India’s Largest AI & Analytics Platform 3AI Unveils SPHERE: An Integrated Marketplace for GCCs
3AI, India’s largest platform and marketplace for AI and analytics leaders and professionals, is launching GCC Sphere, an integrated marketplace & hub created exclusively for the GCC segment to augment ecosystem outreach and attain premier thought leadership. Global Capability Centers, or GCCs, are integral units of multinational corporations that provide cutting- edge technology, operations, Analytics & AI work for the enterprises. 3AI GCC Sphere aims to work as an Integrated Marketplace for (GCCs) to cater to their consulting, services, solutions, talent, L&D, academia, workplace & allied requirements.
Key Features
With deep association amongst 412+ GCCs through MDs, Country Heads, Data, Analytics, AI & Technology Heads; GCC SPHERE, A first-of-its kind initiative by 3AI aims to redefine the GCC landscape with one stop shop fulfillment of requirements for GCCs by sharing aggregated viewpoints in Data, AI & Analytics segments. The marketplace will spur innovation and transformation through curated and nuanced data, AI, analytics solutions services, and offerings aggregated by SPHERE partners. In addition, GCC Sphere will enable building and improving data, AI, and analytics best practices. This includes building Gen AI Center of Excellence (CoE), Data to Decisions Maturity Road mapping, and AI governance frameworks. GCC SPHERE will showcase itself as a one-stop marketplace with an array of select yet proven partners from the 3AI ecosystem for GCCs. 3AI will onboard select & proven partners across consulting, services, solutions, talent, L&D, academia, workplace & allied areas and will suggest and recommend GCCs the credible partners to build and scale on their respective GCC journey.
Sameer Dhanrajani, CEO, 3AI, says of the new offering, “GCCs in India are growing at a rapid rate from where they started 15 years back to now, and are expected to be pivotal in shaping up India’s growth trajectory. GCC SPHERE aims to stay ahead of the curve and be able to serve the wholesome requirements of GCCs. I look forward to seeing the growth of both GCCs and GCC SPHERE, and how this one-of-a-kind integrated marketplace can contribute to the growth of GCCs & wider ecosystem.”
The recent Economic Survey 2024 mentions the stratospheric growth trajectory for Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India. According to the survey, GCCs have skyrocketed in number from 760 in 2012 to over 1,600 by 2023, with expectations to reach 2,100 by 2027.
GCCs are also projected to boost India’s economy, with an estimated contribution of 3.5% to the nation’s GDP by 2030. This translates to a revenue forecast of approximately USD 121 billion. The sector’s expansion has also led to employment growth, with GCCs employing over 16.6 lakh individuals in FY23.
About Sameer Dhanrajani – CEO, AIQRATE & 3AI –
Sameer is a globally recognized AI advisor, business & venture builder, thought leader & influencer known for his deep knowledge, strategic consultation & transformational approaches in the AI & Analytics space. Over the previous 25 years, Sameer has consulted with several Fortune 500 global enterprises, Indian corporations, GCCs, startups, VC/PE firms, Pure play analytics firms, Tech, BPM, & Consulting providers in driving AI-led strategic transformation and innovation strategies. He has rich and proven experience in building and scaling AI businesses and practices, creating differentiated AI & Analytics capabilities and growth segments, securing significant AI & Analytics deals, curating strategic roadmaps for CXO transformations, inorganic growth through M&A and partnerships and creating considerable client impact.
Sameer has experience building and scaling businesses for Fractal, Cognizant, Fidelity & Genpact. Sameer is a well-recognized author, blogger, and five-time TEDx speaker and manages the largest ecosystem of AI leaders & professionals with 1100+ Leaders & 38000+ members at 3AI.
About 3AI
3AI is India’s largest platform and marketplace for AI & Analytics leaders & professionals with 1100+ by-invite, top-of-line AI & Analytics thought leaders representing 910+ organizations alongside 38000+ active & growing members from 32 countries. 3AI is a sought-after partner with corporates, GCCs, academic institutions, and startups for showcasing best-in-class thought leadership, accentuating branding & visibility, enhancing talent advocacy and professional development. Over the previous four years, 3AI have conceptualized and executed 850+ pathbreaking & pioneering events, summits, conferences, and speaking interventions with innovative formats, &session tracks to bring out the next-in-class themes & topics in AI & Analytics arena. With deeply entrenched association with 410+ GCCs, 3AI have assiduously strived to fill up the much-needed void in bringing cutting-edge AI & Analytics capabilities and solutions work in GCCs at the forefront. 3AI also has a whopping outreach with 16000+ CXOs & decision makers and talent outreach with 125+ academic institutions covering 0.4 million students. 3AI events & programs have been attended by 4.3 million participants grossing 18.3 million impressions across social channels.
