
HARIKRISHNA PRABHU
COO, TECHNOBIND
Scaling in today’s hyper-competitive IT landscape demands more than just ambition; it requires resilience and precision. One of the challenges faced is talent attrition, which, much like in large enterprises, disrupts momentum and consistency. Coupled with this is the scarcity of skilled professionals, especially in emerging tech areas. Another key hurdle is navigating the crowded vendor landscape—choosing the right technologies to back and promote is becoming increasingly complex.
“Lastly, expanding geographic reach and deepening account coverage remain ongoing priorities, particularly as we look to strengthen our footprint beyond metros into Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets,” points out Harikrishna Prabhu, COO, Technobind. “As a value added distributor, we realize that overcoming these challenges requires a focused partner strategy, constant skill-building, and sharp market alignment.”
Technobind has heavily invested in automation and digital platforms to streamline both its internal processes and partner engagement. From CRM systems that help to manage pipeline visibility to partner portals that provide self-service capabilities for deal registration and quoting, Technobind is leveraging technology for scale. These tools have significantly improved turnaround time, reduced manual intervention, and enhanced partner satisfaction.
CLOUD-BASED VS SUBSCRIPTION-BASED MODEL
“At TechnoBind, we have been at the forefront of enabling the transition to cloud and subscription-based consumption models. Our hybrid distribution model is designed to support both traditional and new-age solutions, allowing partners to pivot based on customer demand. We have already made significant progress in integrating SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS offerings into our portfolio. Cloud-readiness requires enablement, commercial flexibility, and lifecycle management, all of which we’re proactively addressing,” explains Harikrishna Prabhu.
UPSKILLING & ENABLEMENT
Staying relevant in the current market demands more than surface-level knowledge, it requires deep technical proficiency. The Technobind team continuously needs upskilling in areas such as cybersecurity, multi-cloud orchestration, data governance, and AI/ML integration. Equally important is sales enablement, understanding solution selling rather than just product pitching.
“We are also focusing on customer success management (CSM) training as subscription models demand a lifecycle approach to revenue.
Upskilling is not a one-time exercise; it’s an ongoing investment we are committed to making,” sums up Harikrishna Prabhu.
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