AI-ready, intelligent data infrastructure is driving enterprise cloud transformation in India

PREMALAKSHMI RAMAKRISHNAN
MD & AREA VP, INDIA AND SAARC, NETAPP

“At NetApp, we are aligning our cloud strategy with enterprises increasingly operating in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. In India, nearly 70–75% of organisations are in such setups, creating challenges around data fragmentation, cost, and complexity. Our focus is on delivering intelligent data infrastructure that enables seamless management of data across on-premises, private, and public clouds. Through deep integrations with hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, we ensure consistent performance, security, and accessibility across environments. Beyond traditional storage, we help enterprises make data AI-ready, actionable, and strategically valuable.

Our growth strategy is centred on ecosystem-led innovation and platform enhancements. Collaborations with hyperscalers, including Google Cloud, enhance NetApp Volumes to support enterprise-grade workloads with greater flexibility and simplicity. Unified data platforms eliminate silos, enable seamless data mobility, optimise costs, and scale efficiently. Partnerships with IT services firms such as TCS further strengthen our ability to deliver these capabilities reliably at scale.

NetApp accelerates digital transformation by simplifying data access and management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Solutions like Cloud Volumes ONTAP enable seamless integration, reduce latency, and support AI workloads effectively. Built-in data protection, ransomware resilience, and automated tiering ensure security, efficiency, and cost optimisation. By combining performance, security, and intelligent automation, we empower enterprises to focus on insights, drive innovation confidently, and maintain uninterrupted business operations across environments.”