Rushikesh Jadhav, chief technology officer, ESDS
ESDS Software Solutions Limited has been consistently delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions amidst the ever-evolving digital technology landscape. In an interview with tele.net, Rushikesh Jadhav, chief technology officer, ESDS, discusses industry trends and the company’s focus areas…
What are the current trends shaping the digital communications industry?
The digital communications sector has recently witnessed several developments, such as the rapid proliferation of 5G, widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, emphasis on cybersecurity and integration of Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (MI) for enhanced data analytics.
The AI market is estimated to reach $826.7 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 28.46 per cent from 2024. The global spending on cybersecurity has increased since 2021, with projections indicating it will reach over $87 billion in 2024. Growth in remote work and digital transformation initiatives has accelerated the pace of cloud and edge computing adoption. ESDS has created a significant place in this realm through innovative solutions such as eNlight Cloud, which provides a secure and scalable infrastructure.
On the cybersecurity front, ESDS has developed tools for protecting sensitive data, such as WebVPN and Dark Web Monitoring. WebVPN is one of a kind and completely clientless. Users can use it as a privileged access management tool for secure shell, remote desktop protocol, etc. ESDS also promotes digital transformation through end-to-end data centre services.
How is the integration of AI and ML impacting the company’s strategies?
With these technologies, ESDS can enhance client satisfaction, optimise resource utilisation and deliver more creative, effective cloud solutions. Cybersecurity innovation is also driven by AI and ML. ESDS is working closely with its customers and partners to implement OpenSource and Commercial AI models to improve business key performance indicators.
What are some of the innovations in edge computing?
Real-time data processing, lower latency and improved security through localised data handling are some innovations in edge computing. Additional developments include more energy-efficient edge devices, seamless edge-to-cloud connectivity and integration of AI for intelligent edge analytics. Right from AI-enabled computing to network and storage, many platform services are being made available on the edge.
ESDS has embraced these advancements by providing edge computing solutions, enabling quicker and more secure data processing closer to the source. Real-time analytics and decision-making are critical for sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare and smart cities, and our solutions support these processes.
What are the key challenges associated with cloud technology? How are you addressing these?
The most critical security and implementation challenges are data breaches, compliance problems, ensuring data availability and integrity. To solve these, ESDS provides safe, legal cloud solutions with a 99.95 per cent uptime guarantee and extensive cybersecurity services such as WebVPN and Dark Web Monitoring. Additionally, we employ strong encryption and conduct regular security audits. ESDS’s proactive strategy reduces hazards and improves cloud security holistically.
What sustainable practices are being followed for data centre development, operations and management?
Sustainable data centre development practices include using advanced techniques such as liquid and free air cooling, energy-efficient hardware, and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. With the advent of more reliable hardware, the average temperatures of data centres have increased, thereby reducing carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. Using chillers with recycled water is another method of keeping our plants green. We prioritise reducing e-waste through recycling initiatives, applying AI for energy management and optimising server utilisation. Management strategies include implementing green building standards, increasing power usage effectiveness and participating in carbon offset programmes. ESDS’s green data centre initiatives include the use of solar energy, energy-efficient cooling systems and water conservation measures.
What are your future growth plans and focus areas?
ESDS aims to become an established Indian hyperscaler with a wide range of services and solutions. With our transparent, customer-focused cloud solutions designed specifically for the Indian market, we intend to surpass foreign communication service providers. To address concerns related to data security and ensure strong data sovereignty, we plan to introduce innovative cloud services and grow our data centre network.
