VARS MUST EVOLVE AS TRUSTED AI TRANSFORMATION PARTNERS IN 2026

DEBRAJ DAM
Co-Founder and Chief - VAD Venture, Supertron Electronics (SEPL)

We are fully prepared to deliver enterprise-scale AI solutions in 2026, having transitioned from traditional system integration to outcome-driven AI and data services. We have invested aggressively in upskilling across AI engineering, MLOps, cybersecurity, and cloud architecture, enabling us to design, deploy, and operationalise AI at scale. The primary challenges are not technology limitations but organisational readiness—specifically skills availability, data maturity, and governance frameworks. Security and compliance are no longer blockers; they are design principles embedded from day one.

We approach AI security with a zero-trust, security-by-design mindset across all deployments. Our solutions integrate robust identity controls, data lineage, encryption, and continuous monitoring to manage risk proactively. To counter emerging threats such as deepfakes, cyber fraud, data leakage, and model misuse, we combine AI-powered threat detection with strong human oversight, auditability, and accountability. Responsible AI is not optional; it is foundational to trust, regulatory confidence, and long-term enterprise adoption.

Cloud-native and hybrid architectures are central to our AI roadmap, balancing hyperscale cloud agility with regulatory control and data sovereignty. Our platform-agnostic strategy avoids vendor lock-in while enabling secure, scalable innovation across industries. This approach aligns closely with Digital India and IndiaAI, supporting digital public infrastructure, indigenous innovation, data localisation, and responsible AI adoption. In 2026, VARs must evolve into trusted AI transformation partners—and we have made that choice with clear accountability and measurable outcomes.