Star Nite Awards Concludes with Resounding Success

The day-long event in India’s capital featured panel discussions, presentations, a keynote address, and an awards ceremony, drawing over 500 attendees from across the country.

The highly anticipated 23rd edition of VARINDIA Star Nite Awards stood as a distinguished platform to celebrate and honour the luminaries of the technology industry. Renowned for its grandeur and impact, this annual event convened top industry leaders, trailblazers, and key stakeholders from the tech ecosystem, spotlighting outstanding achievements and fostering a spirit of innovation.

The event was graced by a distinguished lineup of esteemed guests, including Mr. Sunil J. Singhi, Chairman of the National Traders Welfare Board, Government of India; Mr. Ajay Sawhney, Former Secretary of MeitY, Government of India; Mr. Devesh Kumar Rastogi, President of FAIITA; and Dr. Arindam Sarkar, Assistant Professor and Head of Computer Science and Electronics at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah.
Other notable attendees included Mr. Mathew Philip, Senior Director and Global Head of GSI Business at GoTo; Mr. Vivek Malhotra, Senior Director and General Manager of Channel Sales at Dell Technologies; Mr. Chandra Sankholkar, Director at Google Cloud; and Mr. Uday Macaden, Head of Enterprise Channel Sales at Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

The event also welcomed Mr. Sureshkumar Pansari, Vice Chairman and Whole-Time Director of Rashi Peripherals; Mr. Puneet Chadha, CMO of Redington Ltd.; Mr. Mandar Patil, Founding Member and SVP of Global Sales and Customer Success at Cyble Infosec; Mr. Saket Modi, Co-Founder and CEO of Safe Security; and Mr. Saivijay Appayya Khanagav, Channel Head for SMB at Lenovo ISG India, among many others.

In the keynote address from Mr. Sunil J Singhi, Chairman-National Traders Welfare Board, Govt. Of India he shared the hon’ble PM Modi’s vision for Digital India and its inception and the growth trajectory. He also emphasized on the role of social media across the sectors and urged the audience and industry veterans to join hands as India is not just an emerging market but land of opportunities for the technology sector.
The event also featured an array of impactful keynote addresses and presentations by leading organisations, including Redington, Microsoft (Windows 11), Samsung, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Dell Technologies, Google Cloud, GoTo, Micron Technology, Pure Storage, Versa Networks, SOTI, SonicWall, Veeam Software, Lenovo ISG India, Fortinet, SIFY, and Safe Security.

The event featured an engaging panel discussion on the topic, "Building Bridges: Fostering Partnerships for Strategic & Emerging Technologies." Moderated by Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Editor-in-Chief of VARINDIA, the panel brought together distinguished industry leaders to share their insights. The esteemed panelists included Mr. Vivek Gupta, President of Hitachi Systems India Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Aditya Narain Kakkar, Director of Intensity Global Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Amit Jain, Founder and CEO of Integrated Tec9labs Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Puneet Thakkar, CEO and MD of Shivaami Cloud Services Pvt. Ltd.; and Mr. Himanshu Chawla, Director, Co-Founder, and Technology Evangelist at IRIS Waves Pvt. Ltd.

This year, VARINDIA proudly presented the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Suresh Pansari, Vice Chairman and Whole-Time Director of Rashi Peripherals (RP Tech), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the industry. Additionally, the event celebrated the efforts of prominent IT channel associations from across the country, acknowledging their collaboration and collective dedication to addressing partner concerns and fostering a thriving business environment.

The event celebrated excellence by recognising approximately 100 VARs across 17 categories and OEMs in 40 categories. Most notably, the Star Nite Awards announced this year’s Channel Chiefs in the Indian IT Industry, selecting ten outstanding leaders, along with recognising eleven Chief Marketing Officers for their remarkable contributions.

The event witnessed the unveiling of the one of its kind "Channel Policy Handbook". The book provides insights into industry best practices for channel partnerships. It aims to strengthen collaboration between vendors and partners, driving growth and innovation in the IT ecosystem.

The VARINDIA Star Nite 2024 marked a significant milestone, highlighting the remarkable achievements of technology leaders and innovators. More than just a celebration of their accomplishments, the event served as a vibrant platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and cultivating meaningful collaborations among key stakeholders within the IT ecosystem.

In line with its enduring mission to bring together all facets of the IT industry under one roof, Kalinga Digital Media Pvt. Ltd. once again demonstrated its leadership by successfully orchestrating this flagship event. The Star Nite Awards not only celebrated excellence but also served as a platform to inspire innovation, strengthen partnerships, and chart the course for the future of technology.

With this remarkable accomplishment, Kalinga Digital Media has added yet another feather to its cap, reaffirming its commitment to recognising and empowering those who are driving technological advancements. The event promises to remain a cornerstone of recognition and motivation for the IT industry’s brightest minds and trailblazers in the years to come.