Piyush Somani
Promoter, Managing Director and Chairman, ESDS Software Solution
ESDS is exploring cloud node & GPU node servers, modern storage, and networking equipment to expand and optimize its data centre infrastructure. The company’s efforts also include upgrading legacy systems and adopting next-generation technologies to drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and service reliability.
STRATEGIC BRAND OUTLOOK
India’s AI ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with over 240+ GenAI startups operating by 2024, according to NASSCOM, across areas like computer vision, natural language processing, and automation. As digital transformation accelerates, enterprises demand scalable, efficient, and secure cloud environments.
“At ESDS Software Solution Limited, our in-house R&D team, comprising over 103 members as of January 31, 2025, across service delivery to enhance operational efficiency and resilience,” cites Piyush Somani, Promoter, Managing Director and Chairman, ESDS Software Solution. “Aligned with these evolving needs, we offer an end-to-end AI-enabled platform consisting of cloud services, managed services, data centre infrastructure, and SaaS solutions.
Our platform includes Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offerings—divided into colocation, cloud computing managed services, and Software as a Service (SaaS)—enabling secure, cost-optimized, and scalable cloud adoption journeys. We cater to a diverse customer base, including BFSI, government institutions, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and large enterprises.”
ELEVATING THE BRAND NARRATIVE
With India’s internet user base expected to grow from 794.4 million in 2022 to 1.2 billion by 2029, as per nexdigm report, the demand for secure, scalable, and efficient digital infrastructure. The brand narrative of ESDS is rooted in delivering AI-enabled cloud, managed services, data center infrastructure, and SaaS solutions that are scalable, secure, and efficient. “We serve customers including BFSI, government, SMBs, and large enterprises. Our approach to brand amplification leverages integrated marketing across digital channels such as our website, industry publications, events, and direct engagement with key stakeholders. Our digital presence is supported by data-backed insights, aiming to ensure factual communication aligned with industry needs,” explains Piyush.
VISION FOR INDIA’S TECH GROWTH
According to the nexdigm report, today India’s data center market is projected to grow at a 19.7% CAGR reaching INR 240 billion by 2030. To address this growth, ESDS is exploring cloud node & GPU node servers, modern storage, and networking equipment to expand and optimize its data centre infrastructure. The company’s efforts also include upgrading legacy systems and adopting next-generation technologies to drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and service reliability.
On the AI/ML front, ESDS is building automation capabilities to streamline customer onboarding, self-provisioning, and vertical-specific cloud solutions, helping enterprises adapt faster to change. Its service areas also include agriculture, where its Famrut platform supports farmers in trying to improve yields and income, and cloud automation, where customers can independently configure services using self-service platforms. Through flexible, consumption-based service models, ESDS aims to offer customer control over their digital transformation journeys.
CONNECTING BRAND TO MARKET
With 40-45% of SMEs, as per a report, citing improved security compliance as primary reason for cloud adoption, the expectation for solution-driven personalization has increased. Having said this, ESDS has integrated AI and Machine learning features into its service platforms providing deep personalization combined with hyper adaptive solutions to its enterprise and government customers.
“Our primary focus is on B2B customers, especially those in regulated industries where we deliver industry-specific cloud & managed service solutions. Rather than relying on consumer data personalization, our approach emphasizes solution driven that aligns with compliance requirements. This meets the evolving enterprise needs for security, scalability and operational efficiency,” says Piyush.
FUTURE-FOCUSED INNOVATION
ESDS Software Solution Limited focuses on constant innovation by investing in AI/ML based initiatives.
“As of January 31, 2025, our research and development team included over 103 members who work on, inter alia, autonomous cloud platforms to enable vertical-specific AI capabilities in areas such as credit analytics (in financial services) or smart agriculture platform Famrut; liquid cooling Data Centre. Our research and development costs as a percentage of our revenue from operations were 2.63% for the six months ended September 30, 2024. We collaborate with technology partners across security, cloud computing, and Data Centre operations,” sums up Piyush.
