Manufacturing India’s Advanced Computing Hardware: Amrish Pipada, Founder & CEO of Mega Networks Pvt Ltd.
CXOToday has engaged in an exclusive interview with Amrish Pipada, Founder & CEO of Meganet
- Briefly discuss the evolution of Mega Networks Pvt Ltd over the past 2 decades and its presence in India.
Mega Networks Pvt Ltd, was formed in 1995. The decision to get into this business was driven by the passion for this field. Our company’s core competencies are workstations, servers, storage solutions like HPC (High Performance Computing), HFT (High Frequency Trading), HCI (Hyperconverged Infrastructure), PFS (Parallel File system), HPS (High Performance Storage), AI Servers, Immersion Technology & Internet of Things (IOT) which emphasises on client satisfaction, high performance, and innovation. Workstations account for 15%, storage for 15%, and servers for 65 -70% of the total business. As a leader in India’ hardware manufacturing industry, Mega Networks Pvt Ltd is expected to join the 1000 CR Club in the next three years, having recorded revenue of INR 280 CR in the current fiscal year. Currently there are 130 plus employees in the organization, however aligning with our expansion goals, we aim to grow our employee strength to around 300 – 400 across departments in the near future.
- Can you shed some light on your offerings and its implications on the future of manufacturing landscape in India.
Technological innovations in digital technology, such as HPC, HFT, HCI, PFS, HPS, AI, IOT & Immersion Technology, have created new avenues for growth and opportunities. Mega Networks Pvt Ltd offerings can broadly be discussed below:
- Servers: Mega Networks Pvt Ltd server range covers diverse computing needs, from Rack Mount Servers for data centers to GPU Servers for parallel computing in live streaming, gaming, machine learning, and AI. The innovative Twin Servers optimize processing density, minimizing costs and space requirements.
- Workstations: Mega Networks Pvt Ltd advanced workstations are optimized for high performance in intensive applications and heavy enterprise workloads. Flexible and scalable, these Rack Mount Workstations adapt seamlessly to diverse data center applications, including HCI, Media Delivery, Cloud, and Edge Computing.
- Storage: Mega Networks Pvt Ltd enables innovative storage solutions to address evolving data processing needs. By revaluating traditional storage resources, Mega Networks Pvt Ltd provides tailored products crafted for the dynamic nature of modern data processing. Offering a range of solutions, Mega Networks Pvt Ltd equips organizations to effectively manage and process data in an era of rapid technological advancements.
- What is Mega Networks Pvt Ltd India growth strategy and how do you think your company will contribute to a larger government initiative like Make in India?
Forged at the heart of India’s digital capability to serve the world, Mega Networks Pvt Ltd has been at the forefront to providing advanced and customizable infrastructure aligns, with the dynamic needs of businesses. Also, as a recipient of the IT Services PLI 2.0, Mega Networks Pvt Ltd looks beyond binary towards highly optimised industrial computing ecosystems.
Furthermore, at Mega Networks Pvt Ltd we support the government’s push for Make in India initiative and are a key technology partner for major government bodies in India, offering solutions tailored for data servers, workstations, and storage. The company has a strong presence in the government sector. Mega Networks Pvt Ltd is actively working on expanding its government business, aiming to increase its share from the current 20% to 35-40% within the next 1 to 3 years.
- Discuss the significance of Indian OEM in furthering the Digital India dream?
Local OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturers) play a pivotal role in furthering the Digital India dream. Mega Networks Pvt Ltd serve as key enablers of technology adoption and innovation across diverse sectors. OEMs are uniquely positioned to drive the digital transformation agenda by delivering high-quality, tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of businesses, government initiatives, and the general populace. OEMs have the expertise and capabilities to design and manufacture customized hardware solutions that cater to the specific requirements of Indian businesses and organizations. By offering tailored products such as servers, networking equipment, storage devices, and other infrastructure components, OEMs empower enterprises to build and scale their digital capabilities in alignment with the unique demands of the Indian market.
OEMs invest in continuous innovation and research to develop cutting-edge technologies that are instrumental in advancing Digital India goals. Whether it’s in areas of HPC, HFT, HCI, PFS, HPS, AI, IOT, OEMs contribute to the development of transformative solutions that pave the way for smart infrastructure, digital inclusion, and improved citizen services.
In conclusion, the significance of OEMs in furthering the Digital India dream cannot be overstated. Through their prowess in customization, quality, local manufacturing, technology accessibility, ecosystem enablement, data security, and innovation, OEMs form the backbone of the nation’s digital infrastructure.
- What is Mega Networks Pvt Ltd’s long-term vision for being ‘Made in India’ and how does it align with the broader tech industry ambitions in India?
Embracing and investing in digital technologies like HPC, HFT, HCI, PFS, HPS, AI, IOT & Immersion Technology is crucial for optimising business operations and efficiency. Mega Networks Pvt Ltd’s vision for being India’s leading manufacturer of highly optimized industrial computing ecosystems boosts the government’s momentum for Make in India initiative. Being a preferred technology partner for companies, Mega Networks Pvt Ltd offers agile and quality-first approach products and solution through intelligent engineering design.
Mega Networks Pvt Ltd government business constitutes around 20% of their overall business. We further aim to increase our government business to 35-40% within the next 1 to 3 years. Working closely with its customers, Mega Networks Pvt Ltd aims to enhance their productivity and drive the growth of India’s manufacturing sector, contributing to the country’s economic development. By nurturing skills, embracing advanced technologies, and leveraging its strengths, India has the potential to become a manufacturing superpower and shape the future of global manufacturing.
