure. With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, our robust cybersecurity measures and proactive monitoring, powered by Fortinet’s AI-based solutions, are essential. We leverage Fortinet’s advanced security solutions to provide comprehensive protection for our clients’ digital assets.
Lastly, managing cost efficiency while delivering high-quality services is a balancing act. By optimizing our operations and leveraging scalable cloud solutions, we ensure that we provide cost-effective services without compromising on quality.
TAM: Can you elaborate on your partnership with Crayon and how they enhance your service offerings?
Harshvardhan R Surve: With Crayon it’s more than a partnership. At Ionic as I said we have strategic partners who create value to our customers and that has been a thought process from day one. Our relationship with Crayon goes beyond this and it’s been the cornerstone of our service excellence.Crayon hugely complements our capabilities and provides us with access to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and resources. This partnership enables us to provide a wider range of services across multiple platforms and technologies.
For example, if a client requires migrating ML workloads and we are short on the expertise, Crayon steps in to bridge that gap, ensuring seamless service delivery. Every project is different with diverse req of resources. This collaboration allows us to deliver innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients.
On a lighter note, we like to think of Crayon as our superhero sidekick, always ready to jump in and save the day when we need that extra boost!
TAM: What are your future plans, and your vision to cater to specific industries such as healthcare, finance, or manufacturing in India?
Harshvardhan R Surve: Looking ahead, we plan to continue expanding our services and enhancing our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our clients. One of our key initiatives is implementing a NOC-SOC for our customers, providing comprehensive monitoring and security operations that ensure their infrastructure is resilient and secure.
In industries like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, our focus will be on delivering customized solutions that address their unique challenges. For example, in healthcare, we aim to enhance data accessibility and security, ensuring patient data is protected and easily accessible to authorized personnel. In finance, we will continue to prioritize security and compliance, helping institutions navigate regulatory requirements while leveraging the benefits of cloud technology. In manufacturing, we will focus on enabling digital transformation through IoT and AI, optimizing operations, and driving efficiency.
Our vision is to be the go-to partner for businesses across these sectors, providing them with the tools and expertise they need to thrive in a digital-first world. Our team of certified experts, combined with our strategic partnerships with AWS, Fortinet, and Crayon, ensures that we deliver high-quality, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
